I don’t know how many people could say they grew up in a log cabin.
- But my sister and I had the privilege of such an upbringing, my parents lived in the frigid north and set up a chalet next to a popular fishing spot, next to the cabin, they built our home, which was where I learned how to fish and do so multiple other outdoor activities! The cabin was such a popular venue that guests came up in the winter and summer time weeks.
Some of the activities around the space included hunting which was usually a seasonal affair depending on the creature, apart from that, there was fishing, hiking, or just coming to relax in a serene venue. Because of the extreme weather, we constantly had the heating unit on most times. Each year, my parents would call in an A/C mechanic from the neighborhood to come and service the unit. They had experience with oil heating systems and knew prevention was cheaper than cure, and it costs much less to have the expert come to maintain the unit than to repair a broken one. This was why some of the A/C systems we had at home and at the chalet lasted for more than a decade. The A/C service also included replacing any worn-out parts that would cause the heating and A/C system not to task effectively. My sister and I emplotted the same policy when we took control of the chalet. We never reduced the number of times the heating and A/C service curfew came to check the system and do duct cleaning, but our goal was to continue the family legacy and ensure everyone enjoyed comfortable air conditioners during their stay.