I wanted a new start.
Somewhere felt therapeutic, and what better place than close to the lake? Sofia, a former colleague, owns a small house next to a lake which she only visited once or twice a year if time allowed.
Sofia decided to rent it out, and I jumped at the offer. The last time we were there, the thermostat begged for a replacement since it could not help with indoor comfort. Sofia could not have it repaired before leaving because she had limited time. She offered me the house at a significantly discounted rate, and when she decided to send me there to get it fixed and ensure the house was in a good state before I moved in, I agreed since she would pay for the expenses. On arrival, I called the HVAC maintenance company. They sent an HVAC repairman who advised me to consider buying new HVAC equipment because it was in a bad state due to neglect. When I informed Sofia, she was hesitant, but I told her that an HVAC unit with new HVAC technology was the only way to go. She consulted an HVAC professional to ensure she purchased a good quality HVAC. Sofia was a loyal customer of a specific company, but they decided to explore other HVAC brands this time. Sofia joined me at the house to help oversee the HVAC installation and the rest of the work. We visited an HVAC business to buy a new HVAC for the beach house, and the HVAC provider delivered it to our home for free as part of a black November offer. The air-conditioning in the house was excellent, and after some work here and there, the place was finally ready for me to move in.