Cold weather is bad enough without power cuts, but add an outage on top of it and you only have so long before you are shivering in your own home. A cold house does more than make you uncomfortable, ...

While our experts agree that the optimal heating duration is dependent on your specific needs and home insulation, a ...

A winter storm can cut off heat, power and communication. Ahead of a storm, residents should gather supplies in case they need to stay home for several days without power, according to the Federal ...

Welcome to our series answering reader questions and concerns about how to cut the utility company cord. I currently use wood to heat my off-grid home but would like to figure out my options for using ...