[buckeye49]

When I moved into my current house in the country, I got a propane cook stove, was thinking about what would happen if the power was out more than a couple of days. Sure enough it happened, and I was able to cook, and heat my stored water for bathing. It is also a little bit of light, and heat in colder weather. I just have to make sure I have plenty of propane, and be frugal about using it.

[nw_arizona_granny]

Yes, propane stoves are good, it is what we use in the desert mainly, except in the cities or some of them.

Right now I am all electric and I hate it, maybe that is why the cook stove quit working.

Bill used the cast iron insides of a hot water heater tank to build a wood burning stove, it is about 3 ‘ long and 2’ wide.

He put a flat top of iron on it, welded in, where he cut out the curve and that works for cooking, except the wind pattern changed when they built the new freeway and it blows the stove pipe loose, even with guy wires on it.

I get freaky gusts, that take roofs off.

So it goes, survival is about all I can do right now.

[goat granny]

Was out of electricity for over 2 weeks, but having a gas stove, you can light it manually. Always worked and also helped with the heating by keeping the oven door open. Need water to flush toilet...rain barrels work fine for that..Old kerosene heater did a great job in living room and kitchen..close all doors to rooms not in use. (Including closets)Bathroom was a little chilly but no too bad..Just need to be careful with kerosene heaters, make sure you have good ventilation. Knowing freepers are smart this post may be redundant..