Tour de cottages – best heating goes to…

Tour de cottages – best heating goes to…

I think I have a concern with making decisions. I’m not good at pulling the trigger on things, plus I tend to rely on other people to reinforce my decisions before I make a move. This might be a good thing in some circumstances, however it also causes me to procrastinate a great deal. Unfortunately,

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Heating, Ventilation as well as A/C in our camper

Heating, Ventilation as well as A/C in our camper

My in-laws just got a brand new camper. They travel a lot and have invested in not only a new camper however a new truck to efficiently pull the camper and save on gas. The camper they just bought is ideal for the long mountain hikes and cross country trips they plan on taking later

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Two more months of using the fireplace

Two more months of using the fireplace

I’m pretty happy with my last power bill I just got for $155 for the two month billing period. Last year at this time I got a whopping $600 power bill for my little flat for two months. Maybe this doesn’t sound like a lot in the States, but over here in Europe it was

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Cold weather is for romance

Cold weather is for romance

Sleeping with the windows open instead of relying on any form of treated indoor air, going on long walks and holding hands to keep our fingers warm, but picking peachs in the warm and sunny day time and starting a raging fire in the fireplace at evening I realized recently that my brain responds to

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Finding a solution that works for everyone.

Finding a solution that works for everyone.

In this afternoon in time multiple people in their mid to late fifties plus beyond are faced with caring for aging parents. This can be a undoubtedly strenuous task depending on the conditions that your mom or dad are dealing with. Many medical conditions plus even psychological ones come with a host of complications that

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Extremely old Heating, Ventilation as well as A/C is annoying

Extremely old Heating, Ventilation as well as A/C is annoying

I recently just started a new part time job working at a local theatre downtown. It is a historic theatre that has been around for at least 50 years. The building has been broken down and sectioned into smaller buildings and even has elevators with the old handheld cranks. While they have upgraded some of

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Installing whole-apartment air purifier for partner’s cooking

Installing whole-apartment air purifier for partner’s cooking

There are certain sacrifices that must be made when you are trying to align your life with somebody else. It’s difficult for two people to be completely compatible, plus oftentimes someone is going to have to make drastic compromises in at least one section of their life. For me plus my partner, that is our

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Coworker stole mini split system from office

Coworker stole mini split system from office

I’ve typically heard that employers are seriously distraught about disgruntled employees after they leave. It has not made much sense to me why this would be such a major issue. I cannot suppose of any scenario in which I would retaliate against a past employer. I suppose that doesn’t mean I’m the norm. Apparently, there

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Write a book about sharks and furnace repairs

Write a book about sharks and furnace repairs

I still remember the day I quit swimming to the buoys when I saw a substantial great colorless feeding right next to the buoy I would swim out to. My friends tell me to write a book about my life because of all of the deranged things that happened in it. I don’t really feel

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Exercise and heating and cooling

Exercise and heating and cooling

I am not the most fitness savvy person. I blame this on the climate where I live. Majority of the year the air is thick and balmy making it always feel warm and sticky outside. I used to give excuses saying it was too muggy to go outside partly because it was true, and then

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Looking for second task in preparation for winter

Looking for second task in preparation for winter

Well the time has come. It’s nearly June which means that I need to be lining up my second task for the winter… Unfortunately, I am not one of those people who can toil one full-time task all year plus comfortably get by. Now, you might be thinking that I am talking about getting a

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Unusual indicator that the heat is coming on

Unusual indicator that the heat is coming on

When our new furnace was installed we were amazed at how quiet it was. We were used to hearing the drone of the old on each time it kicked on and now we hear nothing. It is a great feature but sometimes I wonder if it is one or not. There is one funny indicator

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Exercise and heating and cooling

Exercise and heating and cooling

I am not the most fitness savvy person! I blame this on the climate where I live, majority of the year the air is thick and balmy making it always feel hot and sticky outside. I used to give excuses saying it was too muggy to go outside partly because it was true, and then

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Coworker stole mini split system from office

Coworker stole mini split system from office

As the morning went on, it began getting warmer plus warmer inside of the office I’ve regularly heard that employers are severely uneasy about disgruntled employees after they leave. It has not made much sense to me why this would be such a major issue. I cannot suppose of any scenario in which I would

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Finding a solution that works for almost everyone.

Finding a solution that works for almost everyone.

In this day in time many people in their mid to late fifties and beyond are faced with caring for aging parents. This can be a entirely taxing task depending on the conditions that your mom or Mom are dealing with. Many medical conditions and even psychological ones come with a host of troubles that

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Cold weather is for romance

Cold weather is for romance

Bypassing the boiler as well as thermostat in order to get the highest quality snuggles I realized recently that my brain responds to the changes in season like closing chapters on my life. Every time the weather changes, my brain is ready to process the past multiple months as well as transfer on to whatever

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Getting an automation system for my parents’ home

Getting an automation system for my parents’ home

My parents are in their eighties yet remain quite independent. They still drive themselves to their appointments, mow their own lawn and enjoy a fairly active lifestyle. While it’s wonderful that they are able to remain in our childhood home, I worry about them. I try to stop by and visit every day. I either

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Exercise and heating and cooling

Exercise and heating and cooling

I am not the most fitness savvy person, i blame this on the climate where I live. Majority of the year the air is thick and balmy making it typically feel sizzling and sticky outside. I used to give excuses saying it was too muggy to go outside partly because it was true, and then

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Working on my home’s heating and cooling

Working on my home’s heating and cooling

I enjoy long road trips. The idea of going cross country and sleeping in either tents or old university motels seems almost charming to me. That was until I heard about one terrible experience my friend had while driving up north and then back down again. Apparently her car’s A/C component is a bit touchy.

