How to Keep Warm this Winter without Raising the Thermostat

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[@janiefox3458]

Here is my plan for this winter here in WV. I live alone, in an 1100sqft house - (with 2 cats and one dog) - I use a spring loaded shower rod with a flannel sheet to close off all the rooms but the LR, Kit and one bathroom. This blocks the majority of the sq ft. I set the heat at 62 to 65 degrees. I wear socks and crox , sweat pants and shirt with a tee shirt under. On bitterly cold nights I sleep on the sofa with 2 blankets and at least one cat. My recliner (my daytime perch) is right next to the register so that keeps me almost too warm. I make a lot of homemade soups. At 75 y/o I am stocked up long before cold weather hits. But my son lives one mile away (they think I've lost my mind with all this prepping) and he will bring me any grocery orders from Walmart as he has to go by our local one.. Also have woodstoves as secondary heat. I think I'm ready.

[@larryware1]

You are in great shape, Janie. Thank you for sharing your valuable tips!

[@daisyy99]

Heat your home more than 63 degrees, that is, 64 and up. Blood thickens below 63 and can cause high blood pressure. Info from web md

[@Pinetree282]

@Toni Y. That is very interesting. I live in the upper northeast and heat with a wood stove only. (No furnace). Each winter I intentionally try and adjust my body to lower temperatures. It doesn’t seem right to me that our bodies, that for hundreds of thousands of years did not have constant heat, would need that. I wonder if (much like abundant food), it’s actually detrimental not to use this innate temperature “system”. Yes. It’s a bit painful, but so isn’t being hungry. Wanting warmth and food is the check and balance. Warmth and food being harder to come by in past times, that is the “check” that developed most. But that doesn’t mean pushing the other limit doesn’t do some important function. Exercise is similar. Feels good to sit on the couch. But too much couch sitting and we eventually feel bad. I’m a happy 65 yo female that often listens to her friends complaining all winter. “Feeling” cold is unpleasant. I don’t feel cold for hours and hours. I feel the cold and then take steps to feel warmer. Exercise, hat, hot water bottle, sitting closer to the wood stove. Much like exercise, I see what my body will accept and for how long. Don’t over do it. But will check out your MedMD link to see what they say. Thanks!

[@coppertop7827]

@@Pinetree282 From my research, the optimal room temperature should be 69.8 F. Definitely too hot for me. Also, people that regularly move around, exercise and are not couch potatoes can have a lower room temperature. Blood pressure is also affected by a room that is too warm and humidity in the atmosphere. My conclusion to this is that if you are reasonably healthy and not bed ridden, do what makes you feel comfortable. All this medical insanity is crazy. It seems no matter what you do it will kill you. I'm more worried and concerned with all the chemicals and highly processed foods people eat.

[@mjrussell414]

@Frank Lee That’s what my mother-in-law does. Has one on her beloved recliner. I’ve got an electric blanket on my bed now all toasty that she gave me. I think the cats like it too.

[@adimeatatime6704]

My husband often says to step outdoors for a few minutes when feeling cold. When you come back inside, you'll appreciate the warmer house ~ no matter what the furnace is set at! That being said, I'm VERY thankful our primary heat source is our woodstove!

[@quietpeasant]

So true--my kids always complain that it's too hot in the house after they've been running around outside for even just a few minutes. Great tip!

[@mamafox20]

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[@faithrada]

The heat from a wood stove is extra nice .

[@adimeatatime6704]

@@faithrada It sure is! Plus, I don't need a gym membership with all the wood cutting, splitting, and stacking!

[@samanthashaw8329]

I think that your husband knew my grandparents growing up because my grandmother always said that or told us to put a sweater or more socks on

[@coppertop7827]

If people want to make their own rice bags to microwave, it's important to use 100% cotton fabric as well as the thread. Lots of fabric have polyester blends, same for the thread. If you microwave polyester for 2 minutes, it will melt and it can catch fire.

[@UndertheMedian]

Thank you so much for sharing that caution. I've never made them. Mine have been gifts or I've bought them.

[@jenilofton6182]

Yes it can and it can burn you if it does melt. I had a serious burn fromthat.

[@lubc8953]

I don’t have a microwave, so how would I heat those rice bags?

[@lynclarke6184]

You also need to put a small amount of water in the microwave to heat things up. I use an egg cup.

[@coppertop7827]

@@lynclarke6184 you won't need water if you have rice or beans in the bag. Water causes steam and if there's rice or beans in the bag, it's going to become sticky and in time will mold. The beans or rice heat up just fine without water in the microwave. Some people make them with buckwheat too. I've never used that. I make these and I also make casserole and bowl cozzies. I made a few for a lady that had drafty doors at the floor. I made them 4 ft long and used rice in them. While she didn't heat them up, she loved that they stopped the draft...who knew? LOL

[@Helen-mh8mq]

We always have a cat or two sleeping with us.They are like living hot water bottles!😸😸😸

[@josie4peace]

So true!!

[@stjohnbaby]

I have 2 little dogs,just one short for a three dog night😃

[@Helen-mh8mq]

@@stjohnbaby LOL!

[@joshuabedgood1611]

I purchased a sleeping bag for camping but I have already used it a handful of times recently to stay warm sleeping. I just keep it under my blanket(s), then get it in when I go to bed. Works great, even more so when you’re layered.

[@regionalskygirl]

I just winterized my doors today and I can already feel a difference! Additionally, every time I go to turn up my thermostat, I hear my 👴🏽 father's voice: "Don't touch that thermostat ... put on a sweater!" 🤭 Dad is no longer here, however, I treasure the memory of his wise words. 🥰

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[@mollypitcher9380]

My father would yell, “What are you trying to do? Heat the outside? “… “What are you trying to do? Light the outside?” Ah the good ole days when Dad would yell. 😊

[@faithrada]

@@mollypitcher9380 Depends... I spent my inheritance on therapy ... from all the yelling. 😬

[@monicaambs]

Just an emergency tip for those living in very snowy areas. Carry candles in your car, shorter fat ones which can last a while. Heat from a candle can keep you alive while you wait for help due to vehicle break down, or accident. At home I wear sweaters and thick woollen socks and I turn the heat up only twice. Once in the morning about 1 & 1/2 hours prior to going to work. Once it reaches 68, I turn it back down to 65. In the evening while watching my KZbin channels, I light candles that have 3 wicks as that seems to keep the temperature from going down too fast before bed. Candles must NEVER be left unattended.

