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»

Regardless of what tool you are dealing with the chances are that it requires maintenance to keep it working correctly and at one-hundred percent efficiency. It could be something as simple as a knife that needs to be sharpened or it could be a fifty-two inch deck zero turn mower. Whatever the tool is maintenance is a necessity and generators are no different in this matter. One of the most important reasons to perform maintenance on your... more»

Portable generators are one of those tools you never think about until you realize that you need one. So often you see on the news people running to all of the big box stores trying to find a generator before the hurricane or big blizzard arrives. Instead of making an impulse buy decision don’t you think it would be smarter to purchase a tool like this with a clear mind and while not under a time crunch? I think so. Over the past few weeks... more»

Generators rather they be portable or standby are a great tool to have at your disposal. Rather you are on a camping trip and needing some power for your flood lights, or if you stuck at home during a blizzard and your power goes out. Whatever the situation is generators are there and are able to provide you that power when it is most needed. Over the past few weeks we here at ToughAssTools have dedicated article after article to generators. Our... more»

Over the past few weeks here at ToughAssTools we have been focusing on portable and standby generators for home and commercial use. That’s how we work around here. We find a specific type of tool and then read, learn, and write everything we can about it. Today, with generators, we are going to focus on what’s known as Starting Watts and Running Watts. If you already own a generator or are familiar with the term already then this... more»

Portable generators can be a lifesaver especially for those times when you suffer power loss during extreme weather. It could be a sweltering summer day in Kansas where the temperatures are over one-hundred degrees or it could be bone-chilling cold and snowy in northern Michigan. Whatever the reason for your power going out having a portable generator will allow you to get your lights and appliances back on. The question though is a manual... more»

As winter approaches many folks begin prepping their homes for the oncoming cold and snow. This could be cleaning the gutters, caulking any drafty areas, and making the home as efficient as possible. Another step in preparing for winter that a lot of folks don’t consider is having a generator on hand in the event of a power loss. Generators can be a lifesaver especially in those cold winter days when the power goes out and your furnace... more»

Portable generators can be a lifesaver in a dire situation or they can provide you some much needed power during a camping trip. Whatever your reason is for using them you may notice that a lot of these units come with wheels. Now, this may not be something you really think about when purchasing a generator, but depending on the wattage size of the generator having wheels can make a huge difference. Remember, these units are meant to be... more»

A lot of you may not know this but when it comes to generators there are two different and distinct types. Most of you may already be familiar with the standard portable generator. These are the units that you see at campsites, RVers using, or sitting in your neighbor’s driveway during a power outage. These are the most common generators. They provide a mobile alternative power source for a relatively cheap price. (Depending on the model... more»