There was a time when replacing a hot water tank wasn’t overly expensive. When the old tank corroded and wore out, I’d simply head to the local big box store, buy a new one and install it. A new tank-style water heater was approximately $100. The price has risen considerably in recent years. Now, a
About five years ago, I moved from the northeastern part of the country to Jacksonville, Florida. I was anxious to leave behind the snow and cold of the winters. I’d spent my whole life dealing with sub zero temperatures, shoveling and scraping. I had no choice but to drive a four-wheel-drive car and keep a
St. Augustine, Florida, is a wonderful place to live. There is a rich history, access to the water and lots of restaurants, shopping and year round activities. The summer heat and humidity can be brutal. Last summer, the temperature climbed especially early. It was necessary to start the air conditioner in early March. When I
The heat and humidity in Largo, Florida, are often brutal. Temperatures in the nineties, or even the triple digits, are no surprise. An overheated home makes it impossible to relax or sleep. There can be problems with cockroaches and dust mites. Mold, mildew, bacteria and other harmful toxins thrive in hot, moist conditions. For homeowners
Temperatures could jump into the low 100s because the high yesterday was 98 degrees at 3:00pm I finally convinced my dad to come visit my wife, my kids, and in Largo, Florida this year for Independence Day. He’s a Michigander and has lived in that state for his entire life. He came down to Florida
My wife and I bought an older farm house in Vineland, New Jersey. Vineland is a great place to live with lots of shopping, bars, restaurants, and culture. It’s not too far from the shore and Atlantic City. One of the reasons why we decided to buy an older house in Vineland is due to
I have to say for the first five years our company was thriving but then it took a sudden turn for the worse. We began experiencing customers canceling appointments and we were having difficulty attracting new ones. At first we decided that it had to be due to economic hardships but when we saw other
I work for a Jacksonville air conditioning repair business. Throughout the week, I usually work Monday through Friday from 10:00 in the morning until 8:00 at 9:00. I only work on the weekends once during the month. Everyone that works for the Jacksonville air conditioning repair business has to be on call one weekend each
My girlfriend and I live in St. Augustine in an apartment building that is located on i-95. We are very close to shopping, restaurants, and the highway. It’s easy for both of us to get to work, because we can hop on the interstate and drive north or south. Temperatures have been very warm and
I am sure that there are other HVAC technicians out there that could get use out of these specialized tools as well Every year I struggle with what to get my husband for Christmas. He doesn’t have many hobbies and he works all the time. I have bought him every kind of thermos, lunch box