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…

Tessa stalled for time. She opened the front door, invited him inside, and then returned to the car to get Molly. As she reached in, she banged her head on the doorframe. She grabbed the car roof to steady herself and blinked her eyes against a sudden urge to cry, not from the bump but…

In particular, he did note that the electric heat pump was poorly positioned, resulting in high power bills and faster tear and wear Not everything requires DIY, but we don’t know that. For me, any DIY job is usually inspired by the desire to save a bit of money. I have done a lot of…

There are every imaginable type of free weight, dumbbell, kettlebell plus medicine ball For our anniversary, my spouse Max gifted me with a membership to the local fitness center. Since I make my exercise a priority, it was a legitimately thoughtful gift. I always devote about 45 minutes per afternoon to my workouts. Until then,…

Most of these modern members are gone by the end of January I have been a member of the local fitness center since the facility’s grand opening almost ten years back. Although the membership fees always increase, I am willing to pay for improvements. This gym continues to make nice upgrades in their amenities plus…