I still remember our first house.
It