Sometimes I just have to pinch myself. Sure, there have been tough time in the past and there will be in the future. That’s just part of living this life. But for the most part, I’ve led a very fortunate existence. My wife and I share a lovely home with plenty of space, an amazing kitchen and the latest in HVAC technology. In fact, we have zone controlled HVAC, a smart thermostat and the highest SEER rating possible on our heat pump. So we definitely have some amazing quality heating and air in our home. We live very close to the city where we work. While our end of the city offers us a small backyard and more quiet than maybe downtown, we wanted a bit more peace. So we ended up purchasing a weekend get away spot that’s about an hour out of the city. This place is magical and just the perfect place to spend two or three days to reset and reflect. But the house definitely needed some help before it was able to be fully enjoyed. The property was perfect and the house was in good shape structurally. It’s sort of small with 3 bedrooms and a cozy kitchen. However, the residential HVAC equipment was shot as were all the appliances. We made some other updates with a whole wall of sliding glass doors to maximize the light and the spectacular view. Instead of replacing the heat pump for the central air conditioning that was there, we went with ductless heat pumps. This way, we have more efficient heating and cooling without having to worry over the aging ductwork. It’s worked out beautifully.