A very tight air duct system

A very tight air duct system

Periodically you just have to get creative with major projects and intelligent workarounds. For instance, on my recent condo search I knew that I was going to have to make some swings to any house I picked up. There was no way I would find the condo of my dreams within my price range. However,

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High cost of heating as well as cooling in low-rent apartment

High cost of heating as well as cooling in low-rent apartment

There were a few years after school when my budget was especially tight. My task paid really little, as well as I was paying off student loans. My car payment, car insurance as well as multiple expenses were difficult to cover. I found an apartment with especially low rent as well as went without any

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Mom had covert operations

Mom had covert operations

When I was growing up, it was impossible to pull the wool over my mom’s eyes. It felt like she was consistently five steps ahead of all of us. No matter what we were up to or what we were trying to get away with, she was consistently catching all of us youngsters in the

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Ductless heat pump suits older home

Ductless heat pump suits older home

My property was built in the honestly early 1900s plus retains much of the original charm. I cherish the hardwood floors, staircases, banisters, doors, baseboards plus moldings. The high ceilings plus big windows are charming. Over the years, there has been quite a bit of renovation. Walls have been detached to create a more open

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Making the upgrade into central air conditioner

Making the upgrade into central air conditioner

After moving into a new home, I waited nearly five years before finally upgrading to central air conditioner. The residence was outfitted with a heater when my family moved in. Because of the especially long, cold winters & short summers, there was no opportunity for whole-home cooling. I initially decided that utilizing window air conditioners

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Replacing an cooling system with a heat pump

Replacing an cooling system with a heat pump

The temperature in my local area swings from the mid nineties down into the downside digits. The summers bring excessive humidity while our winters are known for bitter windchill plus numerous feet of snow accumulation. The Spring plus fall seasons are typically windy, chilly plus wet. Indoor temperature control is necessary just about year round.

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Running errands is freezing in this city

Running errands is freezing in this city

Being an adult is so stressful. I feel like I’m pulled in all directions, every moment of every day. There’s always something to be paying attention to, whether it’s a major project at work, a difficult process cleaning up something at home, or running around town to accomplish boring adult errands. I have to say,

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Trying my hand at an Heating plus A/C career

Trying my hand at an Heating plus A/C career

I am so ready for this next decade in my life. To be honest, I am ready to say goodbye to my twenties. I don’t feel like this has been the most fruitful period in my life, plus I’m ready to hit the reset button on my plans. At the beginning of my twenties, I

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Mom had covert operations

Mom had covert operations

When I was growing up, it was impossible to pull the wool over my mom’s eyup. It felt like he was constantly five steps ahead of all of us. No matter what we were up to or what we were trying to get away with, he was constantly catching all of us teenagers in the

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Running errands is cold in this city

Running errands is cold in this city

Being an adult is so stressful. I feel like I’m pulled in all directions, every moment of every morning. There’s constantly something to be paying attention to, whether it’s a major project at work, a hard process cleaning up something at home, or running around town to accomplish boring adult errands. I have to say,

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Running errands is cold in this city

Running errands is cold in this city

Being an adult is so stressful. I feel like I’m pulled in all directions, every moment of every afternoon. There’s consistently something to be paying attention to, whether it’s a major project at work, a taxing process cleaning up something at home, or running around town to accomplish boring adult errands. I have to say,

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I can’t place my furniture where I want it

I can’t place my furniture where I want it

If you’ve lived in several homes, then you know how challenging it is to move all of your stuff. You collect things in one living situation, and then try to transfer them to a new space. It’s extremely laborious and difficult to do the physical labor, and in the end it’s often difficult to position

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The reset button

The reset button

I am so ready for this next decade in my life. To be honest, I am ready to say goodbye to my twenties. I don’t feel like this has been the most fruitful period in my life, plus I am ready to hit the reset button on my plans. At the beginning of my twenties,

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Hard water ruins water heater

Hard water ruins water heater

Because of complications with hard water, our condo appliances don’t last all that long. Our water contains extremely high levels of calcium, lime and rust, however it creates mineral deposits on everything it touches, but hard water reduces the reliability and efficiency of our washing machine, faucets, drains and pipes. It corrodes the finishes on

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Ductless heat pump suits older home

Ductless heat pump suits older home

My house was built in the very early 1900s and retains much of the original charm. I love the hardwood floors, staircases, banisters, doors, baseboards and moldings. The high ceilings and big windows are wonderful. Over the years, there has been quite a bit of renovation. Walls have been removed to create a more open

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Looking for ways to reduce heating and cooling costs

Looking for ways to reduce heating and cooling costs

I am always searching for new ways to reduce household expenses. While I’ve installed smart lighting and energy saving faucets, the majority of annual costs are due to heating and cooling. I’ve figured out that indoor temperature control accounts for approximately half of our energy bills. The weather in my local area is a year

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Uncomfortable man turns out to be HVAC genius

Uncomfortable man turns out to be HVAC genius

Oftentimes, it pays off to be a good human being when you can. A few weeks ago, for instance, I was wandering around my favorite local department store when I saw a full grown man standing in the juniors section and looking extremely uncomfortable. I watched him wander around for a while, looking extremely confused

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Uncomfortable man turns out to be Heating plus A/C genius

Uncomfortable man turns out to be Heating plus A/C genius

Oftentimes, it pays off to be a wonderful human being when you can. A few weeks ago, for instance, I was meandering around my number one local department store when I saw a full grown man sitting in the juniors section plus looking extremely uncomfortable. I watched him meander around for a while, looking extremely

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