Tag Archives: Ice Storms

Preparing for Winter Storms

As the cold weather begins to set in for the year, it is time to prepare for winter storms. The severity and frequency of winter storms will vary from place to place. It is important to consider the area you are living in when making plans. In certain parts of the country, they will shut everything down for an inch or two of snow. In other areas it takes a foot or two to shut down. You will need to plan according to how people react in your area, because they may not have the tools necessary to make the … Continue reading →

Alternate Heating Sources

Although alternate heating sources may be the last thing on your mind, it is a good time to be preparing for possible power outages in the winter. You can often find alternate heating sources on sale during the summer in the stores or in classified ads in your local paper. Here is a list of possible sources to consider: 1) The most common alternate heating source is your fireplace. This is a great source of heat for your family. You will need to store fuel to burn in your fireplace. You can purchase wood on sale during the summer in … Continue reading →