Best Heat Sources to Use During a Power Outage

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3163]

Thank you for this video. Praying for Texas and all the states that have been affected by these terrible storms 🙏. My heart breaks for you.

[@larryhillman5787]

Thank you for praying for us here in Texas. Things are going pretty well now and temps are way above freezing. God bless you.

[@soapbeit5952]

We went through a recession in 1980....my family had a woodburner in family room and we used Kerosene heaters in the other rooms ( 3 -4 of them in the house)....Was a reliable source of heat...we are all here and well . :)

[@sarahunlimited7352]

Love the wood burning stove. My grandmother had one. Every one should have one. Great independent source , when there is no electricity.

[@cynthiaweathers6979]

I live in a one room studio apartment. The Terra Cotta heaters work very well if you place 1 in the bathroom, 1 on the cookstove, 1 in the living area and 1 in the sleeping area. That's if it's really cold outside. I've done the same with can heaters made from cans that food comes in. Called hobo heaters. You can also cook on those.

[@yiasou300]

I'm so impressed with your channel, the information you provide is incredible and invaluable! Thank you, from Montreal, Canada

[@bessiemann7468]

Best heat when the power goes out is a wood stove.You can cook and heat water also stay warm I use oil lamps candles and flash light

[@matthewwynne939]

I had always counted on our fireplace as a source for backup heating, but had gone a while without using it, and the last time I tried found that the chimney had a blockage i it. Lesson learned to keep a chimney maintained. I couldn't agree more on the advisement against the use of kerosene heaters. My dad came from such a rural upbringing that he saw no issue with using kerosene heaters in his modern apartment. It didn't even phase him that it made everything in his place reek like diesel exhaust. He preferred the "natural" heat they gave off in comparison to his baseboard heaters. Sure, he cracked a window for ventilation, but that kind of defeated the purpose of using a a heater when cold air needed to be brought in. It took a long time of reminding him of all the impracticalities and dangers of that practice for him to finally give it up.

[@sl4983]

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[@Princess0ftheLight]

Lol oh this brings back memories

[@jeffreydevoti7000]

Must not be using K1 clear kerosene, course it's too expensive now. Remember when it was $.99 cents gallon.

[@junehoward5186]

Wood stove....the best. Love it and love using it even when the power out.

[@gordonreeder3451]

Natural gas. In one place we had a gas fired fireplace that kept us warm over two power outages. In another the solar gain was so good that we didn't actually run the furnace over winter. We just kicked it on in the morning to blow off the chill. Then we let the solar keep us warm. I'm still working on a plan for reliable long term emergency heat for when the SHTF here in the Northwest. I like the alcohol heater and the flower pot heater idea.

[@johnmatarazzo9178]

I bought a my buddy at a pawn shop 10 years ago best heater ever

[@bc24roxy4]

omg!! my grandmother had one of those wood burning stoves when i was young child. She cooked everything on that.

[@bc24roxy4]

@@flubadub4464 I know what you mean. I wish my kids and my grandkids could have experienced what I did when I was child on the farm. I never made it to the country to live as I had dreamed to do someday.

[@mimiseeyou]

@@TheProvidentPrepper 😍 What kind of stove is this? Did you say it also has heated water? I will watch the estate sales for one. I love the oven too! I’m so glad I’ve held off on cooktop only. This seems perfect!

[@jkco4300]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Can you do a video on prepping for extreme heat? I believe the same thing will happen this summer as Texas but in heat.

[@jkco4300]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Wow, can't wait!

[@nancymills1884]

After research I bought the Buddy Heaters as emergency back up. I have the bottle type that kept me warm and comfy for 6 hours. One thing not mentioned is the Buddy Heater does have an open flame so caution must be used.

[@Jake-Drake]

Do you feel safe using it in your home? I’ve been researching this for a few days and was close to purchasing a Buddy Heater but someone who works in heating and air conditioning was adamant about not using a propane heater in your home.

[@nancymills1884]

@@Jake-Drake I have used it in my home using care to keep it away from anything that could catch fire. I’ve used it for 6 hours and kept comfortable. The Buddy heaters also have oxygen sensors that if the oxygen levels drop it automatically shuts off. For emergency use I recommend it.

[@TexCynRVLife]

I'm leaning towards an alcohol heater for my small motorhome. Mr Buddy creates moist heat. I'll check into this - thanks!

