With extreme weather comes more power outages. Stay prepared with these portable generators recommended by the experts.

These models juice up your refrigerator, air conditioner, and other essentials during an emergency—no matter what.

A portable generator can help power what you need during an outage, but only if the generator fires up when you need it.

To make sure your portable generator is always ready to run in an emergency, follow Consumer Reports' expert advice.

For gas generators: Use ethanol-free gas treated with fuel stabilizer, and keep the tank full when not in use. Also, keep a ...