Hello folks and welcome to ToughAssTools.com! Today we will be taking a look at what it takes to run your air conditioner during a power loss event. To me, losing power during the summer is the worst. At least in the winter months you can start a fire. You can put your frozen food outside in the snow. You’re not uncomfortable and food isn’t going to waste. However, in the summer it is a completely different story. I live a hundred... more»

Generators can be a life saver in extreme situations. I live outside of the Kansas City area and am right in the middle of Tornado Alley. That means every April, May, and June we get severe thunderstorms. I’ve only seen a few tornadoes in my forty years but what I have seen is countless power loss after a severe storm passes through. To top it all off we get blizzards and ice storms in the winter here as well. In some cases these power... more»

Losing your power unexpectedly is never something fun to go through. This holds true even more if you are in the middle of a natural disaster like a hurricane, severe storm, or blizzard. When this event does occur many folks are left wondering if a portable generator will be the answer to all of their problems. Will the portable generator get them up and running? Or, will there be appliances/items in the home that will not be able to be powered... more»

We all know the pain of power outage, especially if it occurs in winter. The extreme weather changes and snow and ice accumulations create perfect conditions for a blackout. Luckily, you can avoid all the hassle if you have a generator on standby to warm and light your home until regular power supply resumes.  However, your generator may have trouble revving up in the extreme weather. As such, you’ll need to make sure that your generator... more»

Have you ever had the opportunity to purchase a product that, despite being entertaining, appears to be a little useless and then over time or after a particular incident you regret not buying? I bet you do, and I take the liberty of telling you that generators are that kind of product. Well, they are instrumental and efficient to be considered both the solution to complicated situations and some extra comfort on a camping vacation. That’s... more»

There are different types of products that you don’t care about until you need them. The generators are that kind of product because they are instrumental and efficient to be considered both the solution to complicated situations and some extra comfort a camping vacation. Although getting a generator seems to be a simple task and perhaps many of your acquaintances have one, you should know that appearance is deceptive (especially if they... more»

A generator is the type of product you don’t usually think about until you need it with some urgency. It doesn’t matter if you need it to adequately supply the lack of electricity due to snowfall (or hurricane) or if you want to go camping without leaving aside some comforts. This type of product can be beneficial to you because it can meet your exact needs in terms of power. As stated above, you should know that there are a large... more»

A generator is one of those tools that you never really think about until you need it. It could be that your power has gone out during a blizzard. Perhaps the power went down during a hurricane. Or, it could be something less harmful such as a simple camping trip. Whatever your reason is for using a generator they can provide you with much needed power and they can be a great tool to add to your collection. If you are in the market for a... more»

Having a portable generator on hand during a serve storm, blizzard, or hurricane is great for peace of mind. If sometime during this storm your power goes out you can rest assured knowing that you have a backup source of power just waiting to be hooked up. But, the question is, are portable generators dangerous? Or, are they safe to use? The answer to this question is rather simple. Yes, they are VERY dangerous if not setup and ran correctly.... more»

Having a generator is a nicety for some and an absolute necessity for others. It all depends on where you live and what you can expect from your winters or from your severe weather season. Where I grew up, in rural Michigan, the possibility of a power loss during a winter storm was real and could happen often throughout those winter months. You either had to tough it out and throw some wood in the fireplace, or you pulled out your generator and... more»

I am still at the age where I am gathering tools. While I’m in my thirties I still haven’t accumulated enough of those lifelong tools. You know what I mean. The ones that last and last, not those cheap ones you buy for a quarter of the price and that break after only a few uses. I prefer quality, I prefer tools that last. It took me quite a few years to realize that cheaper isn’t always better. That is what we do here at... more»

Portable or Standby generators can be a fantastic tool to have on hand at your disposal, especially during a severe storm. Over here in Kansas City our severe weather season starts up around March and extends all the way to early June. While some of these storms are tornado producing most of the time we just get strong winds, rain, and hail. Occasionally during these storms the power will go out. (Sometimes due to the high winds damaging the... more»