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Funny. I bought toasty new hat and gloves this weekend. Short and tall lined boots from last year are still good. Still would like a “medium” coat when it’s 30-45 but that probably won’t happen.
You can put thin plastic sheeting (99 cent thin see through 9x12' plastic painting tarps from home depot) on drafty windows, stretched taut and held in place with thumb tacks. Cover the whole window frame. This will raise the indoor temperature a good 10 degrees. You can cut 1" slits, reinforced with scotch tape in the tarp to allow easy access to blinds or shades cords or wands, and also let a small amount of fresh air in. The first time I did that the tarp filled with air like a sail. It gave me a 4" air barrier between the window and the inside. The raise in temperature was immediate.
Those Uniqlo heat layers have been amazing for me too. Discovered them last winter. I also bought a Uniqlo coat that's very warm. I had also shopped Canada Goose jackets the same day but Uniqlo compared favorably and I think the cost difference between the two coats was $800.
You can put thin plastic sheeting (99 cent thin see through 9x12' plastic painting tarps from home depot) on drafty windows, stretched taut and held in place with thumb tacks. Cover the whole window frame. This will raise the indoor temperature a good 10 degrees. You can cut 1" slits, reinforced with scotch tape in the tarp to allow easy access to blinds or shades cords or wands, and also let a small amount of fresh air in. The first time I did that the tarp filled with air like a sail. It gave me a 4" air barrier between the window and the inside. The raise in temperature was immediate.
actually , double sided tape and window plastic is the way to go. winter drapes are used for privacy. A draft thingy for the bottom of the doors . Finally, a warm mist humidifier is in use most of the day.
Sherpa blanket throws and bed blanket does it for us. Heavy wool is a go too.
As for outdoors, wool pants and layers will keep things toasty. A fur lined hat is the way to go.
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