Admit it; you like the winter season until power outages roll in. They’re not just annoying but could be problematic if you don’t have an emergency heater to get your family through the cold. But worry no more because you’re in the right place. These three DIY heating during blackouts from Homesteading Ways & Beyond on Youtube are fantastic heating alternatives if ever the power goes out! Watch the video below to learn these.

#1 Camping/Propane Heater

The first one you want to purchase is a camping or propane heater. This type of heater uses propane bottles to function and they’re readily available at Walmart, camping stores, or hardware. This would last for about eight hours and can warm up a whole room.

Using a camping heater as alternative house heater during blackouts
Image credits: Homesteading Ways & Beyond via Youtube

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#2 Wood Burning Camping Stove

This type of stove uses wood or plain charcoal to function. You can also use it to hang small clothing pieces like wet gloves or a scarf to dry them up. Aside from these, you can also cook on it. You can disassemble this, it’s lightweight, and easy to carry. If you’re going to use it inside the house as a heater, you need to vent it out of a window.

#3 DIY Heater

For this, you will need a clean metal can, toilet paper, and 70% rubbing alcohol. Take the cardboard liner out of the center and squeeze the roll into the can, making sure it’s a tight fit. Next, add your alcohol. It may take a while to absorb. Use more if you need to. This DIY heater will also work great as a car heater if you should be stuck out outside somewhere in your car.

Making a DIY heater for the house during winter blackouts
Image credits: Homesteading Ways & Beyond via Youtube

3 Alternative DIY Emergency Heat In Winter

Stephanie Hicks | DIY JOY

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Stephanie

Since I lover experiments, I’ve alwaysnloved to create, paint, as well as cook and style food. I feel in love with DIY as soon as I discovered it and could not have been more excited when I learned I could share projects with people around the world. Taking photos is a passion of mine, as is design and painting with oils. I love holidays and celebrations, crafting cute little gifts and serving up at least one new recipe I am excited about.

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