[@Nurkmm]

I never thought about keeping candles in your car. That’s a great idea!

[@bevjane7245]

Candle in car .. great idea. As for adjusting thermostat, I don't agree. I dress warm and keep heat set at 66 most of the time .. rarely will turn it to 67 or 68 if not feeling well and/or extreme windy/cold weather conditions. Letting mass of house drop to 65 just because you will leave or sleep and then having to boost it again doesn't really save .. some say 5 degrees will help but really, to me, not at all worth messing with thermostat twice a day. Now, if you will be gone a week or a couple months, good to winterize plumbing and lower heat to maybe about 50

[@monicaambs]

@@bevjane7245 The temperatures in central Canada during the winter are very cold through December January February and March. The basement is even colder than the main floor. Last year we got just shy of 3 feet of snow.

[@lubc8953]

@monica ambs That’s weird that your basement is even colder. It must be conducting cold air in from the outside air, and not from the ground.

[@monicaambs]

@@lubc8953 at bedtime for about 20 minutes

[@lebellees-double-you2827]

When i couldnt afford heating, I pitched a tent inside my own bedroom and slept in it to keep warm. I also had two hot water bottles, one at the top and one at the top by my feet. This got me 8 hours of sleep

[@deborahsettles825]

When I lived in Germany I learned that if you put a large bath towel on your bed and sleep on top of it, you’ll stay lots warmer! An inn keeper told me this was a similar fabric to what the ancients who lived in castles used to stay warm! Try it!!

[@Dit1160]

I grew up in Holland…we did this too. And a towel over the heavy alpaca wool blanket that I still use 60 years later.

[@theoriginaledi]

I sleep with a giant towel under me and another one on top of my blankets. I discovered by accident how much warmer it keeps me, and had no idea it was an actual "thing"! Interesting!

[@kathysorensen798]

Stanton Iowa tonight. 7 degrees with wind 23 mph so far windchill-13. Live in all electric home. Worried power will go off. No money to buy any generator or kerosene heater this year but working towards planning for future issues. Enjoy your videos

[@UndertheMedian]

Stay safe and go to a warming center if you need to.

[@Davccelion]

My husband and I live in Lithuania. To keep my feet warm (I also share Hope's problem: cold feet) I use a hot water rubber bag (and old family trick). It keeps warm for hours. On the other hand, here it is usual to find socks made with dogs wool (people just brush their dogs and make wool with the result). You must wear them on the top of other socks, but I have NEVER, ever wore a warmer thing. I have tried it even when there was -30 degrees celsius outside!!

[@Goody2shzToo]

That is really amazing about the dog wool. I wish I knew how to do it. My dog sheds so much I could've had a king sized dog wool blanket by now!

[@rockstarofredondo]

@@Goody2shzToo I think you start by brushing the dog’s hair off and collecting it up from the brush. Then you would probably have to spin the hair into yarn.

[@lindaanderson7077]

I always brush my dogs and keep the fur. They are clean. Some types of fur can be felted- such as poodle fur.

[@susancnw59]

@@lindaanderson7077 poodles don't have fur, they have hair, like lhasas, Maltese & shih tzus.

[@lindaanderson7077]

@@susancnw59 Gee, lucky me, that you were here to obsess and correct me. I had a standard poodle for years.

[@chickadeetle]

When I was a teenager (in the 70s), my bedroom was over the unheated garage. I would get so cold I would see my breath. I wore feet pajamas, gloves, knit cap and slept with two dogs and a cat. I also warmed my bed with my blow dryer before getting in. I slept great but it was hard to get out of bed in the morning!

[@lintlamb8397]

I laughed out loud when I read your comment. I remember seeing my breath in my grandparents house. Soooo cold!

[@monicaambs]

When I was a child my father was a lumberjack in northern Ontario and we lived in a 2 bedroom poorly insulated building provided by Minnesota Pulp & Paper Company that my parents rented for $20.00 per month. Our blankets froze to the walls and you did see your breath in the mornings before the wood stove got red and hot.

[@dianamathieson3554]

So you offered a lot of good suggestions but one of the most beneficial ways wad not mention. During winter you should use a humidifier. If you put one in the bedroom and living room you will find that your rooms are warmer. Moisture in the air helps to prevent colds and flush by keeping your nasal membrane moist. Moist membranes prevent cracks in the tissue thus reducing openings for viruses. Moisture in your air helps you to feel warmer. Think of it as humidity in summer. Getting a humidifier has health benefits and helps your home to feel warmer.

[@Lindaastewart7015]

Yes! I turn on my humidifier when the furnace gets turned on!

[@mickefy]

And your plants will thank you! 🪴

[@terresapetersen7318]

Be sure to sanitize the humidifier with vinegar weekly to prevent nasty crud from growing in it.

[@yuppyyupwho]

And enjoy the mould that builds up ….

[@verucasalt9182]

I'm not sure if is a good tip if you live in an area where there is a lot of humidity in the air like in the United Kingdom. 😦 If you want moisture just open the windows !

[@starbrightblue4936]

Goose down blankets and comforters are great. Breathable, lightweight but very warm!

[@dawnbaker9274]

My rice bag is a rice sock. Recycle old socks that don't have holes. Add rice about 1/2 to 2/3 to fill sock. Sew close. I put the rice-filled sock into the matching sock and sew. Kinda extra insulation. Microwave for 2-2.5 minutes. Also use if heat needed for injuries

[@Ruralmomresale]

Just found y’all last week when I began planning my spending freeze. Y’all are the cutest!! I started crocheting up all my extra yarn in preparation for a COLD Oklahoma winter. And we are already under a freeze watch. Thank you for such great content ❤

[@larryware1]

So glad you found our channel, Sara. Glad to have you along with us. Thank you for your kind comment. Blessings, Hope & Larry.

[@paulahastings7865]

Yes, here in Oklahoma we know about power outages during ice storms.

[@carmenortiz5294]

That's a good idea, I can make mine into a bunch of blankets vs wasting time making them into things like sweaters. lol We expect snow today.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

That’s funny, I grew up in Oklahoma but moved to northern Minnesota back in 84’ and I have been frozen ever since….I keep thinking, should I move back to Oklahoma where it’s not cold ?😚

[@michealbendt99gmailcom]

@@paulahastings7865 Hi damsel

[@vickyjansen3544]

I was cold in the house until I cooked for the week and felt warm. Thanks guys!!!!!