[@jmo2104]

Thank you so much for presenting this. I have been trying to decide what my alternative was going to be and this was very informative. Really excellent.

[@dianadougan6871]

No closed captioning? Please try, my daughter needs it. Your doing a great job, thank you.

[@hollyd1392]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Hi there. I'm a transcriptionist. This video doesn't offer closed captions or the auto-generated captions, but I'd be happy to provide you with a transcript of the audio so you can add them! Or if you prefer you can send me a copy of the video and I can add English captions manually.

[@hollyd1392]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Of course! Let me know. I can have it ready for you in a few hours.

[@peggygibbons479]

When we bought our house, I said we MUST have a fireplace (for a power outage) and a basement (for tornadoes) My friend made me a bracket, inside our fireplace that I can hang a cast iron pot on. We had a bad ice storm several yrs ago & I learned my LESSON! We also have an outside fire pit, with fire irons I can hang a pot on, a wood smoker, charcoal grill and a gas grill with a burner on the side. The fireplace kept us warm.

[@peggygibbons479]

@@TheProvidentPrepper I feel so bad for all the people in Texas who lived in apartments, with no fireplace and no YARD to even put a grill!

[@jacquelinecallejas1390]

I bought a couple of Buddy Heaters due to the recommendation. I haven't needed them so far but when it gets a little cooler I will do a test run. I have gotten an adapter that is for refilling the little bottles with a the bigger grill tanks so that if the power outage lasts long and I use up the little bottles I could theoretically refill them to continue heating a room.

[@jacquelinecallejas1390]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Thanks I'll take that into consideration but I I have a carbon monoxide detector and would do the transfer IF it became necessary outdoors. Do you think it would be ok to put a large tank outside a window if the outside was a partially covered deck? Because all my bedrooms which is where I would need heat, are on the second floor

[@jacquelinecallejas1390]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Thanks for the clarification. It was very helpful.

[@tommak6516]

I was at a pioneer village museum type place, it was a cold damp fall day. I went into one of the pioneer houses they had exhibited and their was an old wood burning stove with a fire in it. It was so cozy I did not even want to leave, I think I could have sat there all day.

[@JonathanBJones]

Hey Duane...I understand your concern. Yes, the cost could become fairly high, particularly if you are using the 1 pound cylinders. If you can use a 20 pound or larger tank outside and run a hose in through a window or a dedicated sleeve through the wall, this becomes much less expensive. Obviously, you will only want to heat a small area and will likely try to use it intermittently. I'm guessing they recommend having some ventilation because you do need to have combustion air. If you are in a small, tightly sealed area, you could potentially deplete the oxygen. The Buddy Heaters do have a low oxygen shut-off that works well below 7000 feet in elevation. As always, whenever using any combustion device, I encourage you to have a digital readout CO detector close. If you have the ability to get and use a wood burning stove, this is my favorite, particularly if you can cook and heat with it. Wood stores very safely and the stoves vents to the outside, thus making it my preference. I recognize that in many areas, wood stoves are forbidden. Look at all your options, and do the best you can. Thanks for being part of the solution!

[@angelawillis145]

We love the my buddy heaters. We have one in my living room that and have used it for 3 years. We have a clip on fan attached to the handle. We have central gas heat but we use this as much as possible to keep the cost down on our natural gas.

[@bricemcbay8441]

With the my buddy heater do you have to worry about carbon monoxide

[@captainamerica6525]

Nothing keeps the chill away in the north country like a wood stove. Been burning wood all winter.

[@s.leemccauley7302]

It works great in the high desert southwest too.

[@captainamerica6525]

@Stephen Keller . If you dont mind me asking, what are you burning?

[@yupyup1562]

In some areas, dictators in power are banning wood as fuel.

[@stacyrich113]

@@yupyup1562 The newer models just re-burn the smoke and there’s zero output.

[@sidneybennett5278]

I use a karosen heater only to use until my wood stove is going. Wics can get out of adjustment and cause one side to burn higher and that causes it to put off black smoke, that's not safe. I always watch the karosen heater until I shut it down. Good video! Thanks.

