Smart control units are helpful when owning two homes

Smart control units are helpful when owning two homes

Very few of years ago, my spouse plus I obtained a second house down south, our plan was to care about the best weather in each location. My fine friend and I now live up north from May to November plus down south for the other six months. At first, setting up a second condo

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Paid extra to have my Chicago A/C repair done on a weekend

Paid extra to have my Chicago A/C repair done on a weekend

Chicago, IL gets a reputation for being quite chilly in addition to windy, and while that is true, my associate and I do experience some toasty summers, however due to this, A/C is a requirement where my associate and I live. When the a/c is no longer functional, then it is a pressing problem, then

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Looking through old photos

Looking through old photos

The renter is responsible for everything having to do with indoor air quality I honestly wish that there were more renters’ rights available in my state as well as the city, because it sure is hard to get by around here. The town has a reputation for low quality housing, as well as yet that

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Tree root intrusion causes plumbing problems

Tree root intrusion causes plumbing problems

Over the years, I’ve learned that problems with the plumbing system are common; From insufficient water pressure to discolored water and clogs, the plumbing is a never-ending source of problems, headaches and expense, then when my associate and I first obtained our house, the older pipes were continually succumbing to leaks and blockages, then my

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Girlfriend causes high heating as well as cooling bills

Girlfriend causes high heating as well as cooling bills

Moving in with my wifey was a pressing mistake. My associate and I originally decided to combine living accommodations to save money. Since we were spending the majority of our time together, it made perfect sense. My associate and I are both struggling to pay off student loans while also covering vehicle payments, insurance as

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Unhappy with airport & jetliner comfort & air quality

Unhappy with airport & jetliner comfort & air quality

Adjusting the tiny nozzle above my head rarely makes any difference I love to travel. I save up my currency & holiday time from work & look forward to exploring current venues. I’ve visited Iceland, Denmark, France, Germany, Aruba, Norway & all sorts of amazing landscapes. I’ve taken ski holidays, hiking trips, camping trips, beach

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Tree root intrusion causes plumbing concerns

Tree root intrusion causes plumbing concerns

Over the years, I’ve learned that concerns with the plumbing system are common, from unsatisfactory water pressure to discolored water plus clogs, the plumbing is a never-ending source of complications, headaches plus expense, and when my buddy and I first bought our house, the older pipes were continually succumbing to leaks plus blockages, and my

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Complaints with boiler caused by leaky ducts

Complaints with boiler caused by leaky ducts

My boiler is only six years old. I’ve been diligent about replacing air filters & scheduling professional tune-ups every fall. I spent extra for a top-of-the-line heating component that features a 96% SEER, adaptable-speed technology & an ENERGY STAR rating. I was not blissful when I had complaints about the operation last winter. I first

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Working on our reputation

Working on our reputation

I really wish that there were more renters’ rights available in my state and the city, because it sure is difficult to get by around here. The city has a reputation for low quality housing, and yet that hasn’t impacted the rental market whatsoever. Even if you are shelling out cash left and right just

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Getting rid of AC unit this winter

Getting rid of AC unit this winter

Every year I haul my old air conditioner out of the window where it resides, clean it out thoroughly, replace the air filter, and manage to drag it out to the shed for winter storage. Every spring I go retrieve the old AC unit, struggle to bring it up the hill and into the house,

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Girlfriend causes high heating plus cooling bills

Girlfriend causes high heating plus cooling bills

Moving in with my girlfriend was a big mistake. My fine friend and I originally decided to combine living accommodations to save cash. Since my buddy and I were spending the majority of our time together, it made perfect sense. My fine friend and I are both struggling to pay off student loans while also

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Gas boilers are good as long as you care for them officially

Gas boilers are good as long as you care for them officially

That is consistently a bummer There are three unusual kinds of boilers you can choose from. A gas, electric, or oil-based one. It certainly depends on your location on which is the smart option for your household! Living in Terrell, Texas, people know my pal and I don’t get cold weather. If I lived in

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Unhappy with airport plus jetliner comfort plus air quality

Unhappy with airport plus jetliner comfort plus air quality

I cherish to travel. I save up my money plus getaway time from work plus look forward to exploring current sites. I’ve visited Iceland, Denmark, France, Germany, Aruba, Norway plus all sorts of amazing landscapes. I’ve taken ski getaways, hiking trips, camping trips, beach getaways plus enjoyed the amenities of all-inclusive resorts. The only part

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Girlfriend causes high heating & cooling bills

Girlfriend causes high heating & cooling bills

Moving in with my husbandy was a immense mistake. We originally decided to combine living accommodations to save currency. Since we were spending the majority of our time together, it made perfect sense. We are both struggling to pay off student loans while also covering car payments, insurance & assorted living expenses. Splitting the rent

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Odd noise coming from my heater

Odd noise coming from my heater

My furnace for a actually long time was making an odd noise when it turned on, but it was a loud, grinding sound that was super aggravating, anytime I tried to sleep, I swear that the furnace would fire up and keep me awake all evening long, eventually I started googling what to do. I

