tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009939.post113422186159198353..comments2023-10-18T09:30:12.486-04:00Comments on The Lynne Show: Hibernation and the Economics of WinterLynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492622196581763316noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009939.post-1134419450269278762005-12-12T15:30:00.000-05:002005-12-12T15:30:00.000-05:00I have thick insulated curtains (canvas with a lay...I have thick insulated curtains (canvas with a layer of vinyl type stuff) that help with our leaky windows. They weren't horribly expensive, and they're good for keeping the sun out in the summer, too (got them at "Plow & Hearth" of all places). My friend in Alaska has thick quilted curtains with magnets in the edges that fasten all around her window frame. You could probably do the same thing with velcro. Both these things only work if you're covering the window, though, and I need sunlight when it is there in the winter.<BR/><BR/>Our windows are leaky and crappy and they're only 21 years old. Shoddy subdivision contractors. When we win the lottery, that will be second on our list, right after the new roof.Sandy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08650640470141210550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009939.post-1134407319407780182005-12-12T12:08:00.000-05:002005-12-12T12:08:00.000-05:00i am hoping our bill wont be too bad. I have been...i am hoping our bill wont be too bad. I have been trying to keep the temperature lower than I like.<BR/><BR/>i think we need to insulate our attic better.<BR/><BR/>hope you get the place feeling cozy.E-Speedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569869104198800517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009939.post-1134382739392830822005-12-12T05:18:00.000-05:002005-12-12T05:18:00.000-05:00The hairdryer makes a big difference.And in the ho...The hairdryer makes a big difference.<BR/><BR/>And in the house behind you on Prospect, the plastic made a pretty damn big difference in my heating bills.<BR/><BR/>See also, door socks (or whatever they're called) that you put on the floor in front of the gap at the bottom. <BR/><BR/>Also I don't remember if you have curtains or blinds - but curtains can actually help also.<BR/><BR/>/soapbox off. ;)<BR/><BR/>AliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009939.post-1134327547691403212005-12-11T13:59:00.000-05:002005-12-11T13:59:00.000-05:00During really windy snow storms, I have had snow b...During really windy snow storms, I have had snow blow in through the drafty windows but only a very little bit that isnt enough to even form a puddle when it melts. Still, I need the plastic. <BR/><BR/>I dont know why I think it is ugly. Part of it is that I never get it right and it distorts the view outside (so I am not putting any on the one window of my house I actually spend a lot of time looking out). I probably should borrow a hair dryer which would make it look less ugly.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07492622196581763316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009939.post-1134324858369152252005-12-11T13:14:00.000-05:002005-12-11T13:14:00.000-05:00we used to have a snow drift on the floor just bel...we used to have a snow drift on the floor just below our windows. they were horrible! i used that plastic sheeting all the time and you couldn't even tell it was on there. except for the lack of snow inside my house...<BR/>what makes it so ugly??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com