Author: Missy

Plus, getting rid of the heat and humidity of the attic eliminated issues with mold growth and needless wear and tear on the roof. Living in Lakeland, Florida, means dealing with temperatures in the mid to high nineties and brutal humidity for the majority of the year. My air conditioner seemed to be running non […]

I invested in ductwork cleaning, a new thermostat, new water heater and faucets for the sinks When I decided to relocate to Florida, I was willing to live in any part of the state. I took a trip south and explored real estate listings within my price range. I concentrated my search in Central Florida […]

Until recently, I was getting by with a very old, manual thermostat. The thermostat was installed long before I ever purchased my home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Over the years, I’ve made lots of improvements to the home. I’ve painted the walls and replaced everything from the windows to light fixtures. I’ve renovated the […]

Moving to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was a big change. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous, but the weather is brutal. The average temperature ranges from the single digits up into the mid to high eighties. It’s not unusual to experience sub zero conditions. Just a few years ago, the temperature plummeted to negative thirty-two degrees. […]

When my husband and I first moved to Fort Worth, Texas, we had very little money. We were still paying off our college loans and had accepted entry level jobs. However, we just loved the area. We managed to buy a very small home on a decent-sized piece of property. The house was affordable because […]

Modern heat pumps are wonderfully energy efficient and help to minimize utility costs The weather in Fort Worth, Texas, brings a little of everything. Temperatures frequently climb into the mid nineties while winter nights can drop down into the thirties. The humidity is brutal. Even when the temperature is moderate, the excessive moisture makes it […]

When my husband and I bought a piece of property in Birmingham, Alabama, and decided to build a house, we debated on different types of heating and cooling systems. The local weather necessitates both heating and cooling, making energy efficiency quite important. We certainly didn’t want to get stuck paying huge utility bills every month, […]

Birmingham, Alabama, is well-known for hot, sunny weather and excessive humidity. When I relocated to the area, I knew that air conditioning would suddenly become a priority. Until then, I’d always lived along the northern border of the country. Although I’d moved around a lot, I’d never strayed from those areas that require heating and […]

The heat and humidity in Tampa can lead to issues with indoor air quality. I run the central air conditioner just about year round. Due to the considerable cost of cooling, it’s necessary to keep the house sealed up tight and avoid energy waste. I’ve replaced the windows and exterior doors and carefully caulked and […]

Even inside the rink, the conditions are quite comfortable My husband and I live in the northeastern part of the country. We are big hockey fans. While we watch as many NHL games as possible, we very rarely attend in-person. For the majority of the hockey season, the weather in our local area is extremely […]