Seeing dust on the return air vent

Seeing dust on the return air vent

We would always clean our rooms at least twice a week, so we weren’t sure why or where the dust was coming from. I really miss college. I’ve only been out of college for a few months now but I miss living with my best friends and hanging out with them everyday. On the weekends

Getting stuck in a blizzard

Getting stuck in a blizzard

The frigid weather makes me cringe. Of course the one afternoon where I decide to go visit family up north my flight gets cancelled. Due to the blizzard conditions across the northeast, thousands of flights have been cancelled due to the weather. Thankfully the airline that I was travelling with ended up paying for the

A giant hole near the front door

A giant hole near the front door

In my apartment I can see that there is a crack in the door. In fact there is a pretty massive one. When the front door is closed I can entirely see outside. There is a hole between the door and the wall. This hole between door in the wall is fairly large. I can

Attending a winter wedding relying on the heat

Attending a winter wedding relying on the heat

I will have to attend a wedding very soon. Unfortunately the weather is getting much colder. I feel like it is so different to attend a wedding in the cold. I am almost confused as what to wear. I am so used to just wearing a nice dress for a wedding. However I do not

Making sure my Heating & A/C system is current for the holiday

Making sure my Heating & A/C system is current for the holiday

This year it was my turn to host Thanksgiving. I was not unquestionably excited to host Thanksgiving. I know how much work Thanksgiving can be, but you have to make food for everybody. You also have to make sure your apartment is clean. You also have to make sure that you have appetizers and dessert.

Running some more HVAC duct soon

Running some more HVAC duct soon

This week is going to be a large afternoon of writing as I try to write 14 articles. I fell behind a bit this weekend because our band was playing on Wednesday night plus Tuesday night plus I had no time to do my work. But my pal and I made some new plus unquestionably

Six more cooling systems on the slate

Six more cooling systems on the slate

I feel kind of guilty for not doing my yoga routine this week, so I know what I will do is do an abbreviated version of my routine so I can get out to the beach before almost everyone leaves. I have some really good friends out there now and it is tough to be

Trying to deal with an AC repair plus a screaming baby

Trying to deal with an AC repair plus a screaming baby

My husband is the handy one out of the two of us. If something goes wrong in the house I simply let him know plus he takes care of that. In exchange I keep the house cleaned, the laundry done, plus make all the meals. Well, my husband has to travel for work a bunch.

The train filled with chilly air

The train filled with chilly air

Being stuck on a train is not ideal. I tried to make it loft for Christmas on the train. I didn’t have another mode of transportation. The train is cheaper than flying too. So I ended up getting stuck on the train. The tracks are completely covered with snow. There is no way of removing

Running some more ductwork soon

Running some more ductwork soon

I bought several pairs of wool socks for winter but they seem to wear out quickly as I drag my feet when I walk in the flat Today is going to be a big day of writing as I try to write 14 articles. I fell behind a bit this weekend because our band was

Missed my repair date plus ended up with a Jacksonville AC repair

Missed my repair date plus ended up with a Jacksonville AC repair

I live in Jacksonville, FL plus the Summer season is no joke, and our sizzling weather can start as early as December plus not let up until September, however it makes for a long season of shorts, tanks, plus flip-flops. I get sick of wearing barely any clothing plus covered in sweat to death, and

Getting stuck in a blizzard

Getting stuck in a blizzard

The cold weather makes me cringe. Of course the one day where I decide to go visit family up north my flight gets cancelled. Due to the blizzard conditions across the northeast, thousands of flights have been cancelled due to the weather. Thankfully the airline that I was travelling with ended up paying for the

You do need working AC in Chicago

You do need working AC in Chicago

Chicago, Illinois isn’t exactly known as a tepid location, typically the winters are more what my friend and I are known for. However, that isn’t to say the summer time season doesn’t get hot! Our summers range from the high 70s to the low 68s, for people who aren’t used to the heat & humidity,

Heating repair is the deal now

Heating repair is the deal now

I just set my hour timer so that it gives me something to race against while I write. I still need to do my yoga plus Spanish practice after writing, which is going to be strenuous to do because all my buddies are playing at the shore. Maybe I will do my Spanish lesson on

Kids & chores; at least I can tell when hubby skips air filter change

Kids & chores; at least I can tell when hubby skips air filter change

If you try to manage a household, you understand how difficult it is to get everyone on board with doing their part, and for whatever reason, my three kids & hubby are absurdly lazy when it comes to pitching in around our home. I feel like 90% of the chores fall on my shoulders, &

Stuck in a room with no vents

Stuck in a room with no vents

We brought in a small fan to help circulate the air but it just isn’t enough. I always feel good about volunteering with local organizations that help out those less fortunate. One of the places that I help out is a local food pantry. In many cases these types of facilities rely on churches and

Plants are glad I got a humidifier

Plants are glad I got a humidifier

I have to admit, I am the type of lady who puts a lot of care and attention into my inanimate objects. In particular, I am a bit too obsessed with my indoor plants and garden. I know that a lot of people have proudly proclaimed that they are planned moms these afternoons… But I

We regularly go to my house

We regularly go to my house

I think it’s interesting how people tend to play similar roles in all of their relationships. For instance, when it comes to my passionate relationships & friendships, I have a few designated responsibilities. I’m generally the practical, eager to plan, & emotionally sensitive person in the relationship. I like to take care of people in

Attending a winter birthday relying on the heat

Attending a winter birthday relying on the heat

So I’m hoping that the HVAC system will be working. I will have to attend a birthday absolutely soon; Unluckyly the weather is getting much colder. I feel like it is so different to attend a birthday in the cold. I am almost confused as what to wear. I am so used to just wearing