Author: Jimmy

Living in St! Petersburg means plenty of sun plus red skies… The temperature rarely dips below fifty degrees plus officially soars into the upper nineties, then i rely on the central air conditions for the majority of the year. The yearly electric bills make up a giant portion of the home budget, when it was […]

When my husband and I made an offer on a home in Springfield, Missouri, we invested into a home inspection. The report was very thorough and revealed only minor issues. The electrical system, plumbing system and heating and cooling system were considered safe and reliable. Our very first winter in our new home, we had […]

I’ve lived my entire life in South Bend, Indiana. While I am accustomed to the especially long, cold and snowy winters, I am not thrilled about the challenges they create. The temperature necessitates running the heating system for approximately eight straight months. The cost can add up quickly. Plus, over five feet of snow requires […]

The average temperature in Tuscaloosa swings from the mid thirties into the upper nineties. While it sometimes soars into the triple digits, conditions rarely drop below freezing. When I purchased a home in Tuscaloosa, it was already equipped with a furnace and central air conditioner combination. The heating unit was nearly brand new and a […]

Growing up in Plano, Texas, I am very accustomed to long, hot and muggy summers. With temperatures regularly climbing into the high nineties or even triple digits, the season can be brutal. My parents were extremely frugal, and while our home was equipped with central air conditioning, the system was outdated and not overly effective. […]

I use heated flooring in my apartment to get through the Minneapolis winters… The temperatures in the peak of the season can get down to 6 degrees; Yeah, a single digit. You can’t genuinely get by without some hardcore heating! I use a gas fireplace in the kitchen for super chilly afternoons. The rest of […]

I use heated flooring in my household to get through the Minneapolis winters, the temperatures in the peak of the season can get down to 6 degrees! Yeah, a single digit. You can’t really get by without some hardcore heating, i use a gas fireplace in the home office for super freezing nights. The rest […]

When I bought my dwelling in Fort Worth, TX it didn’t occur to me until too late that there was no ductwork, then it was an older cabin plus two stories. I have no idea if the previous man survived the TX summers without a good a/c. I didn’t see anything when I moved in, […]

When I bought my property in Fort Worth, TX it didn’t occur to me until too late that there was no air duct. It was an older property & two stories. I have no idea if the previous lady survived the Texas summers without a fantastic a/c. I didn’t see anything when I moved in; […]

Winters in Elgin, Illinois, are long, brutally freezing & difficult; It’s necessary to prepare for the freezing weather. In the fall, I winterize the pool pump & the cooling system, put away the patio furniture & gas grill & haul all of my family’s winter time coats, scarfs & hats from the attic. I make […]