Two observations
1. Up north we used a portable generator to power most of house during power outages (wouldn't handle air conditioning but gas furnace OK). Building code made automatic natural gas backup generator impossible. Installed a manual transfer switch so just plugged generator into side of house when needed - no extension cords. Used propane generator so no gasoline storage problems.
2. Upon moving to The Villages, we installed an automatic natural gas backup generator, which is what I always wanted up north. Dumb purchase. Realized since then that it's very unlikely that we will ever lose power in this part of The Villages. I also always wanted a home elevator but one story house . . .
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