Alternative Heat

[bowtieguy]

you northern and cold climate individuals please don't throw rocks...

here in central florida, the need for heat is very limited. in fact, if it weren't for the kids, we would almost never use it.

the problem is the dry air. my question is concerning practicality, safety, and efficiency(price too). would it be a better to buy a few humidifiers(or something to moisten the air), or electric blankets, or space heaters to remedy this?

naturally, we would leave the heat on at a low setting regardless of which "alternative heat" is chosen for the really cold nights, rare as they are.

we forgot to turn on the heat a few nights ago on a mildly cold night, and it felt so good to wake up w/out a sore throat and dry sinuses. and for anyone listening from the Dept Of Children, the temp was ~65F when i got up, and i immediately turned on the heat before leaving for work(several hours before the kids got up).

thanks for your thoughts.