53 Degrees Won't Help You Get Your Zs

Insomnia's even less fun when it's 53 degrees in the house and getting out of bed isn't just sleep-depriving, it's subzero.

I've had to shut off the heat at night because the heater, or some process related thereto, produces a clanking noise in the ductwork directly beneath my bed. Moving the bed or sleeping in another room isn't an option -- it can be heard throughout the house, though at a somewhat reduced volume. It sounds like someone tapping an aluminum baseball bat on concrete once every nine seconds.

We've called the heater repair company to no avail. The first person to suggest a solution that (a) eliminates the noise, and (b) keeps the nighttime temperature at 66 degrees, not 53, gets a coupon good for an eternity of my gratitude. (Cash Value 1/10 cent.)