But getting a portable generator up and running in a hurry often means ... and more to the point, hire an electrician to install a transfer switch—a device that allows you to use your generator to ...

If you live in an area where power outages are common, then you know the frustration of being suddenly plunged into darkness. And loss of lighting isn't the only inconvenience. Going without ...

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Plus an alternative that could save you hundreds of dollars By Paul Hope, Allen St. John Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms. But getting a portable generator up and running ...