Folks here on the East Coast and on the Gulf Coast are gearing up for hurricane season. One cheap way to provide back up power is to simply purchase an inverter which can be attached to your car battery to provide electricity for your fridge or other appliances. It also take up less room than a generator. What means of back up power do you have?
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