I really dislike the complexity of the automatic transfer solutions and I especially dislike the concept of preferred breakers or sub panels for generator use,

I really dislike the complexity of the automatic transfer solutions and I especially dislike the concept of preferred breakers or sub panels for generator use, etc. Instead, just buy the $30 metal lockout tab for your panel and wire your generator right into the main panel and be done with it. So. Much. Simpler. Power goes out, you flip the lockout over and manually start the generator. Worried about loads ? Fine - while the panel is open, flip off your dryer 30a and … ? In reality, load is not an issue - a generator with 100amp breaker will power your entire house. (I even tried to break it - ran dryer, 20amp microwave, toaster and kicked on a water pump … no issue)