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Can you run a gas furnace on a generator during a power outage? Yes, and for many homeowners, it is one of the most practical ways to keep a house warm when the electrical grid goes down. Although a natural gas furnace burns gas to produce heat, most modern furnaces still require electricity to operate…
Does extreme cold affect natural gas? Yes, but not in the way most homeowners think. Natural gas itself does not normally freeze inside residential gas lines during winter. However, freezing temperatures can affect gas production equipment, regulators, pressure-control systems, and the infrastructure that delivers fuel to homes. During a severe winter storm, these problems can…
Learning how to build an underground root cellar is one of the most practical ways to preserve homegrown food without relying on electricity. Long before modern refrigerators and freezers became common, families used underground storage spaces to keep potatoes, carrots, beets, turnips, and other vegetables fresh through the winter. Today, a properly designed root cellar…
Imagine being able to run a gasoline engine after the gas stations have closed, fuel deliveries have stopped, and the last few gallons in your storage containers are gone. It sounds like something from an old survival manual, but the technology already exists. During World War II, wood gas generators allowed vehicles, tractors, and stationary…
When a winter storm knocks out the electricity, losing your lights and internet is inconvenient, but losing your heating system can quickly become a serious emergency, particularly when outdoor temperatures remain below freezing for several days. Even homes equipped with natural gas furnaces may lose their primary source of heat because the blower motor, ignition…
Propane for long-term power outages is one of the most reliable emergency fuel options for households preparing for extended blackouts. Unlike gasoline, propane does not go stale when properly stored, making it an excellent choice for emergency cooking, heating, refrigeration, hot water, and backup electricity. With the right equipment, propane can provide heat, cook meals,…
When a winter storm knocks out the electricity, keeping your family warm becomes the immediate priority, but there is another problem developing in many homes that can cause thousands of dollars in damage long after the lights come back on. Water pipes running through crawl spaces, garages, exterior walls, and other poorly insulated areas can…
A subzero winter power outage can quickly threaten your family, plumbing, and home. Learn how to conserve heat, operate backup equipment safely, prevent frozen pipes, and recognize when it is time to leave.
A cyberattack could disrupt power, water, communications, fuel access, and electronic payments without causing a nationwide collapse. Learn what could realistically fail and how to prepare your household for several days without essential services.
A long-term power outage lasting six months to one year would not be an ordinary emergency. It would change how you obtain water, prepare food, manage waste, heat or cool your home, communicate with others, and get medical care. Fuel, batteries, medications, replacement parts, and store inventories could become increasingly difficult to find as the…