[@larryware1]

Good plan!

[@gregorymalchuk272]

If you cook with gas, you may also be feeling the benefits of the added moisture in the air. Moist air at 67 feels like dry air at 73. A good humidifier can make you feel warmer at a lower temperature and help save fuel.

[@amythompson7700]

I always enjoy using the oven to cook at a low steady temperature all afternoon.

[@JayP-kd5rc]

I bought an electric toe warmer for my hubby (who was usually on the cold side), several years ago, which fits across the bed at the bottom, for your feet. But we didn't use it that way. His feet were warm as he wore socks to bed in the cold weather. So I would put it on his side under the covers, running from top to bottom. We would turn it on for an hour or so before bedtime, and when we went to bed, we would just take it out and turn it off. His bed was nice and warm when he got in. If you get into a warm bed, your body heat will keep it warm. Not like getting into a cold bed. He loved it, and said it was like getting into a warm tub. Solved the problem of me liking a cooler room for sleeping, as he was nice and warm. Lost him in Jan 2021 unfortunately, but I still have that pad. Who knows, with the way things are going, I may use it yet. Thanks for your helpful video. I just love you guys.

[@KC-dr3cg]

So sorry to hear of your sadness of losing him. I suggest a book by Matt Fraser " We never die " Having the heating pad where he used to be must let you feel his essence.

[@daisyy99]

So sorry for your loos. May your happy memories comfort you. PS My 18 lb cat is cuddly and warm. He just like to get up at 5 am. LOL.

[@lintlamb8397]

I am sorry. Sweet memories.

[@miastory247]

i lost my son this summer. i am not sure i will ever get over that. i've been married three times. funny i don't miss any of my spouses! but my son was a huge deal. it is odd how people can mean so much and our habits and such. i hope you weather your loss well! i have had a near death experience personally. that taught me that beings never really go away but are always close to your heart. blessings.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

And wee you waarm? or was it all for him?

[@janicewebber5584]

I always wondered why the English used hot water bottles. I grew up in Florida. I moved to Tennessee. Not harsh winters but still get's cold & snow's. I figured out about hot water bottles to pre-warm the bed!👍

[@kimelser3987]

Last winter I bought 2 radiator type space heaters, 1 for the main living area of my apartment and 1 for my bedroom. I turned my furnace completely off. My electric bill went from $150+ down below $70! My apartment was a comfortable temp no matter how cold it got outside.

[@katew3818]

As a child in Scotland we had no heat in the bedrooms. We always had heated over blankets. Good ones last a long time. Dual controls on a double are a good idea. We were comfortable. Once the glass of water next to my bed froze!

[@a13xdunlop]

Scotland in Winter is no fun.

[@aprilezell3784]

I love Scotland but haven’t been there in the winter. I bet it’s brutal in the winter!

[@virginiaoflaherty2983]

That's good. We once lived in an old farm house. One very cold winter the plants froze to death in the bedroom. And I found a poor dead mouse burrowed into the vast number of blankets we had on the bed.

[@sheilamcgregor8441]

😮

[@dhanicollins2448]

I thrifted a vintage wool blanket this year and am amazed at how warm it is. Much better than fleece or down. I layer flannel sheets followed by fleece followed by down followed by wool. This way I can remove a layer or two if I get hot 🥵 which I do as a more “ mature” person 🤣. Great video!

[@larryware1]

Thank you, good to know. We have a couple old (very old) wool blankets. We're going to put them into service.

[@shirleydenton4747]

I did the same. Grandson now claims it.

[@lubc8953]

@dhani Collins people could also cover up with wool rugs. My favorite blanket is a wool rug. It get sunlight to refresh it, if needed.

[@LFetterman7903]

Yes, I use wool blankets extensively! I find them at thrift stores for next to nothing! I wash them 2-3 times, then line dry. They’re great! I use them over another blanket (I’m a bit sensitive to wool), or between two blankets.

[@Blue_Azure101]

You can also get real cotton spun fleece, but it’s a bit pricy unless there’s a Black Friday sale

[@maryw3989]

I have plenty of wool sweaters and wool socks, flannel sheets and warm blankets, quilts etc. I don't heat every room in my house bc I don't use every room in my house, so I close the doors and the heat source to those rooms. I use heavy clear plastic over my windows to keep the drafts out, while allowing me to open my blackout drapes to help me solar heat on sunny days. I use draft guards in my doors.

[@victoriabecraft6166]

WAYS WE STAY WARM IN IOWA! 1. Fleece lined jeans and jogging pants, depending on if we are leaving the homestead. 2. Sealed plastic over our windows then I cover them with large pieces of cream-colored fleece. This keeps any drafts out (we live in the country so it's windy) and the fleece keeps the windows warm. The cream-colored fabric allows light to still enter the house. 3. Fleece tied blankets (2 3-yard pieces of fleece tied together). It keeps you warm will sitting plus is a great 'weighted' blanket to add to the bed at night. 4. I built solar heat collectors around all of my south windows. I collect heat then just open the windows when the area in the heat collectors is warm enough then just let the heat naturally rise into the room. When the air begins to cool, we just close the windows. 5. Insulated drapes. 6. We have a wood stove. It also serves as a clothes dryer. I hang our laundry on clothes racks just before bed and they will be dry in the morning. It also humidifies our air for free. We also have 'rice bags' made with flame retardant fabric (purchased fabric from fabric store, used to sew oven-mits). We heat these on a rack on the top of the wood stove then place them on the top of our flannel sheets before bed. We just remove most of them right before we get into bed, leaving a couple rice bags at our feet. 7. Snuggle! 35 years of marriage and we still love to snuggle! That may be one reason why beds of old were much smaller.😄 Have a blessed day!

[@quietpeasant]

Those are some great tips!

[@lifeonmockingbirdhill]

What do you mean a solar heat collector?

