Originally Posted by slowplay

Home Depot sells an indoor safe Kerosene heater for $139. 23,000 BTU capable and will heat 1000 square feet no problem. 5 gallons of K-1 will cost about $30 and run that heater for 24 hours straight at high heat, or 32 hours at a lower setting.

I found it to be really cheap insurance when living in an area with ice storms that can knock out power or cause damaging surges.