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Originally Posted By DisneyChica I know it doesn't get as cold here in CA as in other parts of the country, but I'm also one of those people who can't stand the cold. In the winter I live in my flannel sheets, electric (automatic) blanket and down comforter. I stay toasty warm all night long. I may try the shrink wrap windows thing as my room has horrible insulation problems.
Originally Posted By DreamFairy lol I can so feel for you TDG We have 1 heater vent in our entire house andthe house is heated by FUEL (a type of diesel) which is about $300.00 per 100 gallons and our tank is 275 gallons. And the minimum you can have delivered of course is 100 gallons. We do have a fireplace but it really dosent heat very well since our living room is huge. Plus we can't build large fires in it since this is a rental house.
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs I must say that the winters here in California are BRUTAL... we get 50-60 degree weather! It's weird though... I guess my TV doesn't work during the winter; everytime the news shows NY or Wisconsin or Chicago, there's all this white stuff all over the place. I guess you could just invest in flannel sheets (very nice) and jammies, and just wrap yourself in big heavy blankets. Scarves work wonders too!
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Really the best way to save money is to insulate and stop drafts. Since you are renting the best your going to be able to do is use the plastic wrap on the inside of your windows and sliding glass door. Another big saver is to only heat rooms that your in instead of using central heating ( ie space heater). Using a energy saving theromstat is also a great idea as you won't be heating your apartment when your not there. Simply cut the heat back and open the doors under sinks so your pipes won't freeze. Flannel sheets. Use many blankets ( I like using 4 ) or a down blanket instead of an eletric blanket. Wear layered clothes while in your home. I like keeping my bedroom at 64 and the rest of the house at 66 when I'm there. Otherwise my heat cuts back to 64 during the day.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Oh, I agree with TomSawyer about the oiled filled portable heaters, they hold heat for a while after the power cuts off. I have oil filled heater in every room at my mountain home. Another great thing about them is that the oil doesn't freeze in the winter when power is lost ( probably not a factor for you in your apartment).
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Oh, I agree with TomSawyer about the oiled filled portable heaters, they hold heat for a while after the power cuts off.>> I'm another satisfied customer of the oil filled radiators. They work great and are much safer than other kinds of space heaters.
Originally Posted By Daannzzz I am sending a couple of these to you TDG. I think they will help, particularly if you train them to lay next to the doors and stop the draft from coming under. But I would think at night in bed they would warm you up well.
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Originally Posted By jasmine7 Oh, my heavens! I want one of those! Lol, just too cute! I'm reading this thread with great interest because I've been wondering the same thing. We stapled plastic up on my windows last year, and it helped some, but the house still got pretty darn cold. I work from home, so I'm home all day long, and I hate to run my heater all the time because of the cost. I worked underneath my sleeping bag (which I use as a blanket), and that helped some. I'm going to get one of those small space heaters this year so I can set it in here while I work.
Originally Posted By LuLu Another vote for the oil-filled heaters. One or two of those to keep by the place(s) you tend to hang out, and a few t*rtl*n*cks, and you're all set!! :-D
Originally Posted By LuLu And in seriousness, a beanie at night is THE most important thing to help you keep warm. Most heat is lost thru the top of your head. At least now they're stylish!
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Your upstairs neighbors must love you seeing as how you are heating their apt since your vents are so high. Maybe you could get some vent extension covers that would redirect the hot air downward. I think you've gotten some great advice here. I think Daannzz is one of my favorites. What an adorable Jurassic Bunny.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy LOL@giant bunny! I'd love a few o' those big guys, lol. Wow, lotsa "heat counselors" here---thanks to everyone who's tried to help! (i.e., everyone except Kar2oonMan---that wasn't funny, I clicked on the dern link, dagnab it! *shivers*) Okay, here's an updated lowdown: ----------------------- <Also when you cook with the oven leave it open after you're done using it. Even after you tuen it off there's still heat in it so why not use it?> I totally do that already, lol (it's a neat idea, I agree). <flannel sheets> Been doin' this a few years. I love 'em (can still be a bit chilly sometimes, but still much warmer than "original sheets"). <electric blanket> Never had one, but are they really safe? The idea seems a bit scary---sleepin' with basically this big ol' electrical appliance on your body for 6-8 hours every night---and on top of that, it's basically BURNIN' UP. But I know they're not uncommon, so they must purty safe. <curtains> I have no curtains--well, in the bedroom I do (not real thick, and very lightweight rods), but in the living room there's a "built in" rod-thingy for the blinds and no room for curtains. Maybe I could get an expandable rod to fit behind the blinds (oo, maybe a shower rod) and duct tape a comforter or somethin' to that. <oil heater> I really don't think I can go this route. If I got an adamant "No" on space heaters, I'm sure they won't like oil heaters. After all, it's a portable heating unit, and I don't wanna be responsible for starting a f*r* (which I don't think I would do, but this is from the apartment's point of view I mean---I think they don't like any extra heating units at *all* except for the built in system). <saran wrap/shrink wrap> That's definitely somethin' to look into. And RoadTrip, I had no idea there were such "kits". Thanks. <Maybe you could get some vent extension covers that would redirect the hot air downward.> Ooo, that's a great idea too, chickendumpling. A great aunt and uncle of mine had some for their vents on the floor to direct the air up---good point, thank you. Well, looks like I got me some things to check out at Home Depot, Wal-Mart, 'n Lowe's! lol Thanks again, y'all---some great tips!
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Home Depot or Lowe's---any opinion on who's better price-wise and selection-wise?
