So, both Accuweather and the thermometer on the outside window agree. 18 degrees this morning.
I don't think the dogs ever went in the solarium. Last night before bed, I went out, held the dog door open and told them "inside" many times. They wouldn't go. Instead, stood there, wanting to be petted more.
So, of course this morning they hear me moving around and try to tear down the back door.
Basically, if they don't have to destroy something to get into the solarium (or the back door), they don't want to go. They would rather stay out in the 18 degree weather.
I've mentioned the temperature inside the solarium, which is 36-40 degrees at night. However, I left part of that statement out. The thermometer is behind the space heater. In front of the space heater (which reflects off of a Mylar covered wall), the temperature directly in front of the heater is probably 70-80 degrees. That's right at dog level. There is also a cinder block there, placed to keep the dogs from running right into the heater, which retains heat but not enough to burn them if they contact it.
Daytime temps have been averaging about 80 degrees inside the solarium. But that has mostly been with the door open. Thanks to the dogs. I'll have to see how that goes today. I'm leaving the main door locked from the inside. I'll see if they decide to use the dog door to get to their water, which is inside so it doesn't freeze.
Inside the house, it's actually getting a bit more comfortable. The tarps may not be that attractive but are serving their purpose. Since the air isn't migrating so much, each area is building more heat in the thermal mass of each room, which is a cumulative effect.
I'm actually happy with the thought of having Thur off and getting the house in better order. I think I can get the whole house looking considerably better in that one day. If I work on any major construction projects, it will only be after cleaning and arranging.
I don't think the dogs ever went in the solarium. Last night before bed, I went out, held the dog door open and told them "inside" many times. They wouldn't go. Instead, stood there, wanting to be petted more.
So, of course this morning they hear me moving around and try to tear down the back door.
Basically, if they don't have to destroy something to get into the solarium (or the back door), they don't want to go. They would rather stay out in the 18 degree weather.
I've mentioned the temperature inside the solarium, which is 36-40 degrees at night. However, I left part of that statement out. The thermometer is behind the space heater. In front of the space heater (which reflects off of a Mylar covered wall), the temperature directly in front of the heater is probably 70-80 degrees. That's right at dog level. There is also a cinder block there, placed to keep the dogs from running right into the heater, which retains heat but not enough to burn them if they contact it.
Daytime temps have been averaging about 80 degrees inside the solarium. But that has mostly been with the door open. Thanks to the dogs. I'll have to see how that goes today. I'm leaving the main door locked from the inside. I'll see if they decide to use the dog door to get to their water, which is inside so it doesn't freeze.
Inside the house, it's actually getting a bit more comfortable. The tarps may not be that attractive but are serving their purpose. Since the air isn't migrating so much, each area is building more heat in the thermal mass of each room, which is a cumulative effect.
I'm actually happy with the thought of having Thur off and getting the house in better order. I think I can get the whole house looking considerably better in that one day. If I work on any major construction projects, it will only be after cleaning and arranging.
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