Air ducts were patched with cardboard and super glue

Air ducts were patched with cardboard and super glue

When I moved into this house I immediately knew that something was wrong. It took me a while to figure out exactly what it was, but once I made the discovery, there was no going back. Since the first night that I moved in here, I knew that the indoor air temperature and air quality

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Need “zoo donations” to keep the lights on

Need “zoo donations” to keep the lights on

I don’t know how this happened, but I became the neighborhood veterinarian at some point. Every time an animal shows up at somebody’s door they walk right over and hand it off to meet you. I love that I have such a nurturing and caring reputation around town, but I don’t know if I can

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Life is about heating and cooling

Life is about heating and cooling

I am trying to decide if I want to go to the mountain cabin with a group of friends or not. It would be a fun time I am sure, but rooming with six people in a small two bedroom flat sounds too claustrophobic to me, so I will probably have to pass. I wish

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Energy bill be damned, I can’t sleep

Energy bill be damned, I can’t sleep

I’m the type of person who regularly wants to save money. I grew up separate from several resources, so as an adult I do my best to stay stable & secure on the financial front. That being said, you can imagine that I am rather obsessive about apartment expenses such as my groceries, energy costs,

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The family wanted me to go into HVAC

The family wanted me to go into HVAC

Sporadically it’s hard to look back at your life and realize how little option you really had in the whole thing. Is there such a thing as “free will?” Because I’m not sure that I’ve ever been able to make my own decisions, when I really take a hard look at how things have developed.

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My attention broke when the boiler stopped

My attention broke when the boiler stopped

I can admit, I am the type of person who gets trapped in my own head. If you give me an pressing task to focus on I will completely lose track of the hours that passed by well I try to complete it. Suddenly, I look up as well as realize that it’s night time

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Cool Days and No Need for AC

Cool Days and No Need for AC

Having a vehicle is a huge blessing thanks to our modern world of technology. I am so thankful to be able to have a vehicle, and I know that there are many people in this world who don’t have one and probably never will. There is a downside to having a vehicle though and that

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A Cold Hospital Room

A Cold Hospital Room

Going to the hospital is never an enjoyable experience. A few months ago, we had a really terrible blizzard come through our little town, and it covered everything in about four feet of snow. I had to find a way to shovel the driveway and sidewalk leading to our house because my parents were driving

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A Cold Hospital Room

A Cold Hospital Room

Going to the hospital is never an wonderful experience. A few months ago, we had a entirely exhausting blizzard come through our little town, plus it covered everything in about four feet of snow. I had to find a way to shovel the driveway plus sidewalk leading to our home because my parents were driving

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Bigger is always better

Bigger is always better

I know some people won’t agree with my Texan view that greater is always the better way to go, despite the fact that I stand behind it. When I’m choosing a truck? I want to make the roads shake. When selecting a dog? I want most people to hear us coming. When choosing a current

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Fell in love at HVAC school – man

Fell in love at HVAC school – man

When I was graduating from high school I realized that I had made some serious mistakes in the prior years. Every time my parents told me that I needed to concentrate on my schoolwork and extracurricular activities I should have paid more attention. Instead, I concentrated on the girls in my class and underage drinking

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Heating, Ventilation & A/C shop couldn’t help with tech

Heating, Ventilation & A/C shop couldn’t help with tech

When I replaced my boiler, AC, as well as control unit to be smart devices in order to save money on my correct yearly bills, I didn’t realize that I was alienating my favorite Heating, Ventilation & A/C repair shop I’m what people call a “loyal customer.” I don’t like to stray from the honeypots

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My attention broke when the boiler stopped

My attention broke when the boiler stopped

I can admit, I’m the type of person who gets trapped in my own head. If you supply me an crucial task to focus on I will completely lose track of the hours that passed by well I try to complete it, however suddenly, I look up and realize that it’s evening time and I

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HVAC tech blames my A/C breakdown on a life of sin

HVAC tech blames my A/C breakdown on a life of sin

You could say that I grew up in a godless household. My parents followed no particular religious system or ever forced us to attend any kind of worship service. In general, I’m blissful that I was not pushed into the box created by religion. However, from time to time I wish that I had more

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Music at the local supplier or in the sand?

Music at the local supplier or in the sand?

Our band’s future is hanging in the balance as my associate and I hit a big roadblock between the two of us. I don’t want to keep talking about this though, so I’ll transport on plus talk about it once my associate and I have our meeting. This week I am either going to end

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Out with the old way of thinking

Out with the old way of thinking

Home ownership and everything that goes along with it has come a long way in the last 50 years. In years past most homeowners were couples with children and they intended to stay in their house or at least 10 to 15 years. With changing times comes a new way of looking at purchasing a

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Kids suppose I don’t check smart control device

Kids suppose I don’t check smart control device

Sometimes I feel like my kids suppose that I’m an idiot. They must not know that I have been alive for as long as I have. They must doubt that I have been through the same experience as in my life however they are now dealing with. They entirely must suppose that they are able

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The Need For AC

The Need For AC

My family plus I just appreciate going to our county fair. It’s one of those things that we plan for plus look forward to every year. The honorableis always the second week of November, so it’s the perfect time for a summer time getaway. My hubby takes that week off of work every year, plus

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Wearing out floor beneath thermostat

Wearing out floor beneath thermostat

When I first moved into this house, I knew that they were going to be upgrades to invest in. Immediately, we needed to fix the roof, re-insulate to the attic, and close up the windows and doors tighter. We could tell that there was poor Indoor Air Temperature Control because every room had a different

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A Really Loud Air Conditioner

A Really Loud Air Conditioner

It’s never been easy for my partner to get a unbelievable night’s rest. My poor partner is the lightest sleeper that I have ever met, then as a child, she would wake up to the movement of air created when her Dad opened her dining room door. She did find that having a consistent loud

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Installing a gas line should be left to a professional

Installing a gas line should be left to a professional

When we decided to convert from an oil burning heater to a gas one my partner said that he wanted to install the new lines himself. My friend and I knew that we needed to hire someone to remove the old oil tank and dispose of it due to environmental regulation but because he knew

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Making more money than I did as a veterinarian

Making more money than I did as a veterinarian

When I first transferred into my 4-year University to pursue my bachelor degree in animal science, I was pretty shocked that faculty immediately started trying to deter us from completing our degree program. The professors immediately were telling us how difficult the career was and how much student debt you would acquire along the way.

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My attention broke when the furnace stopped

My attention broke when the furnace stopped

The lack of background noise coming from the furnace suddenly jolted my brain back into reality… and I realized that my property had been truly cold cold for multiple hours I can admit, I am the type of woman who gets trapped in my own head. If you supply me an pressing task to focus

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How can I need a new filter again so soon?

How can I need a new filter again so soon?

When I was growing up I liked to spend a lot of time with my dad watching him do home repairs and maintenance. It was a great way to get to know him better and learn how to take care of the house myself one day. One of the things I’m in charge of is

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