The systems that keep your home running

Guides to the core systems of a house: wells and septic, water softeners and filters, generators and backup power, basements and foundations, wood heat and garages.

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Backup Power

Manual Transfer Switch vs Interlock Kit: Which Fits Your Panel?

Compare a manual transfer switch and a generator interlock kit on circuits, cost, safety and permits, so you know what to ask an electrician.

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Backup Power

How to Size a Generator for Your Home Before Winter Outages

Add up running and starting watts, pick the right generator size, and set it up safely with CO and backfeed precautions before the next outage.