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I was looking forward to spring because we had such a long, cold winter. I just wanted to open the windows, air out my house, and see the green leaves return to the trees. When the beginning of April arrived and it was still snowing, I began to think that I would never get the
I love going on vacation but there are some drawbacks for sure. I usually travel during the summer because I am a third grade teacher and that is when I have the time off. I usually have a six week break and I really need to recharge after the hectic year end stuff. A room
This past winter has been really hard on everyone. Our region has had almost six months of non-stop snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. Some of our neighbors are even considering relocating because they just don’t want to deal with it anymore. One thing good has come out of it though, we learned that alternative HVAC
Now it is the heat of summer and daytime temperatures are in the 90s so she finally decided that it was time to get it fixed My mom is one of those people who tends to exaggerate any situation. Take for instance an automobile accident, if she happens to see one while she’s driving you
There are many type of weather systems that can affect you adversely. If your area suddenly experiences extreme heat you can suffer from heat exhaustion. On the other hand, if you live in a region that experiences extremely cold winters,you can have a problem too. My aunt and uncle live up North and they experience
When I was a teenager I was fortunate enough to get a job working at a summer camp. This Camp was located in the Low Country down south and although most days were hot and muggy we had a freak weather pattern come through and it wound up to be very cold and rainy for
My boys both play Little League Football for the town and love it. There are times that I wish they didn’t because it takes up so much of our summer. They have practice 4 days a week and games almost every weekend. The games are played rain or shine unless there is a treat of
When my furnace was showing signs of age, I started researching. Living in Ashtabula, Ohio, the heating system is an essential component of the household. Not only do we require heat for the sake of comfort, but keeping the home at a proper temperature prevents damage to furnishings and water pipes freezing. The cost of
After college, my husband and I spent nearly ten years renting a tiny apartment. We lived in a rather nasty neighborhood and put up with outdated accommodations for the sake of cheap rent. We worked as much overtime as possible, cut coupons and went without luxuries in order to save our money. We saved every
For homeowners in Arlington Heights, Illinois, a ductless multi-split system is a great way to improve comfort, environmental responsibility and energy efficiency. These compact systems install without a major renovation project and take up very little space. The configuration consists of a single outdoor compressor that is unobtrusive and operates quietly. Indoor air handlers mount
A knowledgeable plumber takes into consideration the exact demands of the household, severity of the water quality and budget before making recommendations Buying a home with a water well on the property is always a risk. While the access to water without a monthly bill is certainly an asset, there can be issues with the
When I purchased a home in Chicago, the furnace was nearly brand new but the air conditioner was outdated. According to the home inspection, the AC unit could be expected to last several more years. Since the house required quite a few expensive updates, I was hoping to avoid replacing the cooling system. I made
The weather in Palm Bay, Florida, is typically hot and excessively humid the majority of the year. The average summer high temperature reaches into the eighties for eight months of the year. Temperatures into the nineties or even the triple digits are regular occurrences. Even the low temperatures are well into the mid seventies. Central