Sewing in a cold basement, HELP!
#61
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Location: Carolina
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I use a radiator-looking electric heater. They are energy efficient because once the oil is heated, electricity is needed only to keep it hot. It has a thermostat so you can turn it down when it gets to the "right" temp, and it will keep the room that warm. I couldn't work without it - it heats up the room much faster than the house heat.
#64
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Location: Carlisle, PA
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I have taken the time to read thru everyone's posts and there are at least 6 others who have mentioned the same product my family uses. The absolute BEST auxiliary heater is EDEN PURE. It is reasonable, a quartz heater, VERY SAFE and costs no more than an ordinary light bulb to heat up to 1500 sq. ft. I have two in my home and only spend $700 for a full year for oil for our furnace. There is no change in my electric bill. I've had two for over 5 years.
This is the one that Bob Vila advertises. My parents, my sister, a cousin and both my daughters all own at least one of these Eden Pure heaters. I always tell folks about them....they are the answer to your problem. Go to EdenPure.com and check them out. They come in two sizes....you will see which one will work best for your area - GOOD LUCK!!
This is the one that Bob Vila advertises. My parents, my sister, a cousin and both my daughters all own at least one of these Eden Pure heaters. I always tell folks about them....they are the answer to your problem. Go to EdenPure.com and check them out. They come in two sizes....you will see which one will work best for your area - GOOD LUCK!!
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#65
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I have one of those electric fireplaces, heats the room and gives the look of flames of a real fireplace with no mess. I have one that looks like a cast iron stove and one that looks like a fashionable fireplace. They look so real now.
#67
I use an electric heater named Vornado. Doesn't get hot to help protect pets and a thermostat. They run around 80 dollars, much less than Edan Pure. And I use it in my trailer for camping in the spring and fall. I just remember to unplug it like my iron when not in use.
#69
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#70
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Indiana
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I feel your pain. My husband builds me a fire in the wood burner when I go down to quilt for the same reason. I am extremely cold natured and he bought me a little ceramic heater about 10 years ago. It really works well. I agree with the poster that said to put it on a power strip with a lamp so that you know it is off. This is what I do with my vintage machines so that I am not always trying to crawl under a table to unplug them.
I hope you can make your new space more comfortable. We have three ducts in our basement and my husband closes them for summer and opens them back up for winter (just because he is taller and can reach them w/out a step stool). A single duct to your area should be too expensive.
Good luck and keep stitchin'!
I hope you can make your new space more comfortable. We have three ducts in our basement and my husband closes them for summer and opens them back up for winter (just because he is taller and can reach them w/out a step stool). A single duct to your area should be too expensive.
Good luck and keep stitchin'!
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