[@doughoward6401]

I remember my grandmother cooking on a wood stove and using lanterns that all used kerosene to get them going because electricity hadn't made it to that part of the Brazos River bottoms of southeast Texas. No natural gas lines either , not enough people to make it pay so people burned wood in their wood stoves . I used to walk with her to the store so she could sell eggs for kerosene .

[@e.f.4299]

It's 2.16.2021 I'm in Tyler TX. It's my boyfriend and me at his house with all his animals. This is the worst storm that has ever happened and we are not prepared for such freezing temperatures. God help us all🙏🏽😢

[@LC-ok5nw]

Praying for all of you there!

[@markmartin7612]

Will pray for yall.

[@markmartin7612]

Lindale

[@captainamerica6525]

Many prayers!

[@reggietisdale4550]

Oh! Hang in there guys. It will get better.

[@ntvtexan5015]

Spent 96 hours without power starting Monday morning 2-15-2021 after the big Arctic Blast came through here in t he Dallas area. Wish I had seen this BEFORE we went to the local shelter. GREAT video for future reference though. THANKS !!!

[@coreygage2023]

Good info guys! My brother ended up in the hospital from working to close to a kerosene heater in a shed years ago, knocked him out.

[@JM.5387]

I grew up around kerosene heaters, and in hindsight I had a low-grade headache much of the time. I wonder if I had CO poisoning. I wouldn't take the risk now personally. I'm looking at other options because I have lost power and heat for 2 days in a winter storm. We were fine with just blankets and warm clothing, but the temperature of the home drops over several days, and if it had gone on much longer we would have been in trouble.

[@chrisharriman5245]

East Texas here also, i was lucky enough to buy a back up heater, one of those 99% Non Vented. When Hurricane Ike came through. it open my eyes for weeks with no electricity. Keeps living room toasty, using their idea of closing off the room. Bought a Carbon Monoxide detector. It has kept me toasty when it was 0 degrees a few days ago. 2/20/2021. Next buy is a good water filter, because we lost water. I ran out three days in. Was boiling snow to provide water to brush teeth and camp clean/shower

[@kimberlyquintanilla5493]

That stove is gorgeous! I have always wanted one of those.

[@caravanstuff2827]

There's a adapter you can buy to refill the small canisters of the larger propane cylinders...makes the buddy heaters a cost effective way to stay warm in a emergency!!.😎❤🇺🇲

[@suefrack2958]

I'm not without electricity, but the furnace went out. Thank goodness there's a wood burning stove! I don't know when I'll be able to get the furnace fixed or replaced.

[@la.boricua800]

West coast needs to see this video

[@DFL_iBAIP]

A wood heater is good too it keeps the house warm and cook your food

[@la.boricua800]

I have a buddy heater ,when I'm out vanlifeing,n carbon monoxide has never went out,of course I crack windows a bit,they are great

[@miguelfilo962]

Get a carbon monoxide detector so you won't accidentally die in your sleep.

[@marcushennings9513]

I too have been van living and from my repeated experience of the last 3-4 winters is that returning to my van after being away for a few days the buddy heater has issues lighting and staying lit in temperatures under 20 degrees. The problem could be the buddy extension hose rather than the heater but the bottom line is it wont provide heat in extreme cold my solution has been a kerosene heater which is more reliable.

[@arthurshagnasty5068]

With all buddy heaters you can also get a woodstove fan and clip on there that doesn't require electricity it just runs off the heat

[@ironnorse]

Choosing natural gas to heat and cook with has many advantages over electricity. Like " bundling" packages that include phone, tv, computer and cable, when there's a problem with provider, it all goes! Gas/ Propane where available, is a great alternative when electrical power isnt available.

[@seascape0881]

Excellent video! Very informative and helpful, thanks so much….subscribing. 😁

[@monabouknight5134]

Praying for Texas and realizing how fortunate we are here in SC not to have such weather extremes that cause devastating power outages. Have a question for anyone who can answer. Looks like the Dometic ORIGO Heat Pal 5100 has been discontinued. Can anyone suggest something comparable? Thanks in advance.

