(BPT) - It's a cold winter day, so you've decided to take a hot shower to warm up and relax. However, as soon as you step out of the steamy heat into your cold bathroom, the comforting warmth of your bath is replaced by an icy draft that makes you shiver before you can grab your towel.
This case of the "shiver shocks" doesn't just make the aftermath of your shower unpleasant. It's a sign of a colder home.
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