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Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space hea... - 12/2/2007 4:19:41 PM   
Vendaval


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Status: offline 		Greetings A/all,
 
This winter I find myself in a cute old place that is freezing cold during the winter nights.  There are already piles of blankets on the bed and a down comforter. Which are warmer, flannel or silk/satin sheets?  What are your personal recommendations on sturdy, practical brands.  (Not something in the $300 for a set category!) 
 
Also, I am looking for an energy-efficient space heater that runs off of electricity and will warm a large room.
 
Thank you in advance for your replies!
 
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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 4:36:29 PM   
popeye1250


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Status: offline 		Ven, what do you need all that stuff in California for?
You don't know cold.
Ever spent a winter in New Hampshire before?
We're talking Cold!
It's so cold there I once saw a lawyer with his hands in his own pockets!
I was walking down the street and saw a dog stuck to a fire hydrant!
The birds were coughing!
Hillary Clinton thinks it's warm!

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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 4:39:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		          I'd strongly recommend one of the oil-filled radiator style heaters.  You won't get the quick rush of blowing hot air, but they will warm a large space quite well in a few hours.  Our furnace was out for a week with overnight temps dropping to freezing and one of those served us very well.  You can also set the desired temp and power level.

       For the bathroom, go with one of the ceramic heaters that does give you that nice flow of warm air.

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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 4:41:21 PM   
Vendaval


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Status: offline 		Popeye dear,
 
As much as I would love to spend all day keeping warm with naked slaves, the duties and responsibility of the office
call me away from hearth and home.
 
I would enjoy visiting the East Coast in the late spring or early fall, but not in the dead of winter!
 
Brrrrr....(teeth chattering!)
 
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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 4:43:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		I recommend a big, warm, fluffy dog...they warm the bed better than any electric blanket!

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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 4:44:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		Rich is right, but I'll tell ya what.  Go and buy and electric matress pad cover and flannel sheets.  About 10 minutes or so before you get into bed, turn the cover on and when you get into bed....heated sheets!  They will keep you warm.

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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 4:44:56 PM   
Vendaval


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Status: offline 		Hello Rich,
 
My one concern with the oil heaters is that we have a couple of cats here and would rather not have one knock the heater over.  Are there some models that are more stable than others?  I am going to head over to Home Despot and check on their inventory this week.
 
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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 4:46:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yes the electric radiators work well and are a safe type of heater.   Flannel sheets are the best for staying warm.  Invest in an electric blanket for nights.  I can't sleep under a huge pile of blankets.  The flannel sheet and the electric blanket alone will keep you nice and snuggy all night.

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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 4:46:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		I wish that were possible, windchymes!  But we already have 2 kitties and a snake here, none of whom would appreciate having a large canine in the place!

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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 4:51:26 PM   
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Status: offline 		I doubt the cats will knock over the radiator heater.  They are pretty stable and most are on casters which make them bottom heavy.  Most electric heaters have an auto shut off if tipped over.   If you can't see yourself using that there are heaters that you can set to start and turn off at specific times.  If you go that route be sure to get something with a fan on it. 

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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 4:51:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		         What I was referring to is a sealed unit.  I've had mine for several years with no leaks.  I suppose an extra-large tomcat could knock one over by jumping from the top, but the design wouldn't make it a comfortable cat perch.  The only downsides I've noted are that it needs a fairly open area to sit in and they really hurt your toes when you walk into them in the dark.

     Flannel sheets from Target work very well.  About $60.

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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 4:58:57 PM   
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ORIGINAL: sharainks

Yes the electric radiators work well and are a safe type of heater.   Flannel sheets are the best for staying warm.  Invest in an electric blanket for nights.  I can't sleep under a huge pile of blankets.  The flannel sheet and the electric blanket alone will keep you nice and snuggy all night.


That's what I used in N.H. , flannel sheets and an electric blanket.
Then you can turn the heat down to 60 and save a lot of money.

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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 5:37:16 PM   
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ORIGINAL: popeye1250

Ven, what do you need all that stuff in California for?
You don't know cold.
Ever spent a winter in New Hampshire before?
We're talking Cold!
It's so cold there I once saw a lawyer with his hands in his own pockets!
I was walking down the street and saw a dog stuck to a fire hydrant!
The birds were coughing!
Hillary Clinton thinks it's warm!


It's so cold there I once saw a lawyer with his hands in his own pockets


LOL!

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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 5:41:38 PM   
Owner59


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Status: offline 		Down comforters,the best.Get a good one,LL Bean,Eddie Bauer.

Matched w/ flannel,even better.

Someone else in bed with you.

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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 5:48:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		When we visited England on our honeymoon and stayed in several castles in the north area (talk about cold, rainy, and expensive to heat!) the heating method of choice seemed to be electric blankets.

If you're worried about the kitties knocking over an oil-filled heater, go to a hobby/home decorating store and get a spool of the bare metal wire used to hang picture frames, then tie that off to something higher than the heater.

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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 6:34:27 PM   
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Here's another vote for the oil-filled, fanless, radiator-type heater. I have the one sold by Lakewood. It's quiet and effective. I have six cats, three of which are semi-kittens, and they've never come close to knocking it over. Lamps, speakers, chairs, yeah, but not the heater. Flannel sheets. Down comforter.

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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 6:38:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		Depending on the size bed you have, you can get a very nice wool mattress pad for a good price. 
I find that the wool mattress pad not only keeps you warm when you have a lack of electric heat, (or if you keep buying faulty waterbed heaters like I do) it also regulates the body temperature. 


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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 6:44:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		Flannel if you must. I'd say heavy wool blankets are best though. Cold room, hot bed. Sleep nude with a partner to create that special shared body heat.

The cat sleeps on sheepskin donut-shaped beds that are placed throughout the house. Get the snake a heated rock maybe.

Drink hot teas and dress warmly. Personally, I rarely put the heat on in wintertime. It's 68 degrees in the house right now - in summer, I'd be hugely grateful for that!

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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 6:44:47 PM   
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ORIGINAL: DesertRat

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Here's another vote for the oil-filled, fanless, radiator-type heater. I have the one sold by Lakewood. It's quiet and effective. I have six cats, three of which are semi-kittens, and they've never come close to knocking it over. Lamps, speakers, chairs, yeah, but not the heater. Flannel sheets. Down comforter.

Bob


They also stut off,when tipped.They work great. 

A heat light(bought from a pet store),for the serpent.

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RE: Recommendation on winter bedding, comforters, space... - 12/2/2007 6:59:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		Kansas can get unmercifully cold in the winter and couple that with the wind we get here, often 30-40 mph during storms and you have to find ways to stay warm. 

Warm fuzzy housecoats are nice and keep you mobile, as are big fuzzy slippers.  When it gets really cold the housecoat goes on over the clothing.  Layering helps as well.  I just got a couple of packs of womens sleeveless undershirts which have helped. 

Here in KS in the middle of the winter it is not unheard of for men to try to get peeks of women's bare ankles because thats about all of most women that you will get a glimpse of till spring.

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