Plan ahead!
In Winter the temperatures are frigid here in New England. I know this isn't the only place where people need to keep warm. Inside or out this lens will show you the best ways to stay warm this Winter.
Staying Warm and Cozy at Night
Choosing the Right Comforter for You
- Fill Power
The space one ounce of down occupies in cubic inches. Higher fill power means your down comforter will last longer.
600+ fp is good
700+ fp is better
800+ fp is best - Thread Count
Thread count tells you how tightly woven the fabric is. The higher the thread count, the less likely that feathers will work their way out.
180 - 220 tc is good
230 - 280 tc is better
300 - 400 tc is best - Weight
The weight you choose depends on the temperature you keep your room at night. The size of your bed also makes a difference. This is a basic guideline to help you decide how much comforter you actually need.
64 - 75 degrees F
Twin 24. oz.
Double 30 oz.
Queen 34 oz.
King 40 oz.
54 - 64 degrees F
Twin 28. oz.
Double 34 oz.
Queen 38 oz.
King 45 oz.
44 - 54 degrees F
Twin 32. oz.
Double 38 oz.
Queen 42 oz.
King 50 oz. - Types of "Down"
Not all Down is created equal. Sometimes it isn't Down at all.
Siberian Down is the best quality Down.
Followed by:
Hungarian Down
Goose Down
Goose feather and Down
Duck feather and Down
Duck feather
An Excellent Selection of Down Comforters
Supremium Baffle Box Medium Weight White Goose Down Comforter White Queen
Queen Size
Hungarian Down
390 Thread Count
700 Fill Power
32 oz
Amazon Price: $379.99 (as of 10/16/2008)
List Price: $840.00
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Supremium Baffle Box Light Weight Goose Down Comforter White Queen
Queen Size
Hungarian Down
390 Thread Count
700 Fill Power
26 oz
Amazon Price: $359.99 (as of 10/16/2008)
List Price: $800.00
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Northern Indulgence 700+fp Canadian Goose Down Comforter Warm Weight, Queen
Queen Size
Goose Down
360 Thread Count
700 Fill Power
37 oz
Amazon Price: $569.95 (as of 10/16/2008)
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Premium Baffle Box Medium Weight Goose Down Comforter White Queen
Queen Size
Goose Down
300 Thread Count
650 Fill Power
32 oz
Amazon Price: $289.99 (as of 10/16/2008)
List Price: $640.00
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Glacier Luxurious Queen White Goose Down Comforter for Winter Comfort - 700 Fill Power
Queen Size
Goose Down
353 Thread Count
700 Fill Power
25 oz
Amazon Price: $179.99 (as of 10/16/2008)
List Price: $399.99
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Staying Warm in your Workspace
Choosing the Right Portable Heater for You
If you are going to be in one place for a while, at a desk for example, you really don't need to use energy to heat up the whole room. Three types of heaters for this purpose are ceramic, fan forced, and infrared.
If you share the space with others or are not able to stay in front of the heater you will need a something that heats the whole room. Two options to look at are baseboard, and radiator heaters.
An Excellent Selection of Portable Heaters
DeLonghi DCH1030 Ceramic Heater
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List Price: $28.00
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Honeywell HZ2800BW Turbo Heater Fan
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List Price: $36.99
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WindChaser PARHAL66 Halogen Far Infrared Parabolic Heater
Release Date: 09/01/2006
Amazon Price: $45.99 (as of 10/16/2008)
List Price: $59.99
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Honeywell HZ515 Low Profile Silent Comfort Heater
Release Date: 03/29/2005
Amazon Price: $63.35 (as of 10/16/2008)
List Price: $59.99
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Bionaire BH3900-U Convection Console Heater with Adjustable Thermostat
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List Price: $89.99
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Cuddle Up By a Fire
Ventless & Electric Fireplaces
Red Electric Stove
$299.95
20-1/2" x 13-1/2" x 25"H
$399.95
Fireplace 48"W x 13-3/4"D x 42"H
Available Finishes: Oak, Mahogany, White, and Black
Requires no venting, hookups or electricity
Keep the Cold Out
TWIN DRAFT GUARD
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Henkel 00-09122 Duck 62-Inch-by-210-Inch Shrink Film Window Kit, 5-Pack
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Amazon Price: $9.89 (as of 10/16/2008)
List Price: $13.09
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Dow Chemical Co. 157901 Great Stuff Insulating Foam Sealant for Gaps & Cracks
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Amazon Price: $5.33 (as of 10/16/2008)
List Price: $5.99
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Staying Warm Outside
Below are a few options to start your search. Click on a link and make sure to browse around to find the best set for you.
Elita Warmwear long sleeve shirt
86% Thermal Microfiber, 14% Lycra Spandex
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List Price: $36.00
Elita Warmwear legging
86% Thermal Microfiber, 14% Lycra Spandex
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List Price: $30.00
Essential Apparel Basic Thermal Top - b800ls
Circular waffle knit that traps and retains body heat.
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Essential Apparel Basic Thermal Bottom - b800dr
These are made of the same midweight waffle knit material as the top.
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Thermal Long Sleeve Slip-on Shirt & Pants
Thermal long sleeve tee top and pant sets available in a boy print with penguins or girl print with pink bows.
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Keep those tootsies Warm too
Smartwool Kid's Ski Racer Sock 10 196
Lightweight socks made of wool, nylon, and spandex with cushioning around the shin and foot.
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List Price: $12.95
Wigwam 40 Degree Below Sock for Adults
Heavyweight socks made of a wool and nylon blend.
Amazon Price: (as of 10/16/2008)
List Price: $10.99
Hot Chillys Hi-Volume Winter Sock - Women's - hc2214
Heavyweight socks with a ribbed top band.
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Nordic Gear Lectra Wader Sox Battery Heated Socks
Battery heated socks made of wool, winter acrylic, polyester, and nylon.
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List Price: $29.99
It's all about the Down
Not just for your bed!
Mountain Hardwear Men's Absolute Zero Parka
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List Price: $600.00
TAIGA Seymour 700 PLUS Goosedown Jacket - Women's Light & Silk-Soft European Goosedown Hooded Jacket, Black, MADE IN CANADA
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List Price: $183.95
Womens Marmot Guides Down Outerwear Jacket
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Obermeyer Starlight Down Jacket for Girls (Size 2 - 8)
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Canada Goose Chilliwack Parka - Kids'
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List Price: $354.95
Share your best tip for staying warm in the Fall & Winter
It freezing cold outside and the electricity is out. You have a woodstove or perhaps just a fireplace. Your family huddles by the fire but sometime you'll need to use the freezing cold bathroom. Yikes!
I take a few bricks, heat them up in the fire and then place them in a coffee can and place these on the bathroom floor. 3 or 4 cans can keep a small bathroom relatively warm for an hour. kind of a Mini stove. : )
We keep our heat at 62. We decided to try to see how much cold we could stand. After three days of adjusting with hot cocoa, lots of layered clothes and multiple blankets to help us through we became accustomed to 62. Now we are so accustomed to it, that 65 seems too warm!
We did the same thing in the summer with fans. We keep it at 80 and it seems cool to us.
Our electric bill was $112.00 in mid August in NC!
Eat your heart out!
Posted August 22, 2008
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adez7
Hi Christine, I love this lens. I am putting a new comforter line up on one of my other web sites and will put a link to this lens there. 5*'s from me for a job well done. Posted January 14, 2008 |