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I need an air conditioning repair in Jacksonville, FL

I need an air conditioning repair in Jacksonville, FL

I really need to find a good air conditioning repair specialist in Jacksonville FL. I have been living down here for the past several months, and all of a sudden my air conditioning system stopped working. When you live in Jacksonville FL, the last thing you want is an air conditioning system that does not

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Making music at the heating dealership

Making music at the heating dealership

Well, our band now has a place to practice inside when the weather is not agreeing with us. Sometimes we want to play outside but it is either too cold or too rainy out to play. Today is one of those days as it looks like we are going to have a rainy one once

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Leaving job in time for the cold weather

Leaving job in time for the cold weather

a few years ago when I moved to this part of the country, I really didn’t have a plan for the rest of my life. I knew that I needed to leave my last Hometown, but I had no idea where I was headed or what I was going to do for work. My vision

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Coworker stole mini split system from office

Coworker stole mini split system from office

I’ve consistently heard that managers are seriously nervous about disgruntled employees after they leave. It hasn’t made much sense to me why this would be such a major issue. I can’t know of any scenario in which I would retaliate against a past manager. I know that doesn’t mean I am the norm. Apparently, there

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Dogs and air purifiers all around

Dogs and air purifiers all around

I think we have more dogs than ever now in this town. It seems like when I go out I see more dogs walking than people, but I guess that is how it is in this town so I just need to accept it. I like dogs, but when you go out to get a

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This is a great decision

This is a great decision

In this day in time multiple people in their mid to late fifties plus beyond are faced with caring for aging parents. This can be a very difficult task depending on the conditions that your Dad or dad are dealing with. Many medical conditions plus even psychological ones come with a host of problems that

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Installing media air cleaner for partner’s cooking

Installing media air cleaner for partner’s cooking

There are particular sacrifices that must be made when you are trying to align your life with somebody else. It’s hard for two people to be completely compatible, plus oftentimes someone is going to have to make extreme compromises in at least one area of their life. For me plus my partner, that is our

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Coworker stole mini split system from office

Coworker stole mini split system from office

I’ve always heard that employers are extremely nervous about disgruntled employees after they leave. It hasn’t made much sense to me why this would be such a major issue. I can’t think of any scenario in which I would retaliate against a past employer. I guess that doesn’t mean I’m the norm. Apparently, there are

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WIFI control unit keeping us cool

WIFI control unit keeping us cool

It is time to go grab that cologne from the store that I can’t remember the location of. This neighborhood is pretty small though as well as it can only be on a few streets, so I will go around neighborhood as well as look down the streets till I find the locale. I will

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So cheerful my inlaws got a cat, now I can’t visit them

So cheerful my inlaws got a cat, now I can’t visit them

When people start telling me about their pets I have to admit that I completely zone out. It’s not that I don’t like critters or domesticated pets.., and but I don’t want to hear about yours. If I wanted to talk about the critters that make our lives amazing, I would tell you about the

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Wifi thermostat keeping us cool

Wifi thermostat keeping us cool

It is time to go grab that cologne from the store that I can’t remember the location of. This town is pretty small though and it can only be on a few streets, so I will go around town and look down the streets till I find the place. I will shell out $30 for

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Dogs plus media air cleaners all around

Dogs plus media air cleaners all around

I assume my pal and I have more cats than ever now in this town. It seems like when I go out I see more cats walking than people, however I assume that is how it is in this neighborhood so I just need to accept it. I like cats, however when you go out

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Ordering a family room table from a furniture builder

Ordering a family room table from a furniture builder

I became legitimately worried when I started shopping for a family room table; I was looking for furniture of especially fantastic quality. I wanted a sturdy table that could withstand the wear and tear of family meals every single afternoon. I have three teenagers who are messy. I can’t have a table that legitimately stains,

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Write a book about sharks as well as boiler repairs

Write a book about sharks as well as boiler repairs

My friends tell me to write a book about my life because of all of the crazy things that happened in it. I don’t absolutely feel like writing a book though, but maybe one afternoon when I am an aged guy I will have the desire to do so. I feel like I’m not done

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Crazy cold swim and some hot water heater help

Crazy cold swim and some hot water heater help

I just took one of the coldest swims of my life. The waves were big today and there was no sun, and with an outside temp of 35F with the wind it took all I had to go in that sea. I couldn’t wear my knit hat because I knew the waves would topple over

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Working on my home’s heating and cooling

Working on my home’s heating and cooling

Due to the increase in bodies along with the fact they were now driving down in the middle of the day, the A/C had decided to be a bit of a pain and completely stop working while they were stuck in a traffic jam just a few hours away from home I love long road

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So glad my inlaws got a cat, now I can’t visit them

So glad my inlaws got a cat, now I can’t visit them

When people start telling me about their pets I have to admit that I completely zone out. It’s not that I dislike animals or domesticated pets… But I don’t want to hear about yours. If I wanted to talk about the animals that make our lives amazing, I would tell you about the animals that

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