Most people would be excited to move to a single home from an apartment, but I was terrified.
I was shifting because that apartment building did not allow pets, and I wanted a small garden full of herbs and spices.
A friend pointed out that when looking for a house other than the things I had listed down, I also needed to consider the home’s central heating. Since I still needed to learn what qualified as quality heating, I visited a local business to consult with an HVAC professional. At first, the heating service provider thought I was looking to purchase a cooling and heating device, but all I was after was to learn more about HVAC. The first home I looked at had an electric furnace but very little garden space, so I crossed that one-off. The next house had a big yard with more than enough space for my garden. It had a geo heat pump. I remember the local contractor saying it was an excellent system as long as I kept up with heater maintenance. The downside was that the house and the curb appeal needed some work, and I was wondering if I was ready for all that work. The third had ductless HVAC and a yard that was neither big nor small. It would be enough for my garden though a tight fit. The space heater was also impressive. All the new heating business aside, I had a tough decision. After a week, I chose the second house because renovations were possible, but adding the square footage of the piece of land was impossible. After all, the indoor comfort was excellent, and the digital thermostat sold it. I learned more about heating during the house hunt than I did living alone. I also came out with various energy-saving help tips.