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 lodge next to a popular fishing spot. Next to the lodge, they built our home, which was where I learned how to fish and do so many other outdoor activities. The lodge was such a popular place that guests came up in the winter and summer months. Some of the activities around the area included hunting which was usually a seasonal affair depending on the animal. Apart from that, there was fishing, hiking, or just coming to relax in a serene place. Because of the extreme weather, we always had the heating unit on most times. Each year, my parents would call in an AC mechanic from town to come and service the unit. They had experience with heating systems and knew prevention was cheaper than cure. 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 AC systems we had at home and at the lodge lasted for more than a decade. The AC maintenance also included replacing any worn-out parts that would cause the HVAC system not to work effectively. My sister and I employed the same policy when we took control of the lodge. We never reduced the number of times the HVAC maintenance curfew came to check the system and do duct cleaning. Our goal was to continue the family legacy and ensure everyone enjoyed comfortable air conditioning during their stay.