There is nothing worse than waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, and being violently woken by the chill of the floor touching your feet. This jarring experience is a thing of the past thanks to the floor-heating system I just installed in my home. The system works by […]
Author: Freddy
Fixing my heater before winter
The best time for heater repairs or installation is when I don’t need to use it. Fall is the best time of year, from the harvesting of crops, the changing of the leaves, and the cooling of the weather. There’s not much I enjoy more than cuddling on the couch with my girlfriend under our […]
My favorite part of colder weather is warming up
Winter is a great time of year, however I’m not the biggest fan of the cold weather. In fact, my favorite part about the cold weather is warming up. A fireplace can create a relaxing atmosphere, but it can be dangerous to keep a wood-burning fireplace in the home, especially for extended periods of time. […]
Keeping it warm for Grandma
My grandmother is an important part of my family. Especially in her old age, it is important for my family to include her in all of our major life events; birthdays, graduations, baby showers, you name it, we like to make sure the matriarch of our family is celebrating with us while she still has […]
Be warned there are fake maintenance people.
Going to college is a reality in the life of many young people. Like taking your first job interview or getting married, it can be a daunting experience. Probably not as daunting as when you become a parent but still not a walk in the park. Most students avoid the hassle of independence. They continue […]
You can sleep better with these tips
I had to part with a good chunk of my savings, but it’s so far the best investment I made. Self-awareness doesn’t come cheap, but it’s desirable for everyone. In my journey to understand and appreciate myself, both the ugly and pretty, I discovered I’m an insomniac. Some people get in bed and two minutes […]
Air Conditioning helped my grades
She checked the air conditioning vents in my bedroom and noticed that they weren’t cooling like they should have been, so the next day my parents called their HVAC provider to come out and assess the situation I grew up in a typical suburban home, my parents had decent jobs, and I always had what […]
My failed attempt at heating repair
When my furnace went out, I did what I always do and turned to YouTube. The man in the video made it seem simple enough, remove a couple bolts and screws, take out the defective part and then screw in the new piece. Boy was I wrong. The next thing I knew, I had all […]
I worked in a nutritional clinic for four years.
For four years, I worked in a nutritional clinic. I didn’t know what all happened in a nutritional clinic, and it kind of surprised me. There were people attending the nutritional clinic for more than looking to lose weight. The nutritional clinic had the people who wanted a weight loss plan. There was a bariatric […]
Personal trainer helps with recovery after car accident
Four years ago, I was involved in an especially nasty car crash. Another driver plowed straight through a red light and smashed into the driver’s side of my car. My car was dented so badly that the jaws of life were required to free me from the wreckage. I endured two separate surgeries, a lengthy […]