How to stay safe while sleeping in a cool/cold house

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Earlier today, the furnace here at my house got replaced with a new one, and I was supposed to have been out of the house at 8 AM, but I was too deep asleep to wake up on time, and after they turned off the heat, I never noticed it become cold, so I wanted to share a few tips about how to stay warm during a furnace replacement construction. Here's what I learned today:

First of all, if you live/sleep on an upper floor, make sure it's at the front of the house/apartment, which tends to be one of the warmest points of any place, as I discovered.

Secondly, I also discovered that having a shirt that family gave me that's related to semi truck driving will do wonders to protect me, as this shirt kept me comfortable, and I never noticed the house cooling off, and only realized it when I woke up.

Thirdly, always make sure you have a thick blanket handy, just in case. I have a couple, but one I favor more than the other.

Finally, because my house uses a gas oven, always make sure you have some money handy for lunch or dinner, and drinks.

These are things I discovered, and wanted to share.
 
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Can you elaborate how shirt helped? Is that type of shirt that truckers use if they are stranded on road in cold weather?
 
thermal clothes. sleeping bag. and you're good.
 
dereksbicycles said:
Can you elaborate how shirt helped? Is that type of shirt that truckers use if they are stranded on road in cold weather?
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My guess would be yes. It's a thick shirt, and good quality. That's how I never noticed the house cooling off. The name of the shirt is called "Truck Stuff" and because my Dad is a semi driver, he likely had a few of these.
 
ChicagoBlue2 said:
My guess would be yes. It's a thick shirt, and good quality. That's how I never noticed the house cooling off. The name of the shirt is called "Truck Stuff" and because my Dad is a semi driver, he likely had a few of these.
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oh. one of those thick flannel shirts
 
I wear a quilted flannel jacket with hood from wal mart for $12 and carpenter jeans...comfy all year, even in this -?? weather I was comfortable with gloves outside, been wearing those mechanic gloves called FG.
 
sonocativo said:
I wear a quilted flannel jacket with hood from wal mart for $12 and carpenter jeans...comfy all year, even in this -?? weather I was comfortable with gloves outside, been wearing those mechanic gloves called FG.
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FG is good quality. Had those when I was younger.
 
Use camo outfitter. :D

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ChicagoBlue2 said:
Never used one before.
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Since you seem to be in "cold" situations frequently maybe you could save up and purchase one. You can get a small, throw size for $20 at Wal-Mart.

Wearing a hooded sweatshirt helps a lot. On the very rare occasion that I am too cold while sleeping, I have worn gloves to bed.

Also a dog helps:giggle:
 
Here's a picture of my cozy shirt
 

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Angel1989 said:
Since you seem to be in "cold" situations frequently maybe you could save up and purchase one. You can get a small, throw size for $20 at Wal-Mart.

Wearing a hooded sweatshirt helps a lot. On the very rare occasion that I am too cold while sleeping, I have worn gloves to bed.

Also a dog helps:giggle:
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I've never worn gloves to bed. Never had a need to. And I'm not very good with large dogs-- they make me skittish.
 
Reba said:
I don't usually leave mine on all night but it's great for pre-heating the bed so I don't have to slide into icy sheets. :D
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That is what I do too. I actually get too hot at night. I am still sleeping with the over head fan on.
 
ChicagoBlue2 said:
I've never worn gloves to bed. Never had a need to. And I'm not very good with large dogs-- they make me skittish.
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My dog is far from "large" 4lbs. She likes to keep warm by getting as close to me as possible. Even tiny dogs can warm you up.

Obviously I am not saying for you to get a dog. Just saying what works for me.
 
Angel1989 said:
My dog is far from "large" 4lbs. She likes to keep warm by getting as close to me as possible. Even tiny dogs can warm you up.

Obviously I am not saying for you to get a dog. Just saying what works for me.
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Oh. Sorry. My bad. Just a mental image, I suppose.
 
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