New England during a bad winter... During the bad ice storms a few years ago that left many areas, including mine, without power for a week+, things like generators, kerosene lamps and heaters, etc.. ranged from several times more expensive than usual to unavailable.
During this past winter when ice dams were a massive issue in MA, national chain hardware stores were trucking in roof rakes and selling them for $150+ (normal prices of around $25-30).
During this past winter when ice dams were a massive issue in MA, national chain hardware stores were trucking in roof rakes and selling them for $150+ (normal prices of around $25-30).