[@victoriabecraft6166]

@@lifeonmockingbirdhill I made wooden boxes (3' x 6') , lined with fire resistant foam insulation panels. I used gutter down spout to create chambers for the air to move through. I left 5 inches of empty chamber space on one end so the hot air could rise into the next set of down spout. The input is actually pulling air (with a computer fan) from our basement (through the window). The air is moved though the first set of down spout, rises at the other end through the empty chamber then moves back through the second set of down spouts where it returns back through the same basement windows (the pipe is just turned to face the opposite direction once it's through the window. The entire heat collector is painted flat black and is covered by a piece of 1/4" glass. It's been highs in the 30's here in Iowa and the tempature coming into the basement from the heat collectors is 180 degrees! I have a cover over the input and output areas which I remove when the solar heat collector temperatures are warm enough to do so. That is when I turn the computer fan on.description

[@victoriabecraft6166]

@@lifeonmockingbirdhill The other solar heat collectors are built around the main floor windows. The heat chambers are below the windows. Those receive air intake through a 1-inch hole (on each side). The air rises through the flat black down spout then, I just open the window and allow it to enter when it's warm enough. I close the window as it cools off in the evening. No fan needed for this one. The down spouts are on a piece of heat resistant foam panel, which can be removed during the summer. The outer glass is also removable for warmer weather. The side panels are greenhouse style panels. Super easy to make and use yet itredneck,

[@janiefox3458]

I forgot my flannel lined jeans - - I need to dig them out. Thanks for reminder.

[@brandi8040]

Rice bag alternative: use cherry pits! They stay warm for quite a long time and they smell really nice, too!

[@cherylhopton2060]

And so far the mice have never attacked cherry pits, but they loved both the rice and the buckwheat versions (during summer storage season - never while being used, thankfully).

[@FunnyMemo]

Where do you get the pits?

[@mweber5459]

Deer corn too!

[@Pwecko]

@@FunnyMemo Er, from cherries? Buy some cherries, eat the cherries and keep the pits. I wonder, though, don't they explode?

[@candicefrost4561]

Whoa! Never thought of that!

[@DeborahBrown-tj7wx]

I'm 70 and since I've gotten older, I like to sleep on my mid-century leather couch as it is easier for me to get in and out of than my taller bed. I have a long heating pad such as the one you pictured in your video and I turn it on setting 1 and prop it along the back cushions so that it warms my back down to my thighs and then cover up with several layers of throws and/or blankets. Very toasty! I also have a small electric fireplace in my adjacent dining area that I run on 75 at night just in case. I live in a condo and even tho my gas heat (not the electric to run the fan, etc) is included in my HOA, the dryness it creates is very hard on my respiratory system and asthma. I also run a nice sized humidifier during colder weather which helps you feel warmer and helps eliminate some the of dryness created by the gas heat. I have an electric throw but even on the lowest setting it burns me up lol.

[@lindadavis5668]

I'm 71, have Rh. Arthritis. I sleep on leather couch with heating pad, down comforter, small Maltese dog, Double knee high socks, and a hoodie if real cold. First layer of clothing tighter than the second and/or third. The knee high socks are hard to find in stores. They make a huge difference out of bed too.

[@jrae6608]

@linda Davis. I use mens tube socks, as can’t find warm knee highs. These work great for me

[@fwebster6226]

We have a lot of the older woollen blankets. When it is really cold we hang them in the doorways. Also our windows have the old fashioned pelmets to cut down on heat loss

[@carlagarrett8584]

I think the biggest thing people have to remember is to close up unused rooms' vents and doors. Cover the windows. Check for leaks in windows etc. Keep the heat at an uncomfortable 55 degrees and wear a sweater and socks. Avoid long showers (heating water for 20 minutes is insane). Unplug everything automatically (small). Don't use the TV 8 hrs/day. Shut the heat off in your garage (not low - off). Have a few extra bucks - get extra insulation in the attic.

[@kerryjames6312]

I warm up in front of heater put on something warm then snug into bed I have light blanket knitted blanket then doona keeps me suggled and watm

[@alissonvonderlane862]

Great content for a future video!

[@neighborhoodcatlady6094]

Yes, I started to close off my two front rooms a couple of years ago. It makes a huge difference.

[@nogames8982]

Turning off the heat in certain rooms is fine. Or even the garage. However, you don't want to get it's so cold in the areas that your pipes freeze and break. Because that will bring on way more costly issues than you really want to deal with.

[@KC-dr3cg]

I have stopped using my television ever because when I go on KZbin I subscribe to shows like Cops or Parking Wars sermons, comedy. music and I subscribe to Under the Median I subscribe to ABC NBC CNN and then at Walmart you can get a screen magnifier for $13 to put your cell phone in back of It serves as an access to news and entertainment .A solar charger can be used to power your cellphone. I live in Minnesota and my electric bill including the fact that my furnace runs occasionally already was $26.32! Next month I will move my bed into my large kitchen. It is the room where I have my thermostat and so by closing off all the other doors I keep my 12x17-ft kitchen at 72° and the rest of my house at 54° my kitchen is adjacent to the bathroom and so I actually have about the same amount of space as people who live in a camper but I have the option of going into any of the other rooms and going into my very clean basement that is devoid of clutter

[@AndreeaJoAnn]

Oh, guys, I love your videos and can't wait to watch it tomorrow - I live in Germany so it would be around 4 a.m. when the video premiers and at about 4.30 a.m. I need to get up for work...so I'll watch it when I come back from work. You videos are so helpful! The prices for some forms of heating have doubled, the factory where I work uses an enormous amount of gas so I am, of course, worried about the situation of the world right now...the prices for everything go up each day and the salaries stay the same so we need to find ways to alleviate the costs...Anyway, I am rambling. Can't wait for the video! I am sending good wishes and all my love! /Andie

[@michealbendt99gmailcom]

Hello Beautiful

[@katherinerichardson1767]

Wow! Larry and Hope your ideas are very useful and your viewers' comments are just icing on the cake for more great ideas. I love to read the comments as well as watch your program. Thanks for sharing!

[@larryware1]

We're probably going to compile the best comments into another video, Katherine. Thank you for yours!

[@Moralatheist101]

I got a Japanese-style hot water bottle (the new model, which is made of extra thick plastic, orange, Amazon). I boil water in my electric kettle, and it stays warm for 24 hours under the sheets where my feet are. I purchased a second one for my cat's bed and she has grown to expect it in the winter. Between wearing thick, fluffy socks and flannel sheets, we stay extra warm at night. Gotta get that sleep!

[@anniep7280]

With regard to the rice or corn filled fleece - dont even have to make a fleece square, just use a white cotton sock that has been laundered. Just fill it and tie the end. Good use for those odd socks we all seem to have!

[@brandi8040]

Yes!!

