Author: Josie

In Lakeland, Florida, the summer seasons are especially long, hot and sticky. The heat and humidity are brutal. Daytime temperatures regularly soar into the nineties, and we rely on the air conditioner for a minimum of eight straight months. My electric bills are a big part of the household budget. I continually search for new […]

It has taken me quite a while to adjust to living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The weather is difficult, but the landscape is stunning. Whenever I have free time, I head to Falls Park to get some fresh air. I love to shop at the farmer’s market, cycle the trails, take a walk, spot […]

My house in Fort Worth, Texas, is outfitted with centralized air conditioning and a furnace. The air conditioner runs for the majority of the year. We often experience temperatures in the mid to high nineties and excess humidity is a constant concern. The air conditioner carries a heavy workload. While the winters aren’t quite as […]

My house in Birmingham, Alabama, is outfitted with a central heating and cooling system. I have an air conditioner to handle the summer months and a furnace to cover the winter season. The two units share ductwork that is concealed inside walls, ceilings and the attic. For the majority of the year, either the air […]

Moving to Tampa, Florida, was a big change. I grew up in the northeastern part of the country, where the weather is chilly and damp for the majority of the year. I was accustomed to eight straight months of running the furnace and dealing with sub zero temperatures and an abundance of snow. Snow shovels, […]