LOT of assumptions there, able!

We lived without central heating, in Connecticut from late October through January until our cheap landlords coughed up enough to replace their faulty furnace which had caught on fire. The bedrooms we could close off, in which we used space heaters. The living area, including kitchen, dining, and living room were all wide open. We used the fireplace a lot, but still had space heaters to keep the exotic houseplants and birds alive. So a person can last a good while, esp. as we are headed into spring.

Is there any way you can hang blankets or curtains from the ceiling? Maybe hang a rod between ceiling hooks, then a blanket over it? That could help to close up some space. Also, rolled towels along the bottoms of doors and windows will help keep out the drafts.

Bake a turkey in the oven.**BG** Seriously. I know of a Mudcatter who did this when her heating went out!

What everyone else said about hats, layers, etc. We lose about 90% of our body heat through the top of our head.

Do you have any space blankets? Or can you buy them there? Those REALLY work! I even put them on the walls of my brother's uninsulated apt. walls in WY one winter to ward off the extreme cold.

I am giving thanks you are receiving an unexpected blessing which allows your central heating to be fixed now.

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