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Handling addition with a ductless split system

Handling addition with a ductless split system

When my hubby & I first got married, we lived on a honestly slender budget. Because we were unwilling to throw currency away on rent, we scraped together enough for a down payment & took out a loan in order to purchase our own home. We managed to buy a big plot of land because

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Smart control units are helpful when owning two homes

Smart control units are helpful when owning two homes

A couple of years ago, my husband as well as I obtained a second apartment down south; Our plan was to prefer the best weather in each location. My associate and I now live up north from May to November as well as down south for the other six months. At first, setting up a

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Furnace repair right when my partner left

Furnace repair right when my partner left

He cleaned everything out, upgraded the wrong part, and oiled the boiler blower It seems like every time my partner leaves on a business trip something goes awry in the house. One year I had a guy in my woods who was clearly on drugs and taking his pants down. Another time our warm water

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The foul aroma turned out to be a minor furnace repair

The foul aroma turned out to be a minor furnace repair

I am aware that any foul aromas in the apartment have to be eradicated right away. I am on it when it comes to vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, and spraying Febreze in my household. I invested in a media air cleaner that installs right into my ductwork to affix any mold, mildew, and aromas wafting around.

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Complaints with boiler caused by leaky ducts

Complaints with boiler caused by leaky ducts

As the air leaked out through the holes as well as cracks, the particles clung to the edges as well as each other to create an airslim seal My boiler is only six years old. I’ve been diligent about replacing air filters as well as scheduling professional tune-ups every fall. I spent extra for a

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I want to use a boiler as a snowmelt system

I want to use a boiler as a snowmelt system

I will admit it, I dislike shoveling snow. It is super discouraging to me. In the winter my driveway increases my time to leave for work by about 15 minutes. I have to shovel a path to my car. Then I have to brush off my car. I need to chip the ice off the

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Handling addition with a ductless split system

Handling addition with a ductless split system

When my husband and I first got married, we lived on a very tight budget. Because we were unwilling to throw money away on rent, we scraped together enough for a down payment and took out a loan in order to purchase our own home. We managed to buy a sizable plot of land because

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Unhappy with airport plus airplane comfort plus air quality

Unhappy with airport plus airplane comfort plus air quality

I care about to travel. I save up my cash plus vacation time from work plus look forward to exploring current locales. I’ve visited Iceland, Denmark, France, Germany, Aruba, Norway plus all sorts of amazing landscapes. I’ve taken ski vacations, hiking trips, camping trips, beach vacations plus enjoyed the amenities of all-inclusive resorts. The only

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Complaints with heating system caused by leaky ducts

Complaints with heating system caused by leaky ducts

My heating system is only six years old. I’ve been diligent about replacing air filters plus scheduling professional tune-ups every fall. I spent extra for a top-of-the-line heating unit that features a 96% SEER, flexible-speed technology plus an ENERGY STAR rating. I was not glad when I had complaints about the operation last winter. I

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Can I call for furnace repair on a hybrid system?

Can I call for furnace repair on a hybrid system?

Years ago I called my local, Terrell heating repair supplier about a possible hybrid heater. This combines a gas furnace and a heat pump. In Texas the freezing season is brief and not too intense. A heat pump system works totally great for the heating function most of the time. When it gets below forty

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Unwilling to camp plus go without heating plus cooling

Unwilling to camp plus go without heating plus cooling

The a/c not only provides cooling however helps to dehumidify plus filter out contaminants My bestie loves to spend as much time as possible outdoors. Whenever she has the opportunity, she goes camping. She sets up a tent plus is blissful to sleep on the ground, cook over a campfire plus bathe in a lake.

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New lease has terrible Heating plus A/C policy

New lease has terrible Heating plus A/C policy

I genuinely wish that there were more occupants’ rights available in my state plus the city, because it sure is difficult to get by around here. The city has a reputation for low quality housing, plus yet that hasn’t impacted the rental market whatsoever! Even if you are shelling out money left plus right just

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Smart thermostats are helpful when owning two homes

Smart thermostats are helpful when owning two homes

A couple of years ago, my husband and I purchased a second house down south. Our plan was to enjoy the best weather in each location. We now live up north from May to October and down south for the other six months. At first, setting up a second household was a great deal of

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Hiding an a/c repair from my partner

Hiding an a/c repair from my partner

My partner unfortunately thinks he is quite handy. Anytime something breaks in the house I just cringe. He whips out his toolset in addition to getting to work. He is downright giddy to try his hand at fixing things. He usually starts out determined in addition to ending up super mad. He throws tools, swears,

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Complaints with furnace caused by leaky ducts

Complaints with furnace caused by leaky ducts

He then pumped highly pressurized air into the system. My furnace is only six years old. I’ve been diligent about replacing air filters and scheduling professional tune-ups every fall. I spent extra for a top-of-the-line heating unit that features a 96% SEER, adaptable-speed technology and an ENERGY STAR rating. I was not happy when I

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