Giving custom furniture as a gift

Giving custom furniture as a 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. I can assure you that a custom piece

Not changing my schedule anymore

Not changing my schedule anymore

Changing your habits as an adult is so difficult. You get used to things being a particular way every day, plus it’s hard to do things differently. This is how people get stuck in rocks plus lead unfulfilling lives. However, I’m here to argue in the case of routines. In fact, I refused to change

Going to the Beach Later After I Write Five More of These

Going to the Beach Later After I Write Five More of These

I’m going to push myself a bit now that nobody is apartment plus try to get some more writing done. The kids were a little bit loud here plus now they are gone for a while, so I should have a little bit of peace plus quiet before they get back. I may hang out

Mom is too protective; terrified of kid falling in air duct

Mom is too protective; terrified of kid falling in air duct

I really prefer my mom but she can be a bit over-the-top. She is always coming up with some new thing to be distraught about & talking your ear off about it. If you are not interested that will not stop her from running her mouth. I try my best to be patient & understanding

Going to the Beach Later After I Write Five More of These

Going to the Beach Later After I Write Five More of These

I suppose I can work for my local contractor neighbor plus cover all of my expenses except for the aircraft ticket, which I will pay off over the next six or eight months I’m going to push myself a bit now that nobody is home plus try to get some more writing done. The kids

Window A/C

Window A/C

Growing up, my parents never had enough money to upgrade our heating and cooling systems. There are six of us kids, so my parents had to save wherever possible in order to keep a roof over our heads. This meant lots of shared toys and clothes and less dining out. This also meant that we

Buying a New Space Heater for My Friend Next Week

Buying a New Space Heater for My Friend Next Week

The summers are pretty mild here so I don’t think they need anything to keep cool except for a few little fans here and there. One of my buddies is really broke and I am going to buy a space heater for her so she can stay warm in her little apartment. She got divorced

Dealing with a heating system that takes too long to operate

Dealing with a heating system that takes too long to operate

My sibling struggled with her outdated heating system before she found a lasting solution, then every time I would visit her in winter, she would attempt to switch it on only to fail. When her eldest child tried it, the heating system would take too long to turn on. This had been going on for

My Cousin has Scabies plus Now I May Have Them Too

My Cousin has Scabies plus Now I May Have Them Too

I’m not sure how easy it is to get scabies, but my cousin plus her child have them plus have been hanging around my aunt’s house where I am staying while on holiday. I think in the worst case scenario I will have to get some scabies treatment once the eggs hatch, that is if

AC broke as well as recommend hooks fell down

AC broke as well as recommend hooks fell down

I’ve never lived in a dwelling that I’ve owned myself. My adult existence so far has been contained within rented dwelling units, where I can barely afford to pay the rent. Because I’ve always rented, I’ve had to find ways to decorate that are not permanent, so I can leave the dwelling in the same

Telling grandma about real world problems – you can live in FL

Telling grandma about real world problems – you can live in FL

When people talk about having amazing families, I don’t know how to relate. I truly love and respect my mom and brother, but outside of that I don’t have much to do with the rest of the family. My aunts and uncles have never been close to me, and they have a bit of a

Too much moisture in the air for glue to dry

Too much moisture in the air for glue to dry

We’ve been doing a ton of apartment renovation projects lately, and I’ve really been enjoying the experience of putting prefer and care into the location where I reside. I like to be involved with these pressing projects, because they keep me busy and active, while keeping my brain distracted from all the other stresses of

Mom thinks AC is harmful

Mom thinks AC is harmful

Do you have one of those conspiracy theorists in your life who is constantly looking to be upset about something obscure that’s trying to harm them? They don’t have to be huge proponents of 9/11 being an inside job or fake moon landing theorists – they may simply think that there are tons of dangers

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

2023 is Going to be My Year to Get Into Great Shape Again

2023 is Going to be My Year to Get Into Great Shape Again

I’ve been slacking a bit with my diet over the past six or eight months just due to laziness, but now I am going to rev up the workouts and tighten up the diet again for the coming year. I am not that out of shape but I can see more fat around my waist

Got drenched, then frozen, in storm

Got drenched, then frozen, in storm

You never know what weather you’re going to get in this section of the country. I know people regularly guess that they have the worst weather conditions on the planet wherever they live..… But I guess that my nice friend and I really might be a contender for the prize. Everyday it seems like a

I was trying to save on service; now pay more for repair

I was trying to save on service; now pay more for repair

Occasionally people make mistakes. This is absolutely the case in my life time & time again. I’ve learned to forgive myself & transport on from my errors rather than beating myself up too badly. One of the things that I have always been honestly anxious about was our budget & yearly expenditure. I always keep

They almost got away with it.

They almost got away with it.

I work at my town’s detective agency and over the years I have see a lot of different cases that involed murder. Recently there was a case that came up that I was assigned to investigate. The story was that a middle aged man was found in his home barely breathing, unfortunately by the time

Home automation system for two separate properties in different states

Home automation system for two separate properties in different states

My hubby & I both were born & raised in the northeastern part of the country. My buddy and I went to university & raised our family in the same area… As my friend and I approached retirement age, my friend and I got fatigued of the dire weather. My buddy and I began to

The no Heating and Air Conditioning challenge

The no Heating and Air Conditioning challenge

I started my challenge during the most mild months of the year, with the hope that the weather would cooperate enough for natural ventilation to keep me comfortable I’m sure pretty much everyone has heard of the ice basket challenge, which was bigly popular a few years ago. It was supposed to be a charitable

The difference between modern and old air conditioners and furnaces

The difference between modern and old air conditioners and furnaces

The difference between modern and old air conditioners and furnaces is huge and is worth talking about. When I was a kid, I loved learning about the early stages of technology, specifically in the world of HVAC. I learned about the first window air conditioner that was made from only a few different parts. Then

Going to the Beach Later After I Write Five More of These

Going to the Beach Later After I Write Five More of These

I’m going to push myself a bit now that nobody is home plus try to get some more writing done. The teenagers were a little bit loud here plus now they are gone for a while, so I should have a little bit of peace plus quiet before they get back. I may hang out

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

Met my daughter; she’s the newest HVAC tech

Met my daughter; she’s the newest HVAC tech

When I was younger I definitely didn’t understand what it took to lead an upstanding and respectful life. I was a bit of a hellion after having endured a lot of difficult times in my family home. I can honestly say that I rebelled thanks to my family trauma and abuse. However, there were long

2023 is Going to be My Year to Get Into Great Shape Again

2023 is Going to be My Year to Get Into Great Shape Again

I’ve been slacking a bit with my diet over the past six or eight months just due to laziness, but now I am going to rev up the workouts plus tighten up the diet again for the coming year. I am not that out of shape but I can see more fat around my waist