What is the best way to power appliances during a long term power outage?

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Generator. But, buy one in the “off-season” to get a better deal and buy one that is big enough to cover essentials in your home. The good people at Lowes will assist you and generally, they are the cheapest in town. Compare their price to WalMarts.

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