I can only study in front of a real fireplace

I can only study in front of a real fireplace

I only ever study novels in the winter. I have tried studying year round. After all, I care about books & actually do care about a enjoyable novel. But I just can’t do it. I don’t know if it is because it is hard to sit still like that when it is nice outside or

Lightning hit our house and fried my dehumidifier

Lightning hit our house and fried my dehumidifier

My husband, Todd, and I have been living in the same house for over twenty years now, and my friend and I do not ever plan on moving. After the children moved out, my friend and I thought about moving, but my friend and I decided that my friend and I loved our house too

Air conditioning is important when preparing for photo shoots

Air conditioning is important when preparing for photo shoots

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 & I feel like getting photos taken just made me feel more awkward. All of this changed when I got married, & met my amazing photographer; She

Cold air return

Cold air return

I was shocked the other afternoon when I took the vent cover off of, what I thought was a heat register in my living room. I figured that I should vacuum out the vents before I turned on the heat for the first time. I was modern to the home as well as this would

Planning a HVAC surprise for my wife

Planning a HVAC surprise for my wife

My wife loves to work on crafts. She is always sewing, knitting, or creating something. However, she doesn’t have a great space in the house to work. She keeps everything in our bedroom and I know that she would love to have one space where everything she needed was organized and not stuffed under our

It was too hot to go swimming

It was too hot to go swimming

I’ve never been somebody that prefers sunny weather, I like sunny days however not overly hot temperatures, however I live in a tropical temperature where the temperatures here readily climb into the 90s, even our winters have only dropped into the 60s, it’s hot all year round here Oftentimes it was legitimately hot outside if

Sweaty Bridal Party

Sweaty Bridal Party

Our oldest child got married last weekend. It was a beautiful wedding and she was a stunning bride. When she found the perfect dress, about two years ago), she tried to take into account that the wedding would be in a barn and my fantastic friend and I would be at the mercy of the

Smart thermostat is making it too frosty in my home

Smart thermostat is making it too frosty in my home

Other than this issue, I genuinely enjoy the comfort the smart thermostat brings to my spouse in addition to I My smart thermostat knows when I am dwelling or when I am at work. Since I am a instructor, I am dwelling for the summer. I have been spending alot of time indoors because it

My current neighbor is a show off

My current neighbor is a show off

I have lived in the same neighborhood for about 15 years now, as well as in those 15 years I’ve seen more than 2 people that have come as well as gone. So when our seasoned neighbors sold their apartment as well as moved out as well as more than 2 months later another couple

She Was Running Her Furnace Inefficiently

She Was Running Her Furnace Inefficiently

When I went to visit my sister’s house, I couldn’t believe how cold it was. I wasn’t expecting such low hot plus cold temperatures, plus I felt entirely unprepared. My sister prefers to save currency every way she can, which includes keeping her furnace turned off or running at a low temperature. It didn’t surprise

Air conditioning is important when preparing for photo shoots

Air conditioning is important when preparing for photo shoots

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

Choosing the Right HVAC Technician

Choosing the Right HVAC Technician

I seem to always have a good sense of people. I’m really good at identifying their personality and the type of person they are at the initial meeting. My friends always like me to meet their potential boyfriend or girlfriend since I know first impressions really well. I have used this special sense of mine

Improving my home office

Improving my home office

Because the room is used as a home office, it allows us to deduct part of the cost as a business expense I work from home and feel fortunate for many reasons. I can set my own hours as long as the work is done, I can work out in my sun room if I

First flight was a eveningmare

First flight was a eveningmare

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.

Evacuated pets need special heat

Evacuated pets need special heat

I haven’t seen my brother in over 2 years but my friend and I keep in touch; She lives in the deep south and I live just over the Mason-Dixon line. My friend and I joke about that a lot, however well Last year he called me and asked if he could stay with me

Firewood shortage left them in the cold.

Firewood shortage left them in the cold.

My neighbor was outside the other afternoon and so I walked over to chat. My friend and I don’t see each other often due to our hectic schedules so it is nice to catch up every once in a while. I prefer hearing about her kids and all the things they are up to. Her

Air Condition is Better Left On

Air Condition is Better Left On

My spouse and I moved to the South last Spring, and at first, the weather was nice… My buddy and I only ran the heater or cooler a few times a afternoon, then both of us work so we would leave the Heating & Air Conditioning system off during the afternoon while we were away.

Disappointment over life’s choices

Disappointment over life’s choices

Turning fifty was a immense 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

Mystery solved.

Mystery solved.

As a proprietor I have seen just about anything and everything when cleaning out places once a occupant has vacated. I have had to update flooring harmd by pets, redone plumbing that was plugged or harmd by irresponsible people, and even had to spend money for industrial cleaning in some cases. This last issue almost

Dog Blocking Heater Vent

Dog Blocking Heater Vent

He laughed and said there was nothing wrong with my vents other than the fact that my pet was laying over them and blocking them. This winter, I observed that my heating system was not working & it used to. It worked great in every room except for the living room; Occasionally it would be

I Found HEPA Air Filters At The Thrift Store

I Found HEPA Air Filters At The Thrift Store

I called my hubby in addition to told him about the air filters at the thrift store The other day, I told my hubby that I was going to run errands, and before I left, he suggested that I stop at the local hardware store in addition to purchase some more air filters. He wrote

Limited Resources

Limited Resources

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

Portable unit A/C close to my desk

Portable unit A/C close to my desk

At my job, I am always talking on the phone. Working from home, you have to be available for phone calls and video conferences throughout the afternoon. Sporadically, I am unable to hear the woman on the other line because of the noisey window unit A/C in my office, however i moved my desk to

They Always Try To Change My Thermostat Settings

They Always Try To Change My Thermostat Settings

I love my family, but I can only take them in small doses. I believe this is normal for every family, so I don’t feel too horrible about my love of distance. Unfortunately, my parents didn’t have any heat last week due to a massive furnace issue, so they needed a place to stay. If

Going to a wedding and realizing it was outdoors and not dressing appropriate

Going to a wedding and realizing it was outdoors and not dressing appropriate

My boyfriend’s neighbor just recently got married. I know her a little bit from going to bars and neighbor celebrations, but my boyfriend decides to wait the last minute to tell me that he still hasn’t obtained them a wedding gift yet. He has been tied up opening up a supplier so I’ll let it

Strange Fuel Choices

Strange Fuel Choices

In addition, if I am interested in the product I am pitching, maybe there will be an employee discount that I can take advantage of My friend works as a demonstrator at trade shows. Because she is a freelance salesman, she never knows what product or maintenance she will be laboring with from show to

Driving on icy roads with no heat

Driving on icy roads with no heat

When our child called and said that she was coming household during her mid-winter season break, I was very anxious, then not only would she be driving on her own, but, she would need to make her way through the mountains and several times the roads can be almost imsatisfactory; My pal and I found