Power When the Grid Fails: a Homeowner’s Guide to Safely Connecting a Gas Generator to Your Home

Power When the Grid Fails is a clear, practical guide for homeowners who want reliable backup power without risking their safety—or their home. Whether you’re preparing for storms, blackouts, or rural outages, this book walks you step by step through choosing, sizing, and safely connecting a gas-powered generator to your home.Written in plain language, this guide explains how generators work, how to avoid deadly mistakes like backfeeding and carbon monoxide exposure, and the safest legal methods to power essential circuits. You’ll learn the differences between extension cords, transfer switches, and interlock kits, how to manage electrical loads, and how to maximize runtime during long outages.Inside you’ll discover:How to correctly size a generator for your real household needsSafe, code-compliant ways to connect a generator to your homeHow to avoid common and dangerous generator mistakesLoad management strategies to prevent overloadsFuel options, runtime planning, and outage checklistsWhen to DIY—and when to call a licensed electricianDesigned for everyday homeowners, not electricians, this guide helps you stay powered, prepared, and protected when the grid goes down.