Here in Kansas summer is in full swing! The sun is shining,everyone is at the pool, the lake or at home starting those summer projects. For the interest of todays discussion, we will be talking mainly to the later.

As a continuation of our previous article covering pool clearances,this will be much the same as far as garages and car ports areconcerned. So, if you haven’t already, go ahead and check thatout as it will give you the basic groundwork we will be using inthis edition.

With many options, configurations and brands on the market - picking the right generator for your home is not an easy task. Here some of the biggest decision making factors you should review before you buy.

With many options, configurations and brands on the market - picking the right generator for your home is not an easy task. Here some of the biggest decision making factors you should review before you buy.

Now that we have decided on a brand, and had our unit properly sized to suit our needs, it’s time to move on to installation.

When it comes to stand by power, the whole house automatic generator still reigns king. When it comes to safety, reliability, ease of use, durability, maintenance, noise levels and efficiency, there just isn’t any competition out there. It just comes with a hefty price tag.

With the typical whole house automatic stand by landing somewhere in the $10,000 to $20,000 range, the portable option starts looking a lot better to some folks.

Being in the Midwest means inclement weather. Spring brings thunderstorms, Winter brings ice and snow - and tornadoes are always a possibility year round. If you live in Kansas you might want to think about alternative power options like wind and hydro to keep your lights on in the event of power loss.