I woke up on Monday morning, rushed to the bathroom to get a shower, and threw on my best jeans and new T-shirt. I could not believe that the day had finally arrived when I was able to go to HVAC technical school.As I got out of the car, I checked my hair in the mirror, made sure my makeup […]
It’s important to always use carbon monoxide detectors with gas appliances
We use safety detectors in our homes to properly protect ourselves. My smoke detectors woke me up out of a dead sleep one night when there was a problem with an old space heater I had running. Because of my smoke detectors, I was able to wake up and extinguish the fire without any serious damage to my home. This […]
I was excited to spend a week on the beach in a vacation rental with my wife
My wife and I used to take a lot of trips together when we were younger and didn’t have young children to care for. Now that they’re a bit older, my wife’s parents have agreed to watch them for a week while the two of us take a much needed vacation. However, we had so many options for vacation destinations […]
Getting discounted rates on my HVAC service plan for being a 10-year customer
Sometimes it pays to remain loyal to a brand or company, especially if there are rewards for being a repeat customer. My credit card company gives me some of the best rates and cash rewards out of any card available on the market. Sure, part of that is my high credit but the other reason is that I’m a 20-year […]
It’s great using solar panels on the roof to heat your swimming pool in the winter
I was frustrated moving to the south because of the warmer climate and the intense UV rays from the sun. Since we’re closer to the equator, the sunlight is much more intense here compared to my old home in the northern midwest. Standing out in sunlight for 30 minutes with no sunscreen is enough to give me a visible sunburn. […]
Personal air coolers aren’t going to help camping if the weather is too humid
I see a lot of junk products in the “as seen on TV” section at the local department store. I’ll never forget those copper-coated fry pans that promised to be a non-stick miracle. They’d show people grilling and flipping a slice of American cheese like it’s a pancake. However, many people like me received pans that were nowhere near the […]
I can’t imagine traveling the northwest passage without ample heating and clothing
Some of these expeditions failed for that reason alone—the inability to stay warm. I love watching documentaries on my TV late at night when I’m getting ready to fall asleep. Even the subject matter isn’t the most enthralling material available on streaming sites, at least it will help me nod-off in due time. Last week I watched a documentary about […]
I love having a digital thermostat inside my minivan
Until I met my wife, I was driving an old Toyota Camry that was plagued with issues. The radiator and power steering rack both leaked incessantly, forcing me to refill the radiator on a near daily basis if I wanted to make it to my job without frying the engine. My wife and I pooled our finances together after we […]
My HVAC technician was taking a lot of time getting my system serviced yesterday
There’s something to be said for all of the quick oil change locations that can get you in and out of the garage in under 15 minutes at most. If I’m in a hurry, there’s nothing better than fast service like this. When I got to know the guys that work at the location a few miles from my house, […]
My dogs and cats all love the new radiant heated flooring in the house
I try to not only be a loving husband and father to my family, but also a kind and patient owner to all of our wonderful pets. We have two dogs, three cats, a bearded dragon lizard, and a betta fish tank in my daughter’s room. Although a lot of the animal care falls on our children as a means […]