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[Keith Johnson <keithdj@mindspring.com>]

Stephanie,
This is standard operating procedure for many folks I know. Usually its 
a matter of closing appropriate furnace vents in and out of the spaces, 
making sure there are no freezable pipes in danger, and using draft 
dodgers (sand or other-filled fabric "snakes") at the base of the doors 
to further seal the rooms. As far as homes "designed" for this, I am not 
aware. I suppose it would require insulated walls and doors between the 
two areas and careful plumbing.
Keith

Stephanie English wrote:
> Greetings friends,
> Has anyone out there built, or owned, a home that is designed for winter
> "hibernation" -- sealing off summer sections of the house to conserve heat
> in a smaller core space for the wintertime?  I'd like to hear about your
> design, see photos, get recommendations on what works and what doesn't, etc.
>
> Stephanie in chilly western NY/PA
>   

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