Power Outage Survival on a Budget: 7 Things to Buy Before You Need a Generator
Seven practical things to get before you spend generator money—starting with supplies you probably already own. Lessons from four days without power in Texas.
Practical, budget-conscious guidance about power outages.
Illustrative example of unsafe generator placement next to a garage. Do not copy this setup. CPSC recommends operating portable generators outdoors at least 20 feet from buildings, with exhaust away from doors, windows, and vents.
4 Days Without Power: Why I’ll Never Be Without a Generator Again
Important: Do not copy this illustrated placement. A portable generator belongs outside, at least 20 feet from buildings, with the exhaust directed away from windows, doors and vents. Never run…