[@lifeonmockingbirdhill]

Clever!

[@sharonfladeland2621]

@@brandi8040 wouldn’t be hard to hand stitch the end of the sock

[@faithrada]

Great idea!

[@peterjpavlov]

My wife wears a onesie, has an electric blanket and a heating pad for the bed. And for the living room, she uses a heated throw. They are all soft and work really well. By the way, congratulations on the $20 UGG blanket. They sell for at least $100 at Bed Bath & Beyond !

[@donnas1131]

Homemade quilts are always best, I’m teaching myself how to make them now and shopping for fabrics can be easily found in thrift stores, sales, marketplace stash sales and all your old cotton shirts and flannel sheets, so many options!

[@KC-dr3cg]

Your comment is a very good reminder and I am going to follow your lead

[@KC-dr3cg]

The American Red Cross when they are teaching life savings swimming techniques suggest using a pair of blue jeans that you can tie the legs into an individual knots and actually blow the jeans into a life-saving floaty and so I'm thinking that blue jeans would make the very best quilt

[@Jennifer-1724]

My mom gave me two old homemade quilts and a set of flannel sheets. Boy I'm toasty warm! I'm going to call and thank her this morning.

[@MaxineAnne77]

I had the same (denim quilt) idea, but soon realized all that denim would be mighty heavy. Far too heavy for my washer to handle. I'd rather make and use two standard cotton quilts at once and be able to launder them easily when necessary. Good luck.

[@brandi8040]

Yes!! Last year I made a twin sized quilt for my daughter. She picked out all the fabric, from the clearance isles and thrift stores. All except for the batting and backing. It's so cute and SO HEAVY. Currently working on a queen size quilt for my son. Quilts are a must!

[@leighannwoody545]

I don't use a heating pad or electric blanket here in Missouri but I do have a trick or remedy for getting into bed on those cold winter nights. I have a thin, soft wool blanket. In the winter, I remove my top sheet and use this blanket as my top sheet. I like to have several layers of blankets on my bed since I prefer to not heat my bedroom and so when I get into bed, the weight of the bedding presses down and the wool blanket absorbs my body heat and in just a minute or so, I am toasty! I keep the rest of my house at 58-60 in the winter. I heat with propane and in my mid 60's so I try and keep my bills low. I also have breathing issues and the cooler air seems much better on my breathing! Thanks so much for your videos! I truly enjoy them! Be well. :)

[@williamsroberto6598]

Hello, how're you Ann?

[@brianandninaslover2425]

We use polar fleece sheets on our bed with a down comforter. It keeps us quite warm in winter. We also put shrink plastic on our windows to insulate the house and burn wood.

[@lindaallen8800]

Those are too hot for me but know many who like them

[@faithrada]

There are different types of heat sources but my favorite is WOOD heat. There is something special about sitting in front of our Jotul wood stove watching the dancing orange flames thru the glass door. Add in some hot cocoa and a few marshmallows and you're in heaven. 😇

[@monmixer69]

I wear a scarf round the house when I'm cold. Don't know what it is, but keeps me cozy.

[@margal3120]

I wish I would’ve had y’all as my math teachers growing up! The way you explain this math is so easy to understand! Or maybe it’s the topic that holds my attention way more now that I’m adulting 😂 chockful of great information, as usual! We love learning from you guys!! ❤ from MN your neighbor to the north

[@emzirek]

if you have a hand held hair blower/dryer, you can warm your bed really quickly and put it on the floor before you jump into the warm bed

[@snow-wlkr7xplorer494]

Warm your feet and body w it too!

[@ginavonk7799]

I started using a heating pad last winter and I love it!

[@TimMaloneyNMactor]

I haven`t been able to find heating pads anywhere . They are very useful .

[@hazeljohnson6396]

I use a Electric mattress pad..................It was a gift and I love it....................................

[@isabelsebastiao-vieira2152]

Hello Larry and Hope, as you know it is almost 2 a.m. here in Portugal, and I am really tired so, I will have to watch this tomorrow. I am going to sleep now. Have a good video show, and congrats on having just shy of 130 thousand subscribers. Take care, Izzy. It sounds like a great topic. -I hope to implement some of your suggestions here in my home.

[@larryware1]

Bless you, Izzy. Always good to see your comments! Thank you so much.

[@helengannon8855]

You are both so good at explaining things, the electricity companies in Ireland are charging €32 to €37 per kW. Any way we can save is really important at the moment. Thank you

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Helen.

[@bradc6199]

Leftist policies are driving prices up.

[@miastory247]

my mom used to tell me stories of the whole family sleeping together in one bed for warmth. it was a very large bed. they had a family of 5.

[@francescamiddleton9644]

Hope and Larry you are a blessing to the nations. My media analysis tells me this: To Keep Warm in Winter, be as Joy-filled as H&L here!

[@larryware1]

Awe, thank you, Francesca!

[@missworm]

A lot of people recommend closing up rooms. We do the opposite of this. We live in the uk 🇬🇧 in a long Victorian semi that suffers from damp if the heating is off. We used to shut the rooms up but the damp got bad due to lack of air flow. This year we have no central heating and just one log burner in the front room. We stoke the log burner* and open all the doors. The entire house gets warm, and more importantly, dry. The key is to cut out draughts. I’ve made draught excluders for all the doors and windows. It might seem odd to use a draught excluders on an open door, but it actually makes a huge difference. Draught excluders and open doors has raised the temperature in the back of the house by nearly 2 degrees and decreased the moisture by 3%. It’s draughts that make rooms feel cold - cooler temps can actually feel much more comfortable without draughts. *not using a significant number of extra logs, but being more savvy about airflow in the burner. Log burner starts about 5pm.

[@carolsmith2969]

I use reg sheets than put flannel top sheet followed with my old old cotton thermal blanket and finally quilted comforter. I never turn bedroom heat but reverse ceiling fan. You can but on fuzzy socks to keep feet warm. Love your show and keep it up.

[@carolyndymond4065]

I was born in the war year's we were only allowed to bathe once a week and we had no heating just a fire in one room. We wore underwear pants vest petticoat and woollen tights we had jumper and cardigan and when we went out the living room we had a dressing gown that made such a difference.

