Heat & Energy
Storing Gas Canisters in Your Apartment: Rules and Limits
How many gas canisters can you store in your apartment, why the basement is off limits, and how to safely store denatured alcohol and kerosene.
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Heat & Energy
Stay warm during a heating outage: warm rooms, layered clothing, sleeping bags, firewood, and avoiding carbon monoxide hazards.
Heat & Energy
Tea Light Heaters & Co.: Which Emergency Heating Tips Are Dangerous
Tea light heater, grill indoors, or camping stove as a heat source: Many emergency heating tips sound practical, but they are risky. A myth check.
Heat & Energy
Firewood: How to Gather, Store, and Season It
Good firewood is dry, split, and obtained legally. Here's how to build a wood supply that burns clean instead of smoking when it matters most.
Heat & Energy
Sleeping Bag Ratings Explained: Comfort, Limit, Extreme
Three temperatures on the label, and only one of them works as a buying guide. Here's how to read sleeping bag ratings correctly and choose the right model.
Heat & Energy
Carbon Monoxide: The Invisible Danger of Emergency Heating
Carbon monoxide is odorless, invisible, and can be deadly. Here's what you need to know about CO before you heat, cook, or start a generator during an emergency.
Heat & Energy
The Layering Principle: How to Dress for Cold Weather
It's not the thickest jacket that keeps you warm, but the right system. Here's how the three-layer system works, outdoors and in a cold home.
Heat & Energy
How to Keep Your Home Warm When the Heating Fails
Heating out and freezing temperatures outside? With a warm room, smart ventilation, and the right textiles, your home stays livable for surprisingly long, with no risky emergency heaters.