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Best Whole Home Generators for Memphis Homes

Written by AdVenturesEditor on August 4, 2026. Posted in Uncategorized.

If you’ve decided you want backup power for your Memphis home, the next question is usually the harder one, which generator, and what size? A generator that’s too small won’t carry your whole house through a real outage. One that’s oversized means paying for capacity you’ll never use.

As a Generac dealer and technician, Upchurch Builders installs and services the full Generac home standby lineup across the Memphis area, and we have a straightforward breakdown of what’s available, how sizing works, and which generator tends to fit which kinds of homes. When in doubt, call Upchurch Builders!

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Outgrown Your Memphis Home? When Building New Makes More Sense Than Adding On

Written by AdVenturesEditor on August 3, 2026. Posted in Uncategorized.

Is it time to build a new home, or just add onto the one you’ve got? If your kids are sharing rooms that should be separate, you’ve got a home office that never actually had a home, or most of your holiday guests end up standing, you’ve probably been asking this question for a while. When homeowners run out of space, an addition can feel like the “easy” way out. But not every homeowner in that situation is actually fit for an addition. Some are, but for a lot of Memphis-area families, building new tends to be the better match. Here’s how to tell which kind of homeowner you are.

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How to Prepare for Power Outages in the Mid-South

Written by AdVenturesEditor on July 6, 2026. Posted in Uncategorized.

Power outages in the Mid-South are an inconvenience to say the least. But in the Memphis area, it’s basically certain that you’ll experience one before the end of summer. Thunderstorms roll through the county with little warning, knocking down lines and taking out power for thousands of homes at a time. Even winter ice storms can leave neighborhoods dark for days.

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Is a Generac Generator Worth It?

Written by AdVenturesEditor on June 29, 2026. Posted in Uncategorized.

Power outages in the Mid-South aren’t rare events, especially in Memphis. Summer thunderstorms knock out powerlines across Shelby County, winter storms leave neighborhoods dark, and old grid infrastructure means that the next power outage is only a matter of time. For homeowners in Memphis and the surrounding communities, the question isn’t really if the power will go out, it’s when, and what you do about it.