Erin Huffstetler shares 22 ways to stay warm, without touching the thermostat and reducing your electricity bill. Trying to keep your heating bill down?
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Dress in layers
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Wear wool
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Wear thicker socks or slippers
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Leave the oven open after you bake
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Eat soup and other warm meals
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Drink warm beverages
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Open curtains and blinds during the day to let the sun in
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Close curtains and blinds at night to keep out the cold
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Pile extra blankets on your bed
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Switch to flannel sheets and a down comforter
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Snuggle up in a blanket whenever you’re sitting down
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Do something active (clean the house, exercise, etc.)
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Wear a hat to prevent heat loss
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Use a humidifier. Humid air feels warmer
