Fair, it's kind of a gamble whether propane or oil will be cheaper. We bulk bought propane in the $2.80/gal range ( prepaid for 800 gal and they deliver throughout the season) which I know is not an option for a lot of people due to eating an upfront cost. But since we locked in with our propane supplier for a year they waved the tank rental fees. It ended up working out for us. I think my mother ended up paying around the same total amount for 2 oil fill-ups $4 /gal * 2* 300 gal tank.

Another option you could consider is propane. You would still have to have it delivered like oil, but I believe the cost is lower (don't quote me on this). Installation costs would be cheaper as you would not have to have the yard dug up to have the line installed. You can also have a gas range however you would have to have an appliance technician convert it to use with propane. Sorry for my Hank Hill noises.

My friend snapped this photo last night. She doesn't reddit so she let me share.

Yep. Guy was probably told that a close hanger (meaning wire clothes hanger) could temporarily fix his exhaust and he took it quite literally.

Toys for tots has a drop off box at the Cardi's Furniture in West Warwick. Inside towards the front middle of the store.