Author: Christina

Heat Pumps

Unfortunately summer as officially come to an end. I’m going to miss going to BBQ’s, seeing the sun stay out until 9:30 PM and the warm weather. I did so many activities outside when the weather was warm. My sister and I would go kayaking down the river in our town. I would go to […]

Efficiency Ratings

My family and I like to go on vacation for about two weeks every summer. We value the time that we get to spend with each other. I believe that all families should take a break from their normal routines, get their family together and go on a vacation. It’s healthy for a family to […]

Giving life to an old idea

I was watching a program the other day on one of those science channels and they were saying how many new companies are popping up with regards to the coal industry. For some reason I always assumed that using coal as a fuel source was something of the past but apparently they are finding cleaner […]

Tempted to turn on the heat

The other day while watching the game I was sitting on the couch with two blankets piled on top of me. My husband and I both were dressed in jeans and sweatshirts and wearing warm socks as well. We’re at that time of year where you don’t know whether to open the windows, turn on […]

Planning for tax season

As the year is almost three quarters over I am thinking ahead to year end. I know, the very thought that makes some people nervous but I like to be prepared for what is coming. I enjoy your end with all of the holiday celebrations and anticipation of the future but I also dreaded because […]

Space heater tragedy

The news this morning reported on a fire that happened downtown. It was in one of the high rise apartment buildings and, sadly, there was the loss of three lives. The fire started in the bedroom of an apartment located on the fifth floor and the firefighters were not able to reach the older couple […]

Vacation from my vacation

Ok, going on vacation is supposed to be relaxing, right? Well, let me tell you our families trip this year was anything but that. It started out normal, we packed the car, piled in, and headed out for a three hour drive to the mountains. There is a beautiful lakeside cabin that we rent each […]

Road to recovery

Last night, I was able to sleep for a full seven hours. Now to most people I know this does not seem like a great accomplishment. Many people have the ability to sleep a good eight hours a night and for the life of me I will never comprehend that. I, on the other hand, […]

Furniture in jeopardy

The latest weather forecast is dire and many people are scrambling to prepare for the incoming winter storm. They are calling for freezing rain followed by at least a foot of snow and I only hope that we don’t lose power. Whenever there is ice in the mix there is always the chance that the […]