We’re ready! After our new windows were installed, we knew we didn’t want to mar the sills by installing framework for window air conditioners. I was also concerned about the expense and mess of having either a unit installed in the attic or mounted in an outside wall. Since we have electric baseboard heat, we don’t have any ductwork, and we don’t have a basement – whole house air conditioning is NOT an option. The solution?
A portable air conditioner!
Now we just need some sweltering heat to give it a good test. Late last summer, after our energy-efficient windows were installed, we already noticed our house didn’t heat up as much as past summers. I’m hoping this works out well for us. ~~K
As our power went on and off (mostly off) over several days just before Christmas it apparently wrecked havoc on our landline’s wireless satellite phones throughout the house. We ended up getting one base unit with two handsets as a replacement system. I’m still not properly using all of its new features – almost too many “bells and whistles” on these newer gadgets.
When our not-that-old microwave recently decided to stop working; B&R’s old microwave (stored in our garage) was turned into our daily warming workhorse. I wanted a bit larger microwave and still like the convenience of the other one for warming things up on the patio as needed (remember those warm-weather days?). So, here’s another purchase:
Washer, refrigerator, now all of this -- what will we “need” next? ~~K
We knew it was about time to start thinking about replacing our old refrigerator, but we were forced into it when we realized late Saturday night that the old Maytag had completely died with no notice. I was dreading the whole shopping experience and setting up delivery; so thanks to the cold weather serving as our own “natural refrigerator” we agreed we would go on a “scouting mission” Tuesday evening and take it from there. Our first stop was Lowe’s in Perrysburg – what a pleasant and successful experience! Maurice, the salesman, was very low-key, knowledgeable, and personable. We found a “bisque” refrigerator we liked -- it was in stock, and its price was a bit lower than we anticipated. (NOTE: Almond and bisque are OUT – stainless steel, satina, black, and white are IN!)
Yesterday afternoon, I got a good start since it was such a nice fall day. Half of the rose of Sharon bushes were pruned before my thumbs screamed for me to stop.
My arthritic thumbs have taken a beating the last two weekends hand washing and wringing out my underwear and gym clothes by hand. I truly appreciate modern appliances! ~~K
