There’s also a less expensive alternative to a transfer switch, called an interlock device. The idea is similar: When the power goes out, you plug your generator into the same outdoor outlet. But ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not experience frequent power ...

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 ...