Originally Posted by Mr. Wizard (Post 17295579)

It’s blowin like a sumbitch in western Kansas and our electricity just went out. What are your hacks?
We run as much water as we can in the tub and use a 5 gallon bucket to pour in the top of the toilet for usage.
We have LED lights that are always plugged in and automatically go on when the electricity goes off. They are handy flashlights too.
It’s cold so the garage makes a huge walk in freezer.
Everyone adds layers of clothes.
I am soon buying a big generator and a MM plug-in to plug into my 220 volt plug in. Must turn the main breaker off so no electricity gets backed down the line and kills some poor lineman !

You guys?

Originally Posted by notorious (Post 17295863)

We still use our gas floor furnace to heat our home in the winter. It’s awesome, and the only way it goes out is if the natural gas is cut off.

Originally Posted by ScareCrowe (Post 17763069)

Most gas log sets also don't require electricity to run, just gas service (the pilot light actually generates the electricity to run the gas valve). Had one in my last place & we were without power for about 24 hours once & we were really glad we had it. I honestly should get one in my current house, but haven't done it yet.

Originally Posted by Trivers (Post 17762820)

Where is the most beautiful AK place where you live in 2024? Thinking about moving to AK. Is it possible to have both mountains and water views?

Originally Posted by tredadda (Post 17763080)

Juneau is nice. I have a friend that lives there although he’s about to move. It has the mildest weather in Alaska. If you don’t mind the high cost of living, the druggies, and the fact that the only way to leave is by plane or boat (no roads lead out of there to any place) then Juneau is for you.

Originally Posted by ThrobProng (Post 17763081)

Kill the weakest ones in your home first. They're easy prey, and you don't want them taking up valuable resources.

Originally Posted by FlaChief58 (Post 17763091)

The youngest ones are very tender

Originally Posted by notorious (Post 17763096)

They can be drawn in with promises of candy and soda.

Originally Posted by BlackHelicopters (Post 17762854)

Water in the three tubs when anticipating trouble. Year round fill empty milk jugs with water for toilet. Dewalt battery powered rechargeable flashlight in every room in the house.

Originally Posted by notorious (Post 17763077)

They really are a pipe-saver.

Our floor furnace is almost 100 years old. It has an electric solenoid that was installed somewhere during it's life, but still has the manual control. I can lock the gas open if needed, just need to make sure it's lit or notorious's house will go boom.