I have heat!
This is the before: This is the after: The new furnace is the least energy efficient model which is typical of city repairs. The city contractor kept saying he was … Continue reading
Freezing
A quick note that I’m staying in my survival room until I can get some heat into my house. It’s 29 degrees in my house right now. I can’t cook, … Continue reading
Bathroom repairs
This was my toilet before. I believe it’s a 1950s Mansfield. A water guzzler. When the handle broke and the fill control stopped working I removed the top completely so … Continue reading
Busy days
Happy Mother’s Day! For a couple days I was off my feet again. I’m not sure if it was from lack of sunshine or the high pollen count of spring … Continue reading
Smart meters
Back in 2017 I wrote a post about the expected new utility smart meters in our area. I believed one had been installed on my house. I later learned it … Continue reading
A kilowatt budget
I’m sorry I’m late getting this post finished. I’ve been busy in the kitchen everyday doing some winter prep canning. I canned, ham & bean soup, red beans, pinto beans, … Continue reading
Daily life – September 11 – 17, 2022
Monday – I was having so much trouble editing the video of first time using the washing machine that I decided to do a second video to fill in what … Continue reading
Washing day 1940s style
I’m still editing but thought I’d give you an idea of what I’ve been thinking about doing my laundry. The Kuppet portable washing machine, as well as similar brands, is … Continue reading
Daily life – September 4 – 10, 2022
Sunday Its so much more fun doing things again instead of sleeping my life away. I’m still amazed at the difference the shots made in my health. I still suffer … Continue reading
Daily life August 28 – September 3, 2022
Sunday I was late finishing my post yesterday about last week when the internet went out. I’m not sure what happened but it came back on just after breakfast. I … Continue reading
Yippie!
Popping in to say I’ve had an offer from a reader to help me get the mini washer. I feel as happy as I did the day a follower helped … Continue reading
Water heater vs dirty senior
Well I did it. Yesterday I made a water heater decision and I’ll be making payments on it for a year. I felt I had no choice because I was … Continue reading
Utility use
I just spent all last week being very sick. It was either a nasty virus or a case of food poisoning from the pizza place where my granddaughter had her … Continue reading
Nephrologist news
Dang computers! My phone, internet, and computer have all been very cantankerous for several days which has made it impossible to get this posted before now. I finally got the … Continue reading
Living without a fridge is different
I first became fascinated by small refrigerators several years ago at my previous house. I became intrigued by the tiny under counter fridges seen in the homes of foreign made … Continue reading
Where did spring go?
A quick question for you readers. How do you milk an almond? I can’t seem to find the teets. 🙂 The temperatures went from being spring like in the 60s … Continue reading
Power out again
Dang! Dang! Dang! I can’t seem to catch a break with the power these days. Does anyone know how to get rid of bad ju-ju? I need a break from … Continue reading
Winter cover ups
This is the post intended to be published two weeks ago before my power outage. I bought bubble wrap from Dollar Tree and covered both of the air conditioners really … Continue reading
Choosing a heat source
We’ve had night time temperatures in the 40s for the last few days. My neighbors and family have turned on their furnaces. I haven’t yet and I’m determined to not … Continue reading
Cheap draft dodgers
Ladybug was here with me for 5 days helping me get rid of STUFF. It was parent teacher conferences so the kids got to have a holiday Friday, Monday, and … Continue reading
Energy guzzling furnace
Now that the northern half of our planet is heading into the cold months I’m preparing my house and myself for the absolute worst winter on record. No, I don’t … Continue reading
Living without central air
A big part of the USA is in a heat wave right now. Including where I live. The heat index is brutal. The news reporters, over the last couple of … Continue reading
Modern day rationing
Currently my internet and home phone combined is from $71.93 a month. This is a promotion and will end in June. Also, ATT put notice on the January bill that … Continue reading
Today’s water bill
I’m doing the Snoopy happy dance today after opening my water bill. If you don’t know, the water company bills every other month using multiples of 1,000 gallons. Use from … Continue reading
Prepare for cold weather
I’ve been resting and taking care of myself while feeling guilty that necessary work is not getting done. Last night I kept thinking about all the things I should be … Continue reading
Na Na pinches her pennies 