[@gonefishing3644]

Our household is lucky to live in a southern Nevada location that usually has very mild winters. Our plan is if the local power grid stays down for more than three days and we are tired of wearing layers of winter clothes indoors and sleeping in cold weather sleeping bags, then we can start living in our RV which has a propane-fueled heater and stove top. If the local power outage continues to the point we are on the verge of running out of propane and we cannot refill our propane tank locally, we probably can travel in the RV to a location with even milder winter temperatures for a nice vacation until the local power grid is restored. I'm thinking an RV trip to southern California, southern Arizona or southern Florida might be a good choice to get away from a prolonged, local power grid failure. This could be the perfect excuse to dine at Joe's Stone Crab in Miami and then stop for a crab boil meal on Tybee Island and then some Texas BBQ and Arizona green chile cheeseburgers on the trip back home. When life gives you lemons, the prepared make lemonade.

[@jackgoldman1]

Some ancient tribes have clay pots filled with coals to wear underneath their large poncho. Keeps people warm. Can also use coals to warm the bed.

[@davehaggerty3405]

I have a propane plaque heater that gives off infrared heat like a buddy heater. It is wall mounted. It is plumbed into the big 300 gallon propane tank like the furnace. It is on a thermostat set a coupl of degrees lower than the furnace. When the power goes out I do nothing. When it comes back on I do nothing. It's automatic. I just make sure the propane tank keeps filled.

[@JohnDoe-cn1mn]

Love your videos! Will you adopt me? Greetings from Austin, TX and yes, mother Nature just gave us a quick little lesson last week to let us know who really is in charge outside. 40 fatalities, the saddest- 11 year old Cristian Pavon, hypothermia due to loss of power in their home. A buddy heater would have saved him.

[@yursasaurus]

I'm interested in that alcohol heater, I think you called it the Heat Pal 5100? Where can I find one of those or something similar? I love the fact it can sit on the table and it uses a safer fuel

[@shortermama8099]

I'm a little confused. I have the Mr. heater Portable Buddy heater. Do you need to open the window to use this or not? It feels like it would defeat the purpose of you needed to open the window.

[@randybird9979]

I fire up my generator in my out building, feed it into the house by way of breaker boxes, in the right position, with 10 days of fuel on hand, and sit back and cook, paint, TV, what we want to do, its great

[@surfjerr]

[@randybird9979]

@@surfjerr years ago I used wood to heat with, and loved it, had to move closer to doctors and such, its a way of life to get in the shape that you no longer can live the good life, but still good, just had to make changes, But I still have my remembrance of days gone by, stay warm and have a good day

[@surfjerr]

@@randybird9979 Randy you took words out of my mouth = I am a disabled Vet in my latter years , I now have a wonderful Caregiver who does all the work = Wood Stove and cutting and fetching wood for me ! My neighbor gets my eggs from my chickens that my care giver takes care of and he supply's me with wood ! ! I am a very very lucky man to be able to continue my way of life ! Prayers and thoughts to yah Randy ! A friend on the Washington coast !

[@lynnereyes5125]

Thanks for sharing these tips

[@markrottjakob2670]

I have been in Austin and unable to get propane for 4 days during February freeze

[@theresalewis8662]

All of this information is greatly appreciated. ❤❤

[@ZitaZone]

My grandmother used one similar to this. But of course it was larger and heavier. She used it all year round because it was her cook stove. She used nothing else

[@whitneyann8205]

Can you talk about storing the fuel for these devices? I just got my Buddy heater and I’m terrified I’ll store the propane incorrectly and there will be and accident. I live in a apartment/townhome and don’t have outdoor storage space.

[@davidangelamelcher9591]

Just for kicks, take a look at Wiseway pellet stoves. No power needed and will heat up to 2000 sq/ft. Some bags of pellets are easy to store in the garage or shed.

[@davidangelamelcher9591]

@@TheProvidentPrepper TechByScott on KZbin has videos by the inventor and he explains in detail how it works and it's a genius idea and actually pretty simple how it feeds by gravity alone with no moving parts. Others have reviews on it in here also. Kinda pricey around $1500, but considering that you can heat your whole house without a furnace, I guess it's worth it? Some people are smarter than me.

[@yupyup1562]

Regarding propane: Our local home improvement store is having great difficulty getting propane restocked. They call the propane suppliers and wait for hours on the phone only to be hung up on. Another RV store said there is a shortage going on and propane is hard to find. Maybe it is do to the states having bitter weather this winter, I don't know, but just wanted to let people know.

[@yupyup1562]

The Provident Prepper Just spoke with Home Depot. Now it’s a national propane shortage and they won’t be able to restock. Unknown how long.

