I'm gonna assume that since there is 7 people living in a 3 story home, it's an older home. First, go from room to room and cover all windows in plastic. These kits are every place you go right now. Tis the season to freeze! You would be surprised how much warmer the rooms will be if you cover all of them, whether or not you think they leak or not. Cover them. If there are gaps under doors, use rolled up towels to block the drafts there. Your best bet for portable heat is to buy a kerosene heater. You can usually find those at places like Lowe's and Menard's. It won't run your electric bill up to use it. Space heaters run your bill up, even if it's only a few extra bucks a month, but if there were 7 running, you'd be better off turning the central heat on. Which, isn't all the expensive to run if you have the thermostat set at around 60-63 degrees. Electric blankets are a great idea. So is anything wool, like socks and sweaters. Really helps retain body heat. Thermal undies are a God send this time of year too. And remember, it's Christmas time. Use your oven to bake all kinda of cookies and pies and breads and cakes and casseroles. Using the oven for a few hours a day won't cause your heating bill to go though the roof, and it will give you some temporary heat. I like to bake when it's cold out for that reason alone. The warmth! :) I live in a small older leaky home, so I know what your having to deal with. :) Hope some of this helps.
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