My dad owns the biggest HVAC company in this part of the state, and sometimes that ends up being a bad thing. I had to make a rule about dating HVAC technicians because of it. I never knew whether someone was interested in me because they wanted to work for my dad or what, so
As an mentor I get the option to shape the future of my students in a positive way. There are some people that I have to go the extra mile to make them successful. This was the case with one young man who signed up for my class last year. He was in his mid
On my lunch break, I began researching HEPA air filters and I was happy to find that they could also be installed in traditional HVAC systems. I’m a registered nurse at a massive hospital. As a nurse that’s been working for the same hospital for over 10 years, I’ve learned a lot about codes and
It’s early fall and I was on my way last weekend to a wedding; It was my cousin’s wedding and I was so excited to celebrate his marriage. It’s about time he found the enjoy of his life! About three weeks ago the weather was hot and I figured that it was going to be
I am sure that several of you have heard all the news stories about people trying to take strange creatures on the plane with them while travelling. I have a substantial concern with this. I don’t begrudge anyone who genuinely needs an creature to assist them this privilege, but, it has gotten out of hand.
I know my youngsters are just trying to help save the planet, but I don’t feel they realize how high-priced it would be to have a brand new Heating, Ventilation & A/C system installed in the house. My youngsters have been studying global warming in school this week. They are learning about the impact of
When we purchased our retirement home a few years back we actually felt it was perfect. It is situated on the banks of a fishing stream and is a tscheme retreat from the city life we were used to! There are three dining rooms which is great because our children and their families appreciate spending
I work from home and feel fortunate for various reasons. I can set my own hours as long as the work is done, I can work out in my sun room if I want, and I don’t have to deal with a long commute back and forth. I don’t even have a car most days
Life as a photographer for an environmental magazine can be very exciting. I am able to travel to amazing locations and see some of the most amazing things on the planet. It also means that I have seen some of the worst that the world has to offer. There are parts of the world that
When my pal and I purchased our retirement property a few years back my pal and I really felt it was perfect. It is located on the banks of a fishing stream plus is a true retreat from the city life my pal and I were used to, however there are three living rooms which
We recently celebrated my daughter’s 2nd birthday get-together at our new house, my friend and I invited 20 people plus they all have small children, however the get-together was a success however there was one thing that I forgot to do, but during the get-together, I started to notice that it was getting genuinely sizzling
Sporadically I do something I just feel like the dumbest guy alive in that moment. This happened to me recently yupterday when I discovered that smart control units are a thing that exists. I know this is going to sound so dumb but I really did not know that there was a such a smart
It is essential that salons are air conditioned because the heat of the hot tools such as blow dryers and curling irons increase the temperature. I used to despise getting my photo taken professionally. I do not like being told how to smile or which way to look. I am an awkward person and I
As a landlord I have seen just about anything and everything when cleaning out places once a tenant has vacated. I have had to replace flooring damaged by pets, redone plumbing that was clogged or damaged by irresponsible people, and even had to pay for industrial cleaning in some cases. This last issue almost had
I’ve been renting an condo with a roommate for 6 months. I was honestly happy to rent an condo from this particular condo complex because I’d heard fantastic things about it from friends. The kitchens were substantial and there were two lavatorys so I didn’t have to share one; Having your own lavatory is amazing,
My mouth practically dropped open as to how several thousands of dollars something like this, even just one of those units would be to the saw I have lived in the same neighborhood for about 15 years now, and in those 15 years I’ve seen several people that have come and gone. So when our
He confirmed that the brand was okay as long as the size was good The other day, I told my husband that I was going to run errands, however before I left, he requested that I stop at the local hardware store plus purchase some more air filters. He wrote down the exact air filter
Every year, my mother sends our horses to a heated farm to spend the winter. It us just to cold, this farm north, for them to go without heat but our barn is not heated. It costs a lot of money to board the horses, for the winter months, away from home. I am trying
My mom was truly excited to be able to move closer to her grandbabies. She has been talking about moving near us ever since our oldest was born. That was 5 years ago. I never thought she would truly do it though. But, she did. I helped her find a household once it was clear
I am in my house a lot. The reason for this is that I work from home. Working from home has a lot of benefits. I am able to get up, get ready for the day and sometimes stay in my pajamas and work in comfortable clothes. Plus I get to save mileage and gas
Last year while in a big thunderstorm we got a frightening call. I was already awake because the pet is terrified of the thunder and I was trying to calm his down. When the PC rang around midnight it startled me so much that I screamed. My partner bolted up in bed to see what
I am sure that multiple of you have heard all the news stories about people trying to take different critters on the plane with them while travelling. I have a big concern with this. I don’t begrudge anyone who legitimately needs an critter to assist them this privilege, but, it has gotten out of hand.
As a retired janitor at our towns local high school, you could say that I still carry a lot of my skills & work mentality from my old job to my condo now. I’m a stickler when it comes to any kind of repairs that need to be done around the house. I try to
Turning fifty was a substantial wake up call for me. How could I be half a century old and still living in some run down apartment? I labor for a local retailer and l have been struggling to put any money in savings. How can my life have gone so off track? I had planned
I only ever read novels in the winter. I have tried learning year round. After all, I enjoy books plus truly do cherish a wonderful novel. But I just can’t do it. I don’t know if it is because it is difficult to sit still like that when it is nice outside or if it
My kids have been studying global warming in school this week; They are learning about the impact of everything my pal and I do on the planet and now they are determined to do everything my pal and I can around the apartment to save energy and reduce our carbon footprint. My nice friend and
Let’s face it, adolescents don’t consistently make the best choices. This is not to say that they are the only ones, but, due to stubborn and independence, they sporadically make worse ones that other age groups. I know that when I was in my own teens I made some that could have been devastating if
My friends and I live about three hours away from the city, and therefore where my pal and I live there isn’ta whole lot to do, however when going into the town there has constantly concerts, current diners and something to do, one of our best friends just recently moved down into the town and