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Hybrid heating makes a lot of sense

When the weather cools off, the heat pump switches over to heating mode and provides especially energy efficient heating When we purchased our home, it was already outfitted with a forced air furnace. The furnace is powerful enough to handle the extremely low temperatures we get in this area. However, we had no centralized cooling […]

Ductless heat pump is ideal for backyard workshop

I built a small workshed in my backyard where I can tackle furnishing refinishing projects. As a hobby, I like to find older pieces of furniture that are constructed of hardwood but have been mistreated. I can often find really beautiful, antique cupboards, tables, dressers and desks that have been painted over. They might be […]

Controlling humidity to lower energy bills

Due to the nature of my job, I travel all over the world. I have experienced some really amazing landscapes and cultures. As I visit new places, I like to choose a souvenir to bring home with me. I’ve gotten in the habit of buying a painting of some kind. My purchases range from landscapes […]

Air purifier handles dog fur and odors

I looked into possible proactive measures I could take and came up with the idea of an air purifier. A couple of years ago, I converted the attached garage of my home into a dog grooming business. The square footage and cement floor of the garage provided the perfect space. I was able to extend […]

I Saved My Money For a Smart Thermostat

I spent a few weeks saving my money for a smart temperature control, however my Heating plus Air Conditioning professional consistently told me how much he enjoyed smart temperature controls plus was consistently telling me how it would lower my biweekly bills. When he first mentioned a smart temperature control to me, I assumed he […]

Rub-a-Dub-Dub

I could never make any sense out of the children’s nursery rhyme “Rub-a-Dub-Dub”. Specifically, how did more than two tradesmen end up together in a bathtub lost in the sea? My “research” led me to the original rhyme from the 14th century where instead of men in the tub, there was a trio of maids […]

I truly hate being hot.

I don’t mind the freezing that much, despite the fact that I hate being hot. That’s why I am rarely seen in public in the Wintertide wearing our Wintertide coat, then oh, I’ll put it on before I leave the house and keep it on in the car, with the gas furnace on low! But, […]

I legitimately dislike being overheated.

I don’t mind the cold that much, but I dislike being overheated. That’s why I am rarely seen in public in the Wintertide wearing our Wintertide coat. Oh, I’ll put it on before I leave the home plus keep it on in the car, with the gas furnace on low, however but, I will take […]