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.

Kids and chores; at least I can tell when husband skips air filter change

Kids and chores; at least I can tell when husband 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. For whatever reason, my three kids and husband are ridiculously lazy when it comes to pitching in around our home. I feel like 90% of the chores fall on my shoulders, and I’m

Getting stuck in a blizzard

Getting stuck in a blizzard

It was certainly squeaky in addition to it sounded like there was something wrong with the belt or parts inside of the Heating in addition to Air Conditioning system The freezing weather makes me cringe. Of course the one afternoon where I decide to go visit family up north my flight gets cancelled. Due to

Thermostat for Christmas

Thermostat for Christmas

Oftentimes, I forget to turn the dial in the right direction on my way in or out of the house, and wind up with a high energy bill or an severely hot house My family knows me way too well. They know that I’m an severely practical lady and I also have a difficult time

A large hole near the front door

A large hole near the front door

You might want to get a sealant to spray on any cracks around windows or doors In my apartment I can see that there’s a crack in the door. In fact there is a pretty big one. When the front door is closed I can actually see outside. There is a hole between the door

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.

Parts weren’t being installed officially

Parts weren’t being installed officially

I’m easily not the lady you should ask for mechanical help… I have no idea how machines work plus I’m not interested in finding out. I’m a medical writer for a living, plus I easily don’t find myself researching things like indoor air quality or air temperature control in my off-hours; That being said… hastily

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

Having clean air ducts is important

Having clean air ducts is important

I never knew the importance of cleaning until I had my own home. I remember on Sundays my sister and I would help my mom clean the house. We would dread her cleaning process. My sister would be in charge of doing the dishes and sweeping and mopping the floors. While my job was to

The train filled with freezing air

The train filled with freezing air

The train could be delayed and then you would be on the train even longer Being stuck on a train is not ideal. I tried to make it apartment for Christmas on the train. I did not have another mode of transportation. The train is cheaper than flying too. So I ended up getting stuck

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

Quit my day job as a doctor

Quit my day job as a doctor

Many years ago, I made a big decision when I chose to attend University for a pre medical degree. I knew that it was going to be a long and hard educational road, but I really wanted to obtain a career where I was able to help people everyday. I wanted to be an authority

Stuck in a room with no vents

Stuck in a room with no vents

I regularly feel good about volunteering with local organizations that help out those less lucky. One of the sites that I help out is a local food pantry. In many cases these types of facilities rely on churches plus town halls for their space as funds are limited plus they need discounted rent, and i

Ten in the afternoon and using my air con unit

Ten in the afternoon and using my air con unit

I will be done with all of my work this week in about an hour or so, and after that I get to just play and have fun with my friends on the coast. There is something magical about the sea and being near it, and I try to get out there every day so