How Do You Connect a Backup Power Generator to Your Home?

A backup power generator provides much-needed electricity during a power outage. It can be a lifesaver for those living in areas prone to extreme weather or blackouts.  A generator ensures that essential appliances such as...

Inverter Generator vs. Traditional Generator – Which Is the Best Choice for You?

Inverter and traditional fossil fuel generators are both popular options for providing portable power. However, essential differences may make one a better choice for you than the other.  Inverter generators are a newer, more advanced...

How Long Can a Dual Fuel Generator Run on Propane?

A dual-fuel generator can be a lifesaver in power outages, especially if you use propane.  Many propane generators will kick in automatically to supply backup power to your electronics, appliances, or even your entire home,...

How to Set Up a Solar Backup Generator: A Step-by-Step Guide

Traditional fossil-fueled home backup generators provide a convenient tool for keeping the lights on and the appliances running when you lose power. Unfortunately, they also tend to be extremely loud, produce potentially deadly carbon...

How Long Can a Battery-Powered Solar Generator Last?

A battery-powered solar generator can supply electricity off-grid and during a power outage.  Some can even run an entire house.  If you purchase a portable power station with solar charging capabilities, you have numerous options to...

What’s Better for Backup Power? Solar or Gas Generators?

If your area loses power, a backup generator can be a lifesaver. But with so many options on the market, it can be difficult to know which is better: a solar generator or a...

When Lightning Strikes: Home Safety Preparation for Electrical Storms

A typical Canadian home averages 50+ electrical outlets that power everything from your toothbrush to thousands of dollars worth of technology. Each of those outlets is a potential source of danger to your home...

How to Be Prepared for a Winter Blackout

During winter, blackouts tend to come during the worst storms. Often, this is due to stress on the local electric grid: more people stay home, run more appliances, and use more electricity to run...

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