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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I can’t locale my furniture where I want it

I can’t locale my furniture where I want it

If you have lived in numerous homes, then you know how challenging it is to move all of your stuff, then you collect things in one living situation, and then try to transfer them to a current space, then it’s extremely laborious and taxing to do the physical labor, and in the end it’s often

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Making the upgrade into central air conditioning

Making the upgrade into central air conditioning

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

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Solutions for my air ducts

Solutions for my air ducts

I began looking around, plus realized that there was no air vent into the room Sometimes you just have to get creative with major projects plus intelligent workarounds. For instance, on my recent home search I knew that I was going to have to make some variations to any home I picked up. There was

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Trying to re-design my home

Trying to re-design my home

If you have lived in multiple homes, then you know how challenging it is to transport all of your stuff, you collect things in one residing situation, plus then try to transport them to a new space. It’s extremely laborious plus tough to do the physical labor, plus in the end it’s often tough to

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Ductless heat pump suits older home

Ductless heat pump suits older home

My home was built in the really early 1900s as well as retains much of the original charm. I love the hardwood floors, staircases, banisters, doors, baseboards as well as moldings. The high ceilings as well as sizable windows are beautiful. Over the years, there has been quite a bit of renovation. Walls have been

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Replacing an air conditioner with a heat pump

Replacing an air conditioner with a heat pump

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

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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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This was uncomfortable

This was uncomfortable

Oftentimes, it pays off to be a great 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 sitting in the juniors part plus looking extremely uncomfortable. I watched him wander around for a while, looking extremely confused

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Zone controlled heating for in-laws

Zone controlled heating for in-laws

It is always stressful to combine your life with that of your significant other. Moving in together is a trying time and you have to learn to compromise to make the arrangement work. Both of you need to have a clear picture of what you want in life, and your plans need to align to

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Looking for ways to reduce heating as well as cooling costs

Looking for ways to reduce heating as well as cooling costs

My next project is a new roof I am always searching for new ways to reduce apartment expenses. While I’ve installed smart lighting as well as energy saving faucets, the majority of annual costs are due to heating as well as cooling. I’ve figured out that indoor temperature control accounts for approximately half of our

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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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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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High cost of heating & cooling in low-rent apartment

High cost of heating & cooling in low-rent apartment

There were a few years after university when my budget was especially tight. My job paid truly little, & I was paying off student loans. My motorcar payment, motorcar insurance & multiple expenses were hard to cover. I found an household with especially low rent & went without any luxuries. The accommodations were cramped &

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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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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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Replacing an air conditioner with a heat pump

Replacing an air conditioner with a heat pump

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

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