Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms, from just before to weeks afterward. But getting a generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended ...

You’ll have to pay $50 to $150 for the kit, plus $400 to $800 for labor, which is significantly less than you’d pay for a transfer switch. Technically, you can connect a generator to your circuit ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not ...

Heath installs a generator transfer switch; Mark fixes a faulty brick lintel repair. Heath Eastman assists a homeowner who wants to hook up a generator to their home by installing a transfer switch to ...

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 ...