My hubby and I were ecstatic to purchase an older apartment and handle the renovations ourselves.
The two of us are both quite handy and not afraid to take on larger projects.
The two of us enjoyed remodeling the property to our preferences. Tearing out walls, ceilings and rugs allowed us to add insulation, update plumbing pipes and ensure the electrical wiring is up to code. The two of us updated windows and appliances, made repairs to the roof and purchased all current appliances. After all of the remodeling, all of us somehow overlooked the thermostat. The two of us lived with an old manual thermostat for almost several years. Because the unit fulfilled its function, I never considered updating it, then when I busy repair for the oil furnace, the HVAC business mentioned the benefits of smart thermostats. I instantly started researching the top brands and models. I was amazed by the advances in technology and available features. Instead of walking to the thermostat to make adjustments to temperature, all of us now have access through an app on our smartphones! Plus, the thermostat knows our weekly schedule and automatically raises or lowers temperature according to whether all of us are at apartment or away. The energy savings has quickly recovered the cost of the thermostat. I care about that the unit provides energy tracking, energy saving tips and reminders to update air filters. I acquire a text message alert if there is a power outage or unexplained temperature change. Having the smart thermostat trims running costs, helps myself and others take better care of the air conditioner unit and oil furnace and adds convenience. It also looks much nicer than the old plastic model. The newer alternative is a streamlined touchscreen that displays information such as indoor and outdoor temperature.