[@jill4806]

I'm a huge fan of heated mattress cover. They have multiple settings and you can find some with 2 controls ( one for each side of bed) and the heat comes up from underneath you. Mine last for 5 years or so. And I use mine year round for arthritis pain. And I sleep with 3 dogs 🤓 wonderful little sources of heat ❤️

[@ValleyOakPaper]

Agree on both counts. My heated mattress cover has a pre-heat setting to warm up the bed before going to bed. Between the heated mattress cover, my two cats and a nice, thick duvet, I'm toasty all night. 😻

[@dianaross5440]

I love my heated mattress pad. & so do my Dogs, lol

[@dianek5602]

I have crocheted a warm wool blanket that kept me warm last year

I have currently 4 layers on top of my bed, including a weighed blanket (only a small one - 4kg - so not too heavy and very supple) and a woollen blanket. In the bed, I have a small under-heated blanket. I warned up my bed before going to brush my teeth so bed is toasty when getting in bed. I plug it on a 30-minute timer and switch it on as needed during the night. And I wear small cotton socks to keep my feet warm. All day long and year long, I wear 4 layers of clothing - the onion layers principle - lighter ones in summer and warmers in winter. In winter, I might add one extra layer, usually woollen one. I don't hesitate to add second pair of socks and love wearing sheepskin sleepers. Drinking hot beverages is a must. I am always cold and hate the cold so all those layers are a must. I recently "winterize" my house by adding curtains in each doorway and each window has at least 2 curtains, some even 3. Now, as I said I hate the cold so heat my small one-bedroom house 24/7 in winter at the second or third lowest setting, increasing it as it gets colder outside. I noticed it used less gas to keep the house warm all day long than a bust of heating here and there to warm up the house morning and evening.

[@michealbendt99gmailcom]

Hello Beautiful

[@gitaarmanad3048]

I use hot water in a bottle under a blanket to keep me warm. The watercooker takes 3 minutes to boil 1 Ltr. costs for one fill in my country (Netherlands) is about 4 eurocents. Keeps me warm for several hours.

[@annlasher3351]

If you put a blanket over top of your electric blanket it keeps the heat in and provides a little weight

[@lisaward3890]

I use a crocheted blanket that I made from thrift store acrylic yarn on my bed. Yes,we have sleeping bags that we also set on the couch in. Another idea zip 2 sleeping bags together and 2 people can warm up snuggled inside,with a cup of warm liquid!

[@alisonbunce159]

Exactly the same as me Lisa....thrifted acrylic into crochet blankets. I really got into making them and have made 5 double bed size 😆

[@lisaward3890]

@@alisonbunce159 yes,those crocheted blankets are so warm and last for a long time!

[@amandaross2820]

@@alisonbunce159 lol

[@lindabulman6390]

I use fleece sheets. Wear cozy fuzzy socks and have a kitty that loves to sleep by my feet.

[@phyllissupa85]

Hi we have several blankets and nIce Afgans that were made for years I use them to wrap myself when I sitting and watching some on my laptop Love this channel Blessings to u and your family

[@lcm4him]

Thank you Hope and Larry! Many blessings!

[@pamelarising344]

I use 2 hot water bottles in bed. The one at my feet has a soft cover. I also use rice moist pack on my back when watching tv. Drinking hot beverage and eating a warm meal will also warm you. I have been using infra-red quartz heaters and heat room I am in. Might put up electricity $50/month but saves a few hundred per month of oil. I also just bought 2 vesta heaters that are used with 6 hour gel fuel and are safe for indoors. There are 2 parts to this. The bottom part holds 2-3 6 hour gel packs. The top has a fan that is activated with the heat. You can also take the top off (it sits on a grill) and now you have a stove. I bought these if we lose electricity in the winter.

[@desertfish6239]

I bought a portable ceramic heater for about $20. Instead of heating the whole house I put the heater near me. I am quite comfortable. I also layer my clothing. My son got his sleeping bag out and put it on his bed last winter. It has a temperature rating of 15 degrees. He said he was really warm!

[@amberatartimec2564]

I use a single electric underblanket across the foot of the bed for feet warmth. It means you don't get too warm. Double duveting- either both on top, or 1 under and 1 over you. Wearing an old hoodie to bed for head warmth. Doing 5mins of vigorous house work will warm you up- vacuuming stairs, polishing windows or de-cobwebbing corners with a feather duster. Close doors of rooms you don't use or rooms you're in. Thanks for another useful video, you're always such a help. Keeping necks, ankles and wrists warm help immensely.

[@heidibonjour]

Hi all, Using scrap fabric I make 100% cotton bags ( Cut 2 pieces of fabric, 14 inches X 6 inches, sew around the edges to make the bag) , fill with about a pound of white rice , (not cooked) ! Put in microwave for 2 minutes! So, so good, as a heat pack plus I use it when my back is sore; it's also my therapy pack! I've used lots of fillings and the white rice does not have a strong smell like beans and buckwheat do, so I prefer white rice. Plus white rice is cheap! Thanks for the great video!

[@aubreejobizzarro1208]

I love the hot bath tip!! I agree don’t wet your hair! Not only does this end up cooking you off later, but getting your hair wet everyday is actually super damaging! I throw mine up in a bun, even when I shower and it’s not a hair wash day!

[@davisholman8149]

This is so comical for me.😅 I live in Scottsdale, Arizona. My higher utility bills are reverse of everyone up north. I am happy to be able to have $57 electric bills in the winter & $289 bills in the summer (that’s keeping the air at 79 degrees & turning it up to 85 when I am gone for at least a few hours). I like washing my hair in the evening so I feel cooler at night during those stifling hot summer months. I miss the four seasons & lots of green but know I would miss the beautiful winters here if I needed to move.🌵😎✌🏽

[@bmarieluvstheearth3879]

I use a turban after washing my hair. Greatly reduces coldness from wet hair. I use flannel sheets, sleep in legging and sweat pants under 2 comforters, one of which is down, and flannel sheets. I wear robes, sweaters, and sometimes shawls over those around the house at night.

[@rg-mi5hh]

We are going to buy a couple of electric space heaters if electric is cheaper this winter. We will use it along with gas. We will use only when we are right with them and not when sleeping. Thanks for the info on the oscillating heater and kwh used compared to small ceramic heaters.

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

My favorite heater for long term/hours used= oil radiator I got ALL of my oil heaters free off the side of the road. Efficient and effective for small rooms.

[@CanadianQueen.]

