SHORELINES

24 Shor e l i n e S | 2015 Vol :4 Seasoned lake residents – and young folks, too – know that chilly lake winds have a way of "going right through you." But, no reason to worry: You can prepare for the wintry blast. When the cold winds blow, nothing is as nice as being inside to take in the beauty of the lake in your toasty warm home – and knowing that it will stay that way. Settle down with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, and enjoy! Delight in a warm and cozy home These tips will allow you and your family to enjoy all the pleasures of lake living year-round, while taking savings to the bank. Chase the chill from a great room or another large living space by investing in an infrared quartz heater offered by Alabama Power Appliance Sales at your local business office or online at www.yourappliancecenter. com. A merchandise salesperson will offer a variety of models to select from, all of which save your heating dollars. For instance, a Duraflame Powerheat infrared heater quickly and evenly warms a room up to 1,000 square feet, according to the manufacturer. The unit produces moist heat that won't dry the air or lower the oxygen in your body or the room. It also stays cool to the touch, making it safe for children and pets. Concealed casters make it easy to move the heater from room to room. A crackling fire in the fireplace is warm and welcoming, but fireplaces can allow a lot of heated air to escape up the chimney. A fireplace designed to provide heat eliminates the problem through a draft, which supplies the fire with outside air, instead of air from the room. THE BE AUT Y OF winter on the water ENJOY THE WARMTH OF YOUR L AKE HOME WHILE SAVING ENERGY AND MONEY. Above: Photo by billy brown — Smith Lake covered in snow.

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