I always run my humidifier in the winter. With the heat on; everything dries out and with added moisture; rooms feel
warmer.
Good for our skin and houseplants too.
That way, you can still be comfortable with the thermostat lower.
Don't have one? Then keep a tea kettle heating on the stove. Just be sure to turn it off when out or sleeping.
Same with candles. They do add a bit of warmth.
Add rugs to bare floors. Toasty socks. Flannel jammies.
A beloved pet at your feet?
And things you should have done before the cold season came (but never too late)-
add more insulation to attic space.
Caulk windows/doors
Check the electrical outlets; they let in a lot of air.
They make kits for those too.
Pipes too; anything that intrudes into the house.
For the readers that may still have single pane windows; film kits are available (although pricey)
What I used to do before I got my new windows was buy a large piece of plastic and cut it into pieces.
A lot cheaper. And it's thicker plastic (Reuse for next year)
Secure to the window with strips of cardboard; top and bottom then staple on. Doesn't do as much
damage as nails do.
Can't/won't do that? Heavy drapes help to keep the drafts out (but
no light gets in either)
Or you could add a wood burning stove. Most cities have tree shredding places and there's always
lot's of stumps to pick up and use (rather than buying those store bags of wood pieces.)
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