Care to do the maths?, Take away the gas, leccy and coal.............................

[Scythe13]

I hate to sound like a smartarse, but I seem to be good at it.

Although storing more wood and other fuels does seem a logical solution to our problem, may I suggest an alternative, similar in thought process to the different lifestyle and insulation HL is speaking about.

1. Don't boil all water! There must be alternative ways to filter water....oh wait, there's loads!
2. Suck it up an have a cold meal once in a while.
3. Find alternative ways to stay warm...see numerous posts about this.
4. Use a more efficient way to transfer the heat from a fire to your home (clue, check how the Swedish do it...Norwegians do a good system too).
5. Find a more efficient way to burn your firewood (google Rocket Stove if you need to).
6. Find a more efficient way to burn your firewood, without changing your burner (hint: google upside down fire).
7. Get used to colder temperatures. Hint: wear a jumper.