Jury duty is a unique   brand of torture

Jury duty is a unique brand of torture

This past month has been a identifiably taxing and challenging one. I feel like I have been running into endless popsicles and frustrations around every single turn. It seems like everyday of my trip to work has been completely exhausting with exhausting drivers and unpredictable traffic. The temperature at work has been extremely stressful, and

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Too many animals in the house

Too many animals in the house

For my entire life, I wanted to be a veterinarian. I always wanted to help animals and to give them the best lives that I could. It’s always been difficult for me to consider the fact that there are living things out there in this world, unloved and unwanted. All that I want is to

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Love the energy efficiency of a heat pump

Love the energy efficiency of a heat pump

I have been looking for an energy-efficient option to heat and cool my home for some time. For a long time, I was using window AC plus a boiler in the winter; It wasn’t that great. I spent a fortune on electricity plus gas depending on the season. I also felt both of those options

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Hard water ruins water heater

Hard water ruins water heater

Because of concerns with strenuous water, our home appliances don’t last all that long! Our water contains severely high levels of calcium, lime and rust. It creates mineral deposits on everything it touches! Hard water reduces the reliability and efficiency of our washing machine, faucets, drains and pipes. It corrodes the finishes on fixtures and

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Living alone means I need extra HVAC help

Living alone means I need extra HVAC help

I truly want to live on my own. It’s been a few years since I’ve had my very own place, and I think that I’m ready to revisit the idea. About a decade ago, when I lived alone for the first time, it made me very depressed and anxious. I didn’t have the right mindset

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The luxury of radiant flooring

The luxury of radiant flooring

My family has a tradition of taking a ski trip over the Christmas holidays. My buddy and I rent a lodge right on the slopes, where my buddy and I can step out the door & get in line for the lifts. My buddy and I spend anywhere from one to two weeks skiing during

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Overlooking ductwork and discovering leaks

Overlooking ductwork and discovering leaks

I am quite conscientious about regular household maintenance. Every year, I drain the water heater, service the refrigerator and hire vent cleaning for the clothes dryer. I regularly remove debris from the gutters and change air filters in the vacuum cleaner, furnace and air conditioner. In the fall, I inspect the interior and exterior of

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Needing a whole-home humidifier due to winter conditions

Needing a whole-home humidifier due to winter conditions

Living in the northeastern part of the country presents some challenges. We not only experience extreme winter cold, but the sub zero conditions persist for months at a time. I expect to start up the furnace sometime in October and operate it non stop until at least the end of April. It’s not surprising to

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Happy with a window cooling system

Happy with a window cooling system

The summers in my local area rarely last more than a couple of months, however the heat plus humidity are a problem. Central cooling system isn’t necessary however I wanted some type of cooling option. For my situation, window cooling systems are a charming alternative. Compact cooling units are affordable plus energy efficient. They are

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I'm having trouble

I'm having trouble

I am so glad that it’s a new year plus a new decade. This past one was particularally difficult, plus I am happy to see it go. I have to say, 2019 was particularally challenging for me plus my life. In fact, I was trapped in a legitimately toxic relationship for a great part of

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High-velocity heating plus cooling accommodates needs of older home

High-velocity heating plus cooling accommodates needs of older home

My property was built before centralized HVAC duct was a familiar feature. The high ceilings, big windows plus floor plan make the residence especially hard to heat plus cool. For a couple of years, my associate and I attempted to get by with an assortment of electric baseboard heaters, box fans plus window cooling systems.

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Bought a heat pump for zone control

Bought a heat pump for zone control

My partner and I don’t share a room. That typically shocks people plus they believe my wonderful friend and I are about to break up. The truth is that the two of us don’t sleep well together. He snores plus I am a light sleeper. He gets up early plus I stay up late. I

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