Generators are expensive. But is spending even more on an inverter model a better investment?

The answer is maybe. Here's how to find out if your power needs make it worth it.
Consumer Reports

Can a pint-sized power inverter replace a generator?

Looking for some low-cost power backup? Even without a once-in-a-century event like Superstorm Sandy, every major storm results in blackouts and, for many of us, fresh memories of spoiled food, a ...