Author: Charlotte

Enjoying clean indoor air was just part of the deal, or so I thought. In my mind, the air was clean because it was inside a clean apartment and not next to a smoke-belching factory. That’s how little I knew about indoor air quality and HVAC systems. That was part of my problem. I really […]

I’d rather be over-prepared than caught with my head face-planted in snow when severe winter weather hits. That’s the thought that motivates me when preparing for the season, before it comes. Our winters are long and filled with snow. That means it’s too late to deal with heat issues once the bottom falls out of […]

I program it so the temperature rises during the day and goes down in the evening, before bed. Getting a good deal is something I’m keen on. I love getting my money’s worth on something that’s practical. That’s how it is with my car. It might not be much to look at but it’s dependable, […]

I try to cover all my bases all the time; sometimes too much. Being prepared was how I was raised. I worry about small things, but when it comes to issues around your house, nothing is small. Take heating and air conditioning, for example; I rely on HVAC to keep my family comfortable, so I […]