I am always working on the interior and exterior of my house and looking for new ways to make improvements.
I like to focus on the appearance, comfort and efficiency of my home.
Since we bought the property, I’ve replaced all of the windows and doors, painted every room and added gardens all the way around the outside. I’ve pulled up the old carpets and restored the hardwood floors. I spent quite a bit of money to install a new furnace and air conditioner. One of the most worthwhile home improvements has been a new thermostat. For several years, we managed with an old-fashioned, manual thermostat. It was little more than a plastic dial. For some reason, it never occured to me to replace it. The HVAC contractor who installed the new furnace and air conditioner mentioned the ancient thermostat. He said that a smart thermostat would get more out of my new heating and cooling system, helping me to save money through superior energy efficiency. I immediately started researching thermostats. I was surprised by how expensive they’ve gotten. A smart thermostat runs several hundred dollars. However, they provide a wide range of really amazing features. I chose a model that includes geofencing. The thermostat uses GPS to track the location of family member’s smartphones. It automatically adjusts according to our location, conserving energy when the house is empty and welcoming us home to ideal temperature. Because of wifi connectivity, I can make changes to programs and check up on things through an app on my phone. I receive reminders when it’s time to schedule maintenance or change air filters. I get alerts if there’s a concern such as a temperature fluctuation or power outage.