When my husband and I first got married, we had very little money.
We were struggling to pay off college loans and cover car payments and insurance.
Because of job opportunities, we moved directly to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, after graduating. We didn’t want to waste money renting and immediately began shopping for a house to buy. While our budget was limited, we wanted a decent amount of property and a safe neighborhood. We were able to afford our home because of the very small amount of square footage and need for updates. The property had been left vacant for quite some time and had suffered damage from a leaky roof. Its small size made remodeling quick and affordable. We absolutely love our location in Tuscaloosa. Over the years, we’ve added three kids, two dogs and a cat to our family. The house became rather crowded. We decided to put on an addition large enough for each child to have their own bedroom. We also wanted another bathroom, a play room and closet space. One of the biggest concerns with the addition was temperature control. Our local weather demands both heating and cooling. The existing air conditioner and furnace were not sized to handle the added square footage. Plus, we were reluctant to sacrifice space for ductwork. After some research, we chose a ductless heat pump to manage comfort in the addition. The ductless unit provides both heating and cooling. It consists of a single outdoor compressor linked by way of a conduit to multiple indoor air handlers. Each of the air handlers features occupancy sensors and an independent thermostat. This allows us to customize the temperature in every room.