I finally purchased my generator for my house. I got something that would run the essentials (a handful of lights, refrigerator, tv, internet, boiler). I took it for a testdrive this weekend. Worked great and only burns 5 gallons a day! Between my cars i'll get plenty of power. Watch how the next time I need a generator is 10 years from now! Go on Sandy...I am ready for your ugly sisters!
My short term plan is to simply use extension cords. Long term, is to take 220 line into house and put in a transfer box in. If I want to go all out, I'll convert the carburetor to natural gas.