Author: Phil

My husband works in the corporate department of a national heating and cooling company. So he is always coming to me with these crazy ideas about having a brand new heating and cooling system installed in our house. I told my husband if he doesn’t stop reading the local HVAC technology section of the newspaper […]

I had to agree with him when he told me this because I also didn’t think it was worth it to spend that much money on fixing my car when it was sold I’ve been driving the same car for a week 12 years at this point. My parents got it for me right when […]

I am the kind of person that likes to research everything before I take the job. I like to make sure I have thoroughly looked at all of my options and that I am in the best place possible to make an informed decision. So when my husband told me that he wanted to replace […]

About two weeks ago a really terrible storm hit my town harder than we could’ve ever expected. The area I live in does experience quite a few hurricanes and sometimes we hit harder than we are expected to. This was one of those times when we just weren’t as prepared as we should’ve been for […]

Since our attic was so hot and humid, our HVAC technician recommended installing a standalone dehumidifier in our attic; he also encouraged us to check our air filters more regularly, since dirty air filters put more pressure on the cooling system, which also contributes to condensation A few months ago, while hanging streamers for a […]

I’m a recreational fisherman, and one of my favorite activities is participating in fishing tournaments. Fishing tournaments come in all shapes, sizes, and colors; usually the tournament fees benefit a non-profit organization, and the tournament will stipulate the species of fish that anglers should pursue. When I’m enrolled in a tournament, I’m usually staying at […]

People are routinely shocked at the things that I have to consider as a manager of a bowling alley. Various leagues meet on a variety of days at specific times, and lanes have to be reserved for them. I have to make sure that no one tries to steal any of our precious bowling balls […]

Since my wife and I usually keep the house at a cool 74, the poker players essentially walked into a sauna every time we played I’m abysmal at poker. Despite having played for some time, I just can’t master my poker face. Despite my acting failures, I still host a monthly poker night at my […]

You may have discovered that your furnace stopped working, only to find out that the breaker to your system was tripped. This occurs every once in a while, and it can be challenging to figure out what caused the problem. Regardless of which type of fuel your system uses, your furnace still needs electricity to […]

The easiest way to lower indoor humidity is by using a dehumidifier. However, these devices are relatively expensive to purchase, and they typically require a lot of energy to run. Moreover, dehumidifiers can sometimes make your indoor air too dry, creating a new set of problems. Fortunately, there are a few natural ways of lowering […]