Christmas 2022 Weather

[Twelvefret]

Well, we American Southerners don't operate well in what is common in Canada. In preparation, I put cardboard over the foundation vents and have the exterior faucets covered.

The Kerosene heater is filled as are the oil lamps.

I have blizzard worthy clothing as a result of being a hiker.

I trust all the members experiencing this weather event do well. Any advice, Bob??

 

[R181]

Well, we American Southerners don't operate well in what is common in Canada. In preparation, I put cardboard over the foundation vents and have the exterior faucets covered.

The Kerosene heater is filled as are the oil lamps.

I have blizzard worthy clothing as a result of being a hiker.

I trust all the members experiencing this weather event do well. Any advice, Bob??

Not much you can do if your house is not built for the cold except pray the power does not go out and your heating dies. From what you have said your house sits on perimeter foundation with a crawl space to get at piping and maybe furnace? If it is like that, they can be a problem leading to busted pipes from water freezing. Same problem with mobile homes too. Appears you have done what you can, just hang in there.

Bob

 

[Rufusdog]

Having lived in Houston, TX, for several years I know what it’s like to live through a hard freeze in a house that is no way equipped to deal with such cold. A couple of things you can do: If the temperature is to get down to freezing, leave some water dribbling out of some of the taps in the house to prevent the waterlines from freezing and possibly bursting; burst water pipes were very come in Houston during hard freezes as they usually were in the attic and not insulated. Second, for any exterior taps, shut off the water to them if there is an interior shutoff valve and drain the line of water between the valve and the exterior tap. If there is no interior shut off valve on the line you should let water dribble out the exterior tap. As for the kerosene heater, if you are going to use it indoors only do so if it’s rated and vented for indoor use. You can also crack the windows a titch for ventilation.

 

[Twelvefret]

Having lived in Houston, TX, for several years I know what it’s like to live through a hard freeze in a house that is no way equipped to deal with such cold. A couple of things you can do: If the temperature is to get down to freezing, leave some water dribbling out of some of the taps in the house to prevent the waterlines from freezing and possibly bursting; burst water pipes were very come in Houston during hard freezes as they usually were in the attic and not insulated. Second, for any exterior taps, shut off the water to them if there is an interior shutoff valve and drain the line of water between the valve and the exterior tap. If there is no interior shut off valve on the line you should let water dribble out the exterior tap. As for the kerosene heater, if you are going to use it indoors only do so if it’s rated and vented for indoor use. You can also crack the windows a titch for ventilation.

Not using the kerosene heater inside. When in Tennessee, I had several of these events over time. This old 1958 brick rancher has seen many Winters. I'll keep a dripping interior faucet and keep the garage warmed with the kerosene.

 

[Twelvefret]

So far all appears to be well. The wind hasn't picked up yet. I've done a load of laundry, washed the breakfast dishes, and keep a stream of water flowing all night. The garage thermometer reads 45 degrees, but it is an old one. No snow accumulation.