[@cynthiaweathers6979]

That's when I would use a kettle grill and wrap things in foil packets and cook on the grill. Put the lid on and an hour later it's ready. Make hobo stoves from tin cans and use sticks and twigs for fuel.

[@barrykelly2722]

Have you heard anything about the terra cotta heater exploding? Just wondering. The propane heaters are Heater Buddy and Big Buddy if I'm not mistaken. Love the wood burning stove oven and fully agree on the k1 heater. I had two and tossed them both. My plan to stay warm is this. "Ahhh quit whining and knock that icicle off your nose!"

[@barrykelly2722]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Yeah about six years back there was a tube vid by Sailing High Seas on flower pot heaters. Supposedly it caught his sailboat on fire. Not sure the details. Might be something to view if you have the time.

[@radar4931]

Do you know if you can use alcohol in a kerosene heater similar to the one in this video?

[@OverthinkersCatalog1]

here from texas🙋🏽‍♂️

[@lynnamarsh6384]

Central Texas here. I'm too grouchy to watch this right now. Anyone else ?

[@MsPrecious61]

Grumpy also. Texas is ticked

[@tonyz6421]

Highly pissed off!!!

[@femkeborcheld56]

Thanks a lot, interesting. My electric (heated) blanket saves me lots of money. When its cold, I use it all day/night. I almost don't need other heating devices.

[@friend4ua724]

I bought a Big Buddy heater. It does not say on the box or any where else that it is rated for indoor use. I wondered if it was safe to use in the house during a power outage.

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

That's weird. This is what I pulled of the mr heater site www.mrheater.com/big-buddy-portable-heater-2933.html Big Buddy® Portable Heater SKU F274805 Model: MH18B Mr. Heater Portable Buddy® Propane Heaters are the Most Popular Portable Heaters in America. *Due to recent governmental changes to import tariffs, Mr. Heater has removed the fan on some models of the Mr. Heater Big Buddy® (MH18B). We apologize for the inconvenience and confusion this has caused some customers. Please feel free to contact Mr. Heater Technical Service with any questions by phone at (800)-251-0001 or email on the Contact Us form. Indoor safe radiant propane heater emits 4,000/9,000/18,000 BTU Equipped with safety shut-down systems for protection Provides 450 sq ft of coverage for up to 11 hours with dual tanks

[@lvtaylortaylor9904]

👍 Good info Thanks for the research info and sharing

[@debbielicona5030]

We cook on top of our wood stove in cast iron

[@hopeking3588]

We are here cause of texas!

[@crystalhampton2706]

This is great. Was wondering if you guys could do one on what to do if you lose power in extreme heat? We live in El Paso where it can get over 120 in the summer months. Last year a few neighbors around us lost power for 2days bc of overuse-age of people trying to stay cool.

[@robertsimmons6467]

You don't say what the life is of the propane tanks. how long will those puny 1 pound tanks last? I would suspect just a couple of hours and this could be very costly when the power outage is for an extended period of time.

[@MJYouAreNotAlone1]

Kerosene heaters are amazing

[@heroknaderi]

Wow great ideas I appreciate them 🤩🤩👍🙏🙏

[@kjjjacobs13]

Can you recommend another good denatured alcohol heater since the 5100 is no longer available? Thanks!

[@JonathanBJones]

True...last I checked the Heat Pal is out of production. There is a similar product called the Heat-Mate 5200 that you can try to find, but it seems to me that it was also hard to find. We did have a friend that found a Heat Pal on eBay, but the first one he got was really trashed. Fortunately, he got a refund and found one in better shape. With everything a bit crazy now, they may be hard to find. We really like the Mr. Buddy Heater. It is rated for indoor use below 7000 feet in elevation. It is a really good product. Again, these may be in short supply, depending on where you live. Hopefully, they are available, but if not, you should be able to find one when things settle down. Thanks for being part of the solution!!

[@kjjjacobs13]

@@JonathanBJones I was trying to get something a little cheaper than the Mr. Buddy Heater but it looks like it might be worth it to go ahead and make that investment. A store about 30 mins away from me has one in stock and I’m probably going to go get it today.

