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What to do before you start a generator so you don’t trip breakers instantly

When the lights go out, a portable generator can feel like a lifeline, but if you rush the startup, you can end up staring at ...
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How to run a fridge and a heater safely during an outage without guessing your load

When the lights go out in winter, you are not thinking in abstract kilowatts, you are thinking about food spoiling and rooms turning cold. Running a fridge and a heater from backup power is absolutely ...