A couple of tips for the kerosene heater (based on Dad's use of one back home):

1. First of the season lighting may produce some very strong odors. You may want to try it and let it burn off the odors (if any).

2. I don't think I really need to mention it, but for other readers. . .venting to avoid CO, especially in a small room. It might be wise to pick up a battery powered CO detector and keep it in the room where you are using the heater. Here is one:
http://www.amazon.com/First-Alert-CO400-...red+CO+detector