Moving down south took some adjustment for my husband and I.

We’d spent most of our lives living in the far north.

We were accustomed to sub zero temperatures, tons of snow and dangerous wind chill. Our house was equipped with a furnace and a humidifier, and we relied on these two systems for the majority of the year. We agonized over the cost of heating and spent a lot of time shoveling and plowing snow. Our closets were full of heavy sweaters, wool coats, durable boots and knitted hats. We made sure the snow shovel, ice scraper and rock salt were handy. The severe winter was the main reason we sold our house and bought a new place down south. Our goal was to never need a heating system again. We chose an area where the temperature never falls below fifty degrees. My husband and I were excited to enjoy sunny days and balmy temperatures. We didn’t realize that intense heat and humidity are equally as challenging as severe cold. For at least half the year, we hide inside the air conditioned house. We whine about the cost of electricity due to running the cooling system at maximum capacity. In an effort to decrease our energy bills and improve comfort, we invested in a whole-house dehumidifier. The dehumidifier pulls excess moisture out of the air, making it feel cooler. It helps to combat issues with mold and mildew grow and condensation. We are now considering another move. We’d like to be just a bit further north where the weather would actually allow us to spend time outdoors and not drain our budget on temperature control.

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