There’s nothing like adjusting to a new environment as you just move in and start to get settled.
I am far from being the most adaptable person on the planet, and I can tell you without a doubt that moving is one of the most stressful times in life for me.
The aftermath of the move is the only part that’s more challenging, as I attempt to figure out where to go for all my basic goods and services in a new place. It can be hard to find the best sources for groceries, car repairs, and even temperature control system repair and maintenance. I’ve found that it takes quite a bit of asking around town before you find the best heating, cooling, and air quality control repair shop, for instance. You really don’t want to call the first HVAC dealership that comes up in a Google search, or you might wind up with a more busted heating or AC system than when you started. I found this out the hard way several times, when I would notice that my indoor air quality wasn’t quite right – the temperature was too hot or too cold, there was limited air flow from my vents, or the utility bills were climbing too high. I would call whichever HVAC shop was located nearest to me… and then suffer the consequences in the form of higher HVAC bills for months. These days I don’t even bother using search engines to find a new heating and cooling technician. I go straight to the nearest diner and ask the oldest folks in the place – “who do you trust your heating and cooling system with?”
