There are thousands of online searches each month for “battery operated heaters” and “battery powered heaters”. The Good News? Small individual battery powered heaters for jackets, blankets, gloves, boots and 500BTU 12v car battery heaters do exist. There are some other options available you might not know about. As an example you can buy safe…
It’s winter, and you always *planned* to get supplies if the power went out. Now it’s below zero and the power just failed. What do you do for emergency heat during a power outage? This post contains ideas for winter storm survival while sheltering in your home, but many of the ideas could be adapted…
For those looking to reduce your heating bill without a big investment, we’ve put together a list of 25 cheap ways to keep your home warm in winter. Some of these options reduce heat loss, others add heat to the home or keep the heat where you need it. These 25 good ideas help you…
In recent years, many areas of the country have been hit with some heavy snow and ice storms – sometimes unexpectedly. This article includes a winter vehicle maintenance checklist and a winter car kit checklist to help you prepare for cold weather travel. For help with winter weather starts, check out “Car Won’t Start in…
Learn to dress for winter with the best cold weather clothing for warmth and safety, including windshells and wicking layers to protect from wind and sweat. In this post, we’ll answer common questions about winter clothes and dressing for cold weather. Then we’ll get into the four layers of cold weather clothing, and our picks…