[@JonathanBJones]

@@kjjjacobs13 We have really been happy with our Buddy Heaters. The heat output is good and they are quite reliable. Make sure you store your fuel safely and legally, and be sure to allow for a small bit of combustion air, particularly in a tight home. If you plan to run a hose in from a tank outside, purchase a dedicated hose that will meet your need and keep the ends covered and clean until you need it. And, as always, have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors near. All-right...enough from the safety monster! Thanks again for being part of the solution!!

[@The-sn7no]

I didn't see any links at the end of video where I can buy an alcohol heater/ cooker like you showed. Where do you get them? I checked Amazon, don't got them.

[@gudruncrittendon6070]

Thank you, what a wonderful presentation and information!!

[@loisaustin6200]

I have one of those pretty fake wooden fireplaces that burns cans of gel. It really puts out the heat, one can of the gel lasts about 3 to 4 hours and heats up my living room really well. It has come in handy for power outages, luckily we have never had one as bad as what Texas is going through. I purchased the fireplace several years ago from QVC and love it. The gel is something that comes in a case of 12 cans called SunGel, a case used to run around $70.

[@karenandcatz2915]

Oh hey, I found this weird metal thing in my garage when I moved to my new home. I didn’t know what it was so I didn’t want to throw it out until I knew, just in case! It’s a folding camp stove! 😺

[@littleblessings3796]

I see you had it on your table cloth

[@melaniesilas9313]

Thanks for the info. I l always learn a lot from you two.

[@johnramirez3055]

Better have a good supply of those propane tanks. Only last about 3hrs. Make sure rooms are vented with fresh air. I use a hair drier less than 30 sec. next too my pillow when the electricity turns back on. Ware out door comtabul winter ski ware inside house. Alway have hot water ready to make coffee, tea, raman noodles, boiled eggs etc.

[@panamarasta]

Is it possible to use the kerosene heater with denatured alcohol instead of kerosene?

[@digitaluser1255]

This is very good advice. Thank you

[@olliedynoduck]

Where can one find a stove ( wood, oven, hot water reservoir, cooking top) ? My grandmother had one ... I’d love to find/get one. Does it have a name?

[@zombieapocalypsexx9253]

I bought a stove that is portable uses sticks amazon 35.00

[@raymondward8932]

Look up old style,Dutch ovens, there costly thou, 1500 and up

[@johndoe5247]

7:52 -- what does your wood stove vent to ?

[@TheSierralj]

Can’t find either of these heaters clicked on the link not available

[@grahamjones6712]

It costs more per BTU to run a bio ethanol heater than a propane heater like a mr buddy?

[@j.hawkins5586]

The buddy heater has a shutoff built in so don't depend on that if you don't want you and your family to be a statistic. Always crack windows

[@j.hawkins5586]

I only say that cause my great aunt and uncle died in greenville sc few years ago from it. Just wanted you guys to be safe😊

[@versoalhill9901]

We had one and used it when we our electricity was off. What was frightening to us was the canister appeared to have frost on lower canister. Is this supposed to happen ? We were in one room and comfortable

[@versoalhill9901]

Me buddy heater

[@versoalhill9901]

We were afraid to use it after that because we had difficulties getting the other one to light Perhaps you do a video on using and replacing canister and starting it again. It would be helpful to me.

[@versoalhill9901]

I was reading the other comments and it mentioned an automatic cut off switch. What is it for because this could be why ours refuse to re ignite.

[@unforcedrhythmsforall]

Thank you both for this!

[@edhollingsworth2335]

Buddy heaters are not approved for indoor use in Canada, the last I heard. Have a battery operated carbon monoxide sensor when using indoors.

[@edhollingsworth2335]

Safety codes dont approve them.

[@Sandy.Squirrel]

Amazon is out of stock for the alcohol heater. Is there any other place I could get one of these?

[@unsimkim2064]

I'm in Austin tx.we had power but no water for week. Water heat you must have.

[@torqwrench5901]

The alcohol heater sounds like a workable emergency heater BUT it's out of stock Anyone have a how to make one video ?

[@clawhammer704]

A wood stove puts out carbon dioxide. I think any thing that puts out a flame does. People have burned wood to stay warm, cook, lighting for thousands of years. That said we burned wood and used kerosene heaters to stay warm during cold winters all my life. Heck I'm 89 years old now and still kicking. My mom was in her nineties when she passed away and she did the same thing as well as her ancestors. We never cracked a window in the winter. In a house I would not worry, but I would not do it in a small enclosed area like a van, or tent.

