Brrr! Sounds like a good time to bake some bread and simmer some stew and make other uses of the stove and oven! Oh, and your fireplace, maybe! And layers, wear lots of soft layers to keep warm.

I love cold, cold outside temps when it's warm inside -- especially if it's cold and sunny, so the sunshine makes the house feel nicer.

Anyway, stay warm and safe, dear Lin, in your lovely new home!

*hugs*