What temperature do the experts suggest we place our thermastats during winter months?

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I keep the areas where I spend the most time at 62˚, and bedroom at 55˚. (House is zoned; unused rooms at 50˚).Keep on adding those layers; jersey, sweater, fleece vest, heavy socks, warm cat…

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