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Surprised no one mentioned possibility of pipes freezing with lower temperatures yet. That can be an expensive experience that far negates any savings of trying to keep the heat down.
That happened to DH a couple times before I met him. Older mobile home----got below zero and he had to spend the winter in Quartzite!
When I lived where winter existed, it was hoodies for me. Never have been able to wear pull-over sweaters or vests---at some point I'll get too hot. Don't know how people do that.
I'll never understand why people dress up (and by "up" I mean multiple cashmere sweaters that need to be dry-cleaned) just to sit at home. If only cashmere kept me warm, I'd have one sweater and wear it while at home every day for two weeks, then clean it. Who would care?
You'll have to pry my cashmere sweaters out of my cold hands.
Then don't complain about the cost of buying and maintaining it.
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I miss cashmere….
I like it, too, but every cashmere sweater I've ever had has disintegrated after a few years of wear. Polar fleece is forever! LOL
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Thermal top/pants.
1 pair of sweat pants.
Three layer top: thermal, sweat shirt. Sweat zip up jacket.
Two pairs socks,: one athletic footies, with wool socks over them. One pair of lamb wool slippers.
Barely keeping warm.
The home temp is set at 66.
I'm at 64, wearing cotton socks, fleece and cotton knit slippers, cotton pants, cotton long-sleeved T-shirt, and a fleece pullover. I'm as toasty as can be. I'm also drinking gallons of hot tea throughout the day.
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Surprised no one mentioned possibility of pipes freezing with lower temperatures yet. That can be an expensive experience that far negates any savings of trying to keep the heat down.
Pipes aren't going to freeze with the thermostat set in the 60s. The furnace tech suggested I go no lower than 58 when leaving the house for an extended period.
Sitting here though:
Thermal top/pants.
1 pair of sweat pants.
Three layer top: thermal, sweat shirt. Sweat zip up jacket.
Two pairs socks,: one athletic footies, with wool socks over them. One pair of lamb wool slippers.
Barely keeping warm.
The home temp is set at 66.
Our home temp is set at 65F during daytime and 60 F at night.
I wear sweat pants, 3 top layers (a cotton undershirt, a cotton turtle neck and a sweater), a pair of merino wool socks with a pair of knit slippers. I am quite warm and actually have to remove my sweater when I do some heavy duty work around the house like vacuuming, sweeping the floor. I have to strip down to only a sleeveless undershirt with a fan on during my workout sessions (treadmill, weight lifting, pushups, pullups).
When we go hiking in cold weather (below 35F), I wear my merino wool thermal underwear (top and bottom) under my turtleneck and jeans and a light weight winter jacket (the down jacket is used only in much colder weather).
I have several cashmere sweaters/cardigans which I have not worn since my retirement few years ago. Yes, the cashmere sweaters are nice (light weight and warm) but they are fragile and not as durable as merino wool. I think I only used dry cleaning once (for my wool & cashmere sweaters) in all my working life. I found that hand washing them in Woolite then laying them out flat to dry worked just fine.
I don't know what to make out of the OP's post about turning down the thermostat to save money but have to buy more cashmere sweaters and paying for dry cleaning. IMO, if you can afford cashmere sweaters for home clothes and dry cleaning bill, you would not need to worry about saving heating bills unless you are environmentally minded. Just remember that dry cleaning solvents have more toxic chemicals than carbons ;-)
Our home temp is set at 65F during daytime and 60 F at night.
I wear sweat pants, 3 top layers (a cotton undershirt, a cotton turtle neck and a sweater), a pair of merino wool socks with a pair of knit slippers. I am quite warm and actually have to remove my sweater when I do some heavy duty work around the house like vacuuming, sweeping the floor. I have to strip down to only a sleeveless undershirt with a fan on during my workout sessions (treadmill, weight lifting, pushups, pullups).
When we go hiking in cold weather (below 35F), I wear my merino wool thermal underwear (top and bottom) under my turtleneck and jeans and a light weight winter jacket (the down jacket is used only in much colder weather).
I have several cashmere sweaters/cardigans which I have not worn since my retirement few years ago. Yes, the cashmere sweaters are nice (light weight and warm) but they are fragile and not as durable as merino wool. I think I only used dry cleaning once (for my wool & cashmere sweaters) in all my working life. I found that hand washing them in Woolite then laying them out flat to dry worked just fine.
I don't know what to make out of the OP's post about turning down the thermostat to save money but have to buy more cashmere sweaters and paying for dry cleaning. IMO, if you can afford cashmere sweaters for home clothes and dry cleaning bill, you would not need to worry about saving heating bills unless you are environmentally minded. Just remember that dry cleaning solvents have more toxic chemicals than carbons ;-)
Outdoors is 30F. Indoors 74F. I am sitting on a couch wearing underwear top/ bottom short sleeve/shorts and cotton socks. The heater wasn't turn on all winter. The house insulation is great and I am warm.
I sleep under thick down duvet and a window crack open, though. Love the cold and the sea breeze.
Have to mention that I am NOT heat tolerant. Anything over 80F makes me suffer.
Yeah. It sounds a bit silly to turn down the heater but buy cashmere to keep warm. Where is the saving??
I do not dress up at home either. Cashmere is only for the office, not for too cold days though, it's a way too thin. Layering is the only that helps. Thermals, sweaters, scarves and coats at home will do.
Thanks, I know what "tongue-in-cheek" humor is, but I think you forgot that people cannot determine your tone from a brief single sentence post, whether they are British or not.
I wanted to save money on heating but I think the cost of cashmere and dry cleaning will make up for any money I might save.
One thing you might want to keep in mind is that once you own a sweater you can wear it more than once, and it works each time you wear it.
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