I have to go to the dentist next month as it has been like three years now since I went in for a cleaning I am going to tough it out and write one more article before I head off for the morning bike ride. It is so nice living in a small village like…

My cold sea dips are coming to an end soon as summer is rolling in and the water temps are rising. It is still in the cool zone at 60F, but soon the seas will get warm and my cold water dips will have to wait for the coming fall and winter seasons. I like…

A lot of life is spent waiting, but it really doesn’t need to be that way if we just stay present. There are a lot of things that it seems I am waiting for; my stocks to appreciate, a new girlfriend, seeing mom again, etc. But if I keep spending my time waiting then my…

Uncle Ron was always the family handyman. He fixed everything from leaky faucets to faulty wiring. However, working in HVAC changed his life. Uncle Ron enrolled in an intensive HVAC training program to learn new skills. He attended workshops, studied manuals, and shadowed experienced techs. heating and cooling systems were more complicated than he thought….

I appreciated the air conditioning on any hot summer day. The soothing hum of the air conditioner lulled me to sleep as I reclined in my chair. But this peaceful oasis was soon to be transformed into a murky mess, and I was confused about why. From the corner of the room, I heard a…

I filled her in on what was going on, and we collaborated to find a way to make Marko and her both happy with the outcome The hardwood floors in our house have always been a source of tension between my wife and me. She enjoys walking around barefoot but dislikes walking on cold wood…

Bonkers, my cat, sought safety next to the air conditioner as the neighborhood was engulfed in a heat wave. He could take refuge from the heat of the day and enjoy the gentle breeze there. He was a generic black cat which said generic sounds awful but had beautiful green eyes. But he had a…

Monday’s could be fun, don’t you agree? Actually, you don’t have to agree but today is Monday after all. This means that I have to go to work. This morning I awoke to a cold house and wondered why my roommate had not turned on the dial thermostat to the usual 77 degrees. He wakes…

It’s one of those snowy days when going outside isn’t necessary. I long for a quiet evening at home with a mug of hot cocoa and a good book. The best part about today is that I have no major plans. In general, I live in a very pleasant environment, and I do enjoy many…

According to the cooling technician, this is more common than I had previously realized, and he will need to replace the section of ductwork and clean it out. I was sitting in my living room, sweating like a pig in the middle of summer, when the thought occurred to me that perhaps it was time…

After a tiring day at the office, I finally made it home. The chilly fall air and a long day of work had left me completely drained. I opened the front door and was immediately hit by a gust of icy air. I hadn’t been feeling well and had begun to shudder. Something was wrong…

Thanks to my mom’s hard work, eventually our home became cool and comfortable It was an extremely hot day in the middle of summer. Being the person that likes to do everything, my mom set out to put in central air conditioning in our house. After reading some guides and watching some videos online, she…

Despite my initial reluctance, I took advantage of the offer and had my HVAC system fixed right away. When my HVAC system failed, I knew it would be a major expense at a time when I was already struggling to make ends meet. I have been trying to save up for the repair, but every…

For years, I was among the people who believed that annual cooling equipment maintenance was a waste of time and money. If the cooling technology has no trouble, there is no point troubling it. I had help with indoor comfort and had no complaints about its capacity to provide climate control. Until I had a…

We wanted to buy an already-built house but didn’t like any of the ones we saw. Our next project was to build one for ourselves. Most hectic adulting experience thus far, especially regarding things like HVAC installation. We were doing a budget with our home contractor, and the cost of buying our preferred cooling technology…