Ways to keep warm when the power goes out (and thus the house can't be heated) when you have an electric oven?

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A snowstorm (25 inches) in the DC area knocked out our power for 2 days. We (2 adults, one kid, one dog, one cat) don't have a fireplace either, so our house got steadily colder until we camped out at a neighbor's house. She kept the main floor around 55 degrees (F) by keeping the gas stove going full blast. By the time the electricity was restored and we went back home, it was about 35 degrees (F) in our house.

We don't have a generator and can't afford what's available right now ($800 minimum). We will be making a hotel reservation just in case the power goes out again.

Thanks for any ideas on how to keep warm and safe should the power go out again, as another 10-20 inches are expected tomorrow night.

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kerosene heater sorry to hear your troubles. We got 18 inches here

I will be moving to colorado springs by the end of the year and would like to no the cost of utility out there?

icebraker2

I am moving from California where my typical utility bill with only gas and electric range from 20 to 55 dollars. Also I noticed that a lot of apartments out in Colorado do not include any utilities(as for where California includes trash and water).

One last thing; I will be getting a 2 bedroom apartment with a wood fireplace, is it cheaper using the fire place rather than heater and if so is it a big difference?

PS, I understand you cannot provide an accurate amount but I would like to here everyones opinions and their costs.

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Every area does the utilities a bit differently. Mine, for instance is city owned with electricity, water, sewer, and the gas is separate.

So call the utility company where you will move, ask them to tell you what the costs were for the place you will move to. That is the last person's utilities, but close enough for you.

Your Landlord will tell you what companies to contact for all the usual utilities you will need.

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