I need advice please, I follow alot of this advice but find I’m getting a lot of condissation . Any advice welcome. Thanks and god bless

[@onemishelle]

We just had our attic re-insulated and we felt the temperature difference immediately. Our electric and gas bill dropped by 50% so far. Only wish we had done this years ago!

[@monicaambs]

I also noticed a difference in the spare bedroom in the basement after insulating it with RocWool. But still pretty cool down there. Only go down there to wash clothes.

[@kristinshaw7497]

A year ago, we insulated our third-floor attic and noticed a huge difference. Just a few weeks ago, we spent about $250 to insulate the 2nd floor attic space right above our kitchen. The kitchen used to feel so much colder than the rest of the house (we have insulated drapes covering the opening to the dining room), After many years of living with the temperature difference, it almost feels weird that the kitchen is basically the same temp. as the rest of the downstairs. Love it, though! Wish we had done it sooner, for sure! I did the job myself, and it took me maybe 6 hrs.

[@monicaambs]

@@kristinshaw7497 I also did it myself. Its fairly easy

[@onemishelle]

Gas bill was $68 bucks for our 4500 sq ft home. Whoop!

[@samanthadudley6412]

Me and my husband have an electric blanket but it only lasted about a year but we still use it as a regular blanket ( i use my side as a flannel sheet, I lay on top of it). My grandparents always had some when I was in high school and lived with them and they lasted a long time then, I think the newer ones don't last as long as the older ones.

[@larryware1]

They just aren't as well made as the old ones, Samantha.

[@andreaarias2085]

Here in Southern California winters are usually mild, I usually just wear PJs, and socks. Sometimes I wear my robe or a quilted coat to bed! I use layers in bedding including a wool one.

[@greeneyedredhead61]

Great tips you guys. Yes I have a snuggie, it was a gift but I do love it. Electric blanket: when I lived in Ottawa Kansas, the coldest place I ever lived, I bought and used an electric blanket. It helped me survive those 20 below zero temps. Now I am back in California and no I do not use an electric blanket anymore. But I would yes if I was cold enough. No, I don't like weighted blankets. Too heavy for me. I like to move around a lot when I sleep. To keep warm, I do do some of your tips. Extra blanket on bed. Wearing sweats around house. Always keep my feet covered. And layers of clothes of course. And yes drink hot drinks and cook more often as well, like pots of soups or beans or a nice cake in the oven...cooking always warms up my house. One year a long time ago, my heater quit working and I only had space heaters to use. My electric bill was 400.00 for that December and 400.00 for January.... That was the last time I used those.

[@lydiaoboyle7541]

I just bought a sleeping bag from the thrift store it's a Coleman it opens up almost the size of a regular bed and it keeps me extremely warm I wear a scarf and sometimes put a hat on

[@michealbendt99gmailcom]

Hey Beautiful

[@quietpeasant]

My standard cold weather indoor attire at home includes wool socks, slippers and layers. I usually have on a hoodie or sweater with a high neck. If I'm still not warming up I put my hood up or put on a stocking cap. I also drink hot herbal tea throughout the day.

[@larryware1]

Great tips, Wendy!

[@WhitneyAbrina]

Are you serious about wearing a hood or stocking cap indoors?

[@1mourningdove54]

@@WhitneyAbrina I know that I can't/won't sleep in a hat. I prefer to just pull the blankets up almost all the way over my head.

[@VBYCHOICE]

Biddenford electric blankets and throws are the best!! I wear a heavy flannel shirt over my nightgown and wool socks. Toasty warm all night!

[@tessoxford5074]

I use a heating pad at my feet. Mine is extra long ,and I'm short ,so I put my thick socks on the pad on medium between my sheets, then when warm I put them on and snuggle in onto of the pad. Works wonderful.

[@lindadavis5668]

Me too plus my 5 pound Maltese dog. My cell phone is warm too!!!

[@LouiseFranksArt]

Definitely feeling like I should be buying blankets and fluffy coats for the house this Christmas. Our heating bill has doubled and we were already in fuel poverty (UK). Now between mortgage, heating a food bills we have zero left for anything. Zero.

[@amandawhite982]

I love some of these ideas. A lot I already do but some are new to me and great ideas! Keep the videos coming! Love you guys!

[@michealbendt99gmailcom]

Hello Beautiful

[@susanmitchell4820]

I have a mattress pad that is 26 years old! I warm the bed and shut off when I get in. LOVE IT!!!

[@ksbrook1430]

Thank you for the info about electric blankets. I'm going to look for a heating pad. Seems to be more versatile. Have plenty of blankets and flannel sheets.

[@makalu877]

I didn't know parabolic heaters were so efficient. You covered the subject thoroughly. Thank you!!

[@nancyschwartz5665]

Cuddl Duds make incredible womans lightweight longjohn tops and bottoms that will easily fit under work clothes without adding bulk. The goal is to trap the air next to your body but not restrict movement. Cotton is not your friend as it will hold moisture when you sweat. Yes, even when you are cold you sweat, especially your feet. Smartwool or Darn Tough are two great choices for soft wool socks. Darn Tough will even replace them for free if you get a hole in them. Often times people think big loose clothing will keep you warm but it just doesn't work that way. Thanks again for a really useful video. Oh, and keeping your wrists covered will help to keep your fingers warm so wristwarmers or fingerless gloves can also be your friend.

[@williamsroberto6598]

Hello, how're you Nancy?

[@margaretnolan2691]

By adding some blanket to the inside of your curtains putting it between the curtain and the backing, it not only looks and hangs nicely but keeps the cold from coming inside the room, ....try it it really works

[@larryware1]

Super tip, Margaret!

[@CanadianQueen.]

I love my heater mattress cover , it is dual. Purchased at Costco

[@d.b.4162]

So sad it’s come down to this. Utilities seem to be going up and up. As well as everything else. I bet that we the consumers will never see the prices come back down so we can live normal lives again. That being said these are great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@marcidehm8083]

I love my foam mattress topper for staying warm in bed. The one I have now is quite thick, about four inches, so I sink in a bit. I find it really holds my body heat. It's terrible in hot weather but can be removed.

[@Kelly-fh3pn]

After 2 hours on my foam mattress, I am ready to go lay in the snow.

[@JettBlast]

I can understand where both of you are coming from...

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

in hot weather just put a couple extra sheets on the bed it will defray the foam heat.

