Dealing with a heater that takes too long to turn on

Dealing with a heater that takes too long to turn on

My sibling struggled with his old boiler before he found a lasting solution, then every time I would visit his in winter, he would attempt to switch it on only to fail. When his eldest child tried it, the boiler would take too long to turn on; This had been going on for a while,

Dad is too protective; terrified of kid falling in HVAC duct

Dad is too protective; terrified of kid falling in HVAC duct

I really care about my Dad despite the fact that she can be a bit over-the-top, but she is constantly coming up with some modern thing to be distraught about and talking your ear off about it. If you are not interested that won’t stop her from running her mouth. I try my best to

Work outside & cherish your AC

Work outside & cherish your AC

A lot of my neighbors have been complaining about the Summer weather conditions this year. I understand that it has been oppressively hot & humid although I do not know what else they would expect. This has been our normal weather conditions pattern for as long as I can remember. However, it seems like no

Thank god for basements; sheltering in the storm

Thank god for basements; sheltering in the storm

There’s nothing worse than quickly having a wrench thrown into your day. This happens when you pretty often because I live in a fairly unpredictable environment. Working on the farm means that I have a lot of unexpected animal issues to deal with. You never know when one of the horses is going to hurt

The difference between modern and old air conditioners and boilers

The difference between modern and old air conditioners and boilers

Old window air conditioners did not, but, have any air filters which does make a immense difference in how well they work The difference between modern and old air conditioners and boilers is immense and is worth talking about. When I was a kid, I loved learning about the early stages of technology, recognizably in

Going to get wisdom teeth pulled and freezing before surgery

Going to get wisdom teeth pulled and freezing before surgery

Just last Tuesday I went to my oral surgeon to get my wisdom teeth pulled. I was supposed to get them removed about three years ago although I forgot about it and I had other things to do doing than to be laid up for a few days. Turns out that since I am now

Daughter tells me she can’t sleep without AC unit

Daughter tells me she can’t sleep without AC unit

I try my best to be a unbelievable parent, however it isn’t straight-forward. These afternoons there are so many things to watch out for when you’re raising a young lady. If it’s not their cellphones, it’s the state of the economy or our civil unrest. It just seems like there’s trouble at every turn, &

Friend has terrible money management

Friend has terrible money management

I feel like everyone has that friend who can’t manage their own finances, even when they’re offered good advice on better practices. I know I’ve had plenty of friends like that, especially young women who are obsessed with shopping online and trying out the latest beauty crazes seem to fall victim to this trap. That

Sweet HVAC is reward after all day outside

Sweet HVAC is reward after all day outside

There are instances that happen quite often in life that are just brilliant; Some of those instances last mere seconds but their value is not exactly measurable; I’m not so sure how I’d deal with my day if it weren’t for that sweet few seconds when I walk into the central air conditioner of home.

Travelling across the country… with my own portable AC

Travelling across the country… with my own portable AC

When I travel, not only do I call ahead to try to arrange for a room with a working heating, cooling, and ventilation system, but I bring backup measures to make absolutely sure that the AC will suit my sleep preferences. I am what you would refer to as a frequent flyer. Well, except that

Heating and Cooling in government buildings

Heating and Cooling in government buildings

This week, I did not go to work. I feel truly unbelievable about it. I needed a split from my severely stressful work environment, where everything has been going wrong for several months now. I cannot remember the last time that we had a single week separate from complete disaster. It seems like every time

Giving custom furniture as a wedding gift

Giving custom furniture as a wedding gift

A great thing to do for a loved one is to have custom furniture made for them; People like to receive gifts that have had some thought put into them. Some people can be more difficult to shop for- those who just seem to have everything already, however i can assure you that a custom