Author: Freddy

I live in an area that experiences four different seasons and every type of weather extreme. We are not surprised by blizzards, sleet, torrential downpours, hail, high winds, heat or humidity. The winter weather lasts for more than half the year and brings temperatures well into the negatives. The snow accumulates in feet and the […]

I think that the most beneficial type of heating system is radiant flooring. Heated floors offer all sorts of unique perks that make it a worthwhile investment. There are both electric and hydronic heated floor options. While the electric option is easier to retrofit into an existing home, the hydronic alternative is superior. It starts […]

I recently relocated from the far north to the south. My new house is a sixteen hour drive from my old one. I used to spend hours shoveling snow and scraping ice. My heating bills accounted for nearly 50% of energy consumption. The furnace was one of the most important appliances in the house. I […]

My house was originally built in the mid 1800s and still includes original features. I adore the hardwood floors, railings, staircase, moldings and doors. I like the high ceilings, big windows and stained glass. However, the house has presented some challenges. We needed to install a whole new breaker panel and have all of the […]

Living in the northern part of the country, overly dry conditions are often a concern. When the air is colder, it’s naturally dry. Our winter weather tends to linger for six to eight months. It’s not unusual for the temperature to remain below freezing or even below zero. The lack of sufficient humidity causes some […]

For the past several years, I’ve been looking into different models of furnaces. I definitely need to replace my home’s heating system. The furnace has operated beyond its expected lifespan and is starting to have some problems. Every year, my heating bills increase significantly. I typically get stuck paying for several repairs. Plus, comfort has […]

I travel back and forth between two houses. I typically stay up north from May until sometime in November and then spend the rest of the year down south. I recently made an extra trip to my southern home during early September for the sake of a much-needed getaway. I planned to enjoy the sunshine, […]

The weather in my local area makes the heating system a necessity and a priority. When the temperature drops down to twenty below zero, we can’t be without a powerful heater. Because the cold conditions last for more than half the year, we need an energy efficient system. By the time the snow melts and […]

I’ve done the math and realized that the cost of heating and cooling adds up to around 50% of our household energy expenses. It’s not all that surprising due to the demands of our local weather. The summers are hot and humid with temperatures often soaring into the upper eighties. The winters are especially brutal […]

I had been hearing a lot about henna plus I decided to do some research on my own. I found out there were multiple ways that people have used henna. The most popular way to use henna was in temporary tattoos. My daughter was at the local un-biased 1 year plus she came lake home […]