[@carlerickson74]

I’m actually more worried about keeping cool ! More people die from heat stroke than from cold per year! I can just throw on more sweaters and blankets and be fine but excessive heat just sucks!

[@classicrocklover5615]

The only reason why more people die from excessive heat than from cold is because America's natural gas and electric grid has not suffered a major failure...yet...

[@living4mylord]

@@0annonymous you know an extra is useless if you have no power......right?

[@cynthiaweathers6979]

Just draw a bathtub of cool water and lay in that. Pour it over your head and face and back. That brings the body's core temperature down. And stress is a killer so don't worry. Old timers cooled off in the creek or a dip in the pond.

[@clawhammer704]

A lot of folks who can't handle very cold or excessive heat waves well usually has underlying health problems due to age, heart, etc.

[@yellowbird5411]

@@cynthiaweathers6979 When our electric went out for 6 days here in Florida due to Hurricane Irma, the temps were in the 90's with horrible humidity. I would sit in the front yard and spray water on the grass and the bushes, and spray myself with the hose. At night, without a breath of air, I would keep a full spray bottle of water next to me and when the heat woke me up I sprayed myself, head to foot. I had a pretty wet bed, but it was better than the heat.

[@charlieporch3181]

Better choices out there.

[@tea4223]

Great Video... but I am worried about the open flame depleting the oxygen in the air.... plus carbon monoxide after a lengthy period of time.

[@jonathaneleby1112]

another great vid thanks yall

[@conniesagredo5316]

Thanks

[@mtngrammy6953]

I have been looking into a Buddy Heater. Two things concern me: 1. They do not say they can be used indoors, although many reviewers use then in RVs and houses. How can I be sure? 2. I live at 7200 feet, just a bit above the maximum for using it. Will it still work at this altitude? It seems like this is the best option for me.

[@pinkiepie1656]

Look at the wall-mount, ventless propane heaters. They can be used indoors. Always have a carbon monoxide detector when using any indoor gas product.

[@olgaguer6443]

Thank you!!!

[@Coco01171]

Where did you find your wood stove? I've been looking for one

[@Coco01171]

@@TheProvidentPrepper thank you so much

[@joycerealtor]

I have one and didn’t use it even during our freeze right now inside my house. It says right on the manual not to use without ventilation

[@joycerealtor]

Buddy heater

[@chrispierce2942]

Unless your house is 100% airtight... and no house is, you'll be fine using a heater for a day or so. As an added measure of safety you can always keep a window slightly cracked to draw in fresh air and still stay warm

[@sl4983]

Did you guys make the wood burning stove?

[@the7HoffmanGirls]

Regarding terracotta pot heaters. Do you think pots and face masks are the same in the way that is 2 is good, 3 is better!? If my children were sitting around in shorts and short-sleeve shirts and were chilly, I would suggest warmer clothing, not bring out a space heater!

[@jimsandall2073]

I know this is a couple year old video but still relevant. Your info about kerosene heaters is misleading at best. If adjusted correctly a kerosene heater burns clean, has way more heat output then a Buddy and is more cost effective to run. Maybe you should do some research on kerosene heaters and do a video on how to use one properly. Most the videos I see or comments made about the kerosene heater talk about adjusting the wick for high or low heat but in reality there is no high or low, the adjustment is to get the best flame height for a clean burn. Heck some videos makers don't even have the heat guard on right and wonder why the little access door won't open all the way.

[@jimsandall2073]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Expert? Your flattery will get you no where. I'm not much of an expert but we used kerosene heaters growing up and 2 of them are my primary secondary heat source. I used them on and off the first winter after I acquired them just to get an idea of there capabilities. I'll try my hand at some video work this winter, maybe it will be something you can use.

[@harrysteeletreo1]

the terra cotta thing does not put ANY more heat out than the same thing without the pots.....

[@Trotlining]

Awesome ideas (I am going to steal them alllllll) mu WA ha ha! 😉😏😂☺

[@duckandcover1988]

Going to respectfully disagree about kerosene heaters. There are dangers, but when used properly they’re super efficient. Buddy Heaters are great, too but propane is much more expensive.

[@hazel555]

Tried to buy Dometic 5100, out of stock EVERYWHERE.