[@valeriesmith1913]

I have a feather mattress well to be honest I have three of them. If you don't have rice if you're on a farm you can put cattle feed in a bag Ziploc bag and put it in the microwave and I think that stays just a little bit warmer than the rice bags do better pillows is great they just really keep your body warm at night. I love your show and thank you so much for all your tips that you share with other people. God bless you and yours. Sending this from Missouri

[@CH-1984]

We have loooong Northern Minnesota winters! 20 below Zero is not unusual. I wear 5 layers. We can't lower the house temperatures too much. We did that one winter & a bit of mold developed on the walls of our 130 year old farm house. All the windows have been replaced over our 29 years here, but I still apply plastic kits to most , if not ice would form inside window. Our propane furnace is set to 68 (67 at night). Yet the humidity is so low, I become a static zapper to the touch! We only use a space heater in the bathroom, & the plugin gets too warm if long running. Thanks to the commenters who mentioned Sunbeam brand, because our old Sears electric blanket might be on it's last season.

[@KC-dr3cg]

I cover my windows with bubble wrap the kind with the big bubbles and not the miniature bubbles

[@MichaelBerry-yr9ev]

Yes! I use the heating pad quite often and tuck it under my blanket it works quite well!

[@nancyrichardson9927]

A few years ago, I purchased an electric mattress pad with dual controls for my husband. We turn it on about 10 minutes before we go to bed so the sheets are nice and toasty. I turn my side off fairly quickly while he leaves his on longer. Allows us to leave the gas furnace turned down all night.

[@michealbendt99gmailcom]

Hello Beautiful

[@Goody2shzToo]

We use a heated mattress pad with dual controls on our California king bed. We've had it at least 10 years, probably longer. It hardly uses any electricity at all. At least it doesn't raise our bill. We heat our house with our woodstove. The only time we ever turned on our furnace was when we first bought the house just to make sure it worked. We have two thermal fans on top of the stove, which operate totally without electricity, and they create a gentle draft that circulates the heat throughout the house. So we never have to turn on the stove's built-in electric fan. I've taken some extreme outdoors classes and one thing I learned when camping in the snow is to heat some water and pour it into one of those practically indestructible plastic water bottles, screw the cap on tightly, and place it in the toe box of your sleeping bag a few minutes before turning in. I never actually tried it but it might be a good tip for someone who has no other way to heat up their bed. Thank you for all the tips!

[@donotRussiamyMerica]

Don’t drain your tub after the bath. The water will add heat and humidity.

[@dianeyoung2914]

Oh my goodness, didn't know Ugg did blankets, just went on to Amazon and they are all above £200!!! Think I'll stick to my blanket robe, like your sons but not Starwars and I have a teddy bear onesie too.

[@yrich5737]

I saw some in Marshalls for under $100.

[@silvesan9162]

I make rice bags (repurposed cotton fabric filled with uncooked dry rice), warm a couple in the microwave, then slide them in the bed where my feet will go. The bags stay warm a looong time. If my feet are warm, I am warm! Another strategy is to wear alpaca wool socks...no allergic reaction like with sheep wool.

[@splash4891]

great idea about the rice, how long does it stay warm?

[@UndertheMedian]

Mine retain some warmth for maybe 45 minutes. Long enough to keep warm to fall asleep.

[@splash4891]

@@UndertheMedian ok thanks that sounds like perfect amt. of time indeed

[@jackieknight5804]

Be careful, i caught the microwave on fire !

[@chaoticallysay2625]

Omg You 2 ...try Kohls on electric balnkets the cost is more but they are good

[@lifebeyondthesalary2458]

We LOVE our heated mattress pad!!! We’ve had that sucker for years & LOVE IT!!!

[@susanmiller8944]

I live in North Carolina We're getting hit this week with 20-30 degrees at night it seems early but when i get out of bed i'm so cold all day long yes i'm going to put insulated under wear never thought about doing that in the house thank you for your channel you Both are so sweet since i found you I turn your channel everyday

[@jesusclone1985]

I have a queen size electric blanket by Sunbeam, one of the more costly ones by them with dual controls. My mom got one too elsewhere, but that broke quickly and was inexpensive (not Sunbeam). My Sunbeam cost a bit. Before we added insulation to the attic, above my bedroom, the blanket saved me. I turned it on about half an hour before going to bed and I used it along with my other bedding. I still use the blanket as needed.

[@AtlantaHospiceRN]

Never allow the blanket to cover the controllers. There’s a fuse that will blow at 104 degrees. I learned that on a random KZbin video. The replacement controllers cost more than a new blanket

[@jesusclone1985]

@@AtlantaHospiceRN I don't cover them. The cord is very long and I lay both on the floor.

[@pamelaremme38]

Hope you don't have problems with arthritis? You are wrapping yourself in EMF's not good.

[@katkat2340]

I love ours ! Great and helps with back pain too!

[@lucyszoocrew6037]

@@pamelaremme38 I have Arthur and fibro along with scoliosis and degenerative disc disease I couldn't walk in the morning if I didn't use an electric blanket at night. When I go out in the winter I can only stay out a couple hours because when I get cold my body stops working.

[@jillr1542]

My plan for the cooler seasons is I find warm pajamas and warm socks on the off season at goodwill for my kids and myself. They also have their own water bottles they I fill every night. We do not have the heat on during the night. Also when I’m done using the oven I turn it off and open the oven door to warm the kitchen.

[@franw4736]

Love your show. You give such good advice on saving money. I just want to thank you for your time and effort in research.

[@UndertheMedian]

You are so welcome!

[@sustainablelife1st]

I still have my grandparent's electric blanket from the 1960's. Works great. I remember sleeping under it when I was a kid. It's a sears brand.

[@danainaclang9732]

I live in Florida and I don’t let my family turn on the heat no matter how cold it gets. Those $150 electric bills are amazing compared to my $450 electric bills in the summer.

[@davisholman8149]

I live in Scottsdale, Arizona. My $300 bill goes to a mere $65 bill. I have a 4 bedroom home & try to be very frugal with how I keep the thermostat.

[@michealbendt99gmailcom]

Hello Beautiful

[@sherylwesterman4987]

I'm a hot-blooded person. I can't deal with flannel sheets. My feet, however, are blocks of ice. I wear light jammies, heavy socks, and if I get cold, add a blanket. I'm near Buffalo, NY, where it gets mighty cold.

[@williamsroberto6598]

Hello, how're you sheryl?