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Head off rapidly rising home heating bills
While we are feeling the pinch of gas prices now, we may be in for a bigger shock when we get our heating bill this winter.

Unvented kerosene heaters
Learn about safety considerations.

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Severe winter weather tips from MU's Community Emergency Management
Here are f acts about Missouri winters and specific dangers faced during ice storms and extreme cold that Missourians should know.

Bring a little summer into your home
During winter, artificial lighting makes life brighter for you and your plants.

Beware of hypothermia
After bitter cold, outdoor workers should be aware of hypothermia during warm spells.

MU expert recommends slow thaw for frozen pipes
After days without electricity, people will be anxious to get back to normal.

Engine

Idling is least efficient way to warm engine
You can do your engine a favor by heading straight out the driveway, as long as you're not in a hurry.


First aid for storm-damaged trees
Unless iced-up limbs constitute an imminent hazard, the best course might be to wait for a warm spell.

Heating with wood

Warm and toasty
Wood heats you twice -- when you chop it and when you burn it. Before you light a fire, get the information.

Stay in shape
Don't let desk jobs do you in.

Shoveling

Safe snow shoveling
Experts warn that snow shoveling is not the exercise to use to start getting in shape.


Updated 5/5/08