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No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not experience frequent power outages, but many rural and suburban communities know all too well how it feels to be left ...

Generators come in handy during a power outage, but you can't just plug any device you like into the machine without taking ...

Your home generator can power plenty of devices, but there are some items you should keep unplugged to avoid damage, overloads, or tripping the system.

1. Find out which appliances they want to run and the wattage they need. Most generators can power between 2,500 and 5,000 watts — enough for your refrigerator and maybe a few lights but not your ...