Author: Steve

Glad I added heated flooring to the plan

It is freezing cold on the tiles if you do not When I bought my house the first thing I did was rip out the ugly carpet. The previous owner painted her walls brown, had wood ceilings and then added a brown shag rug to every room. It was a big, brown blob. It was […]

Not all heating noises are bad

I read online that if your heater makes noises during operation, it is a bad sign. It could mean a system malfunction or a huge heater repair left unchecked. When I started noticing a squeaking noise when I walked by my heater, I started to get worried. I didn’t want to deal with a huge […]

Glad I changed to a smart thermostat

Replacing the thermostat in my hallway was a must do. It was an old beige thermostat with a plastic toggle. My husband frequently would hit the toggle with his shoulder and change the temperature. We both then would hunt for our glasses to adjust it properly. It could only be set in a range of […]

The jobs I do while my husband is gone

When my husband leaves on a business trip I kind of go insane. I have so many projects that I plan to do while he is gone. It is hard to work with him in the house. He requires lots of attention and also wants to get involved. Painting a room suddenly takes way more […]

Didn’t realize just how important ductwork cleaning is

There were numerous times that I was contacted by our Heating plus A/C company offering a discount on ductwork cleaning. Normally, I’d get them around the time everyone were into their Springtime cleaning. I’m unquestionably a total disinfect freak so there entirely isn’t a Springtime cleaning. I sort of have a schedule where I deep […]