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Heat yourself and not everything around you
By Chris Swanda
Happy 2017! Christmas is now over and we have officially rang in the New Year a couple of weeks ago. A lot of people start thinking that spring is just around the corner; but honestly winter has only just begun. We still have almost 2 more months of potentially cold weather, bringing us some snow and ice storms, before the earth starts waking up and smiling at us with flowers. And...
Happy 2017! Christmas is now over and we have officially rang in the New Year a couple of weeks ago. A lot of people start thinking that spring is just around the corner; but honestly winter has only just begun. We still have almost 2 more months of potentially cold weather, bringing us some snow and ice storms, before the earth starts waking up and smiling at us with flowers. And...
10 Tips for Staying Warm When the Power Goes Out
1. Keep exterior doors closed. If you open them, warm air leaves quickly.
2. Keep interior doors closed. This allows warm air to stay in the center of your home.
3. Insulate your windows by closing your curtains and blinds.
4. Layer your clothing with thermal underwear, extra socks, shirts, and hats.
5. Use hand warmers inside socks and gloves and replace them every few hours.
6. Use duct...
5 Categories to Cover for Blackout Preparedness
Who turned out all the lights? Maybe a storm is raging outside and a power line is down in your neighborhood, or perhaps a transformer was overloaded at your local power station. There are many complex components that make up the power grid, and like any complex system, there are many reasons that can cause a failure. Often, the parts that make up the grid are susceptible to lightning strikes,...