Bill wrote:
"JonquilJan" wrote in message
Big problem is heating the bathroom (and pipes) very
old house has weird setup. And not too thoughful additions (before my
purchase). As for cabin fever - been there - every winter when the
weather
gets bad/icy and/or the car gets 'sick' and spends time at the mechanics
(5
times last winter)


Why don't you contact the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and
Washington Post. Let them know about your situation.


If JJ truly does not have the cash to make her house warm in winter, and
doesn't want to (or have the cash to) move, she should investigate any
local senior assistance programs for home repairs. Many areas have
programs where volunteers will assist in making plastic interior storms
for the old leaky windows, caulking any visible gaps, sealing and
insulating ducts that go through unheated spaces, sealing foundation
leaks, etc, etc. Discount electric space heaters are usually part of the
deal as well. Blankets and quilts hung on walls or over windows for
insulation are a BAD idea. (Ask your fire department why.)

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aem sends....