676K views · 5.4K reactions | Master Electrician Heath Eastman explains a few different methods for wiring a portable generator to a house: | This Old House | Facebook

If the power goes out and you need to hook up the house to a backup generator, you'll need an outdoor-rated extension cord so the generator can safely run while sitting outside. Never operate a generator indoors, not even in the garage or basement. It can pose a serious carbon monoxide risk ⚠️ | Mike Holmes Jr.