Emergency Happens, but Funds Are Low–Options?

Emergency Happens, but Funds Are Low–Options?

What happens when you need an emergency repair and aren’t prepared for it financially?  A Mechanical Extremes customer found herself in this dilemma recently, and here is her story. Hot water is an amenity you don’t think about very much until it’s not there.  When...
College or Trades – What Will It Be?

College or Trades – What Will It Be?

Total outstanding federal student loan debt is a staggering $1.59 trillion.  How long does it take to pay off a student loan?  And who pays if the borrower can’t? Anyone considering college will want to consider the cost, and what he or she really wants out of a...
Learning about the Mini Splits

Learning about the Mini Splits

No, a mini-split is not a ballet routine your daughter might learn.  It solves big heating and cooling problems in a small way.  Let’s say you’re adding on to your home, but no way can you run HVAC ductwork to the new area.  A mini split system works without ductwork...
Clearing the Air

Clearing the Air

Lurking in the air of your home is what you can see, like dust–but also nasties you can’t see. The Air Scrubber by Aerus removes surface and airborne contaminants including VOCs, odors, dust, pet dander, and other allergens.  The system uses the...
Telling Your Fan What to Do

Telling Your Fan What to Do

Your thermostat gives you a choice–fan on, off, or auto.  What’s best?  Harold Wilkes says leave it on all the time if your furnace and/or AC has a DC variable speed motor.  If not, you can still leave the fan running for extended periods during the day. ...
Hillsdale County Fair

Hillsdale County Fair

At the end of summer, going to the fair is a loved American tradition.  The Hillsdale County Fair is among the best–the rides, the agricultural and animal displays, and everyone proud to show their best work.  It’s a tradition that deserves, and gets...