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Homeowner eyes deck corner for propane generator, but exhaust is the real risk

Portable generators are often treated like plug-and-play tools during storms, but where you place them can make a big ...
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Fire officials warn about back-feeding as Ohio homeowners race to buy generators

"The highest risk with that is obviously death or becoming severely ill." ...
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Texas homeowner worried about hazards of neighbor's standby generator near property line

"I worry about fumes and the exhaust heat, also potentially what I am able to now put in this area." ...
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Homeowner says standby generator hit 93 decibels, raising red flags about side yard placement

"If it's 90db then you've got the world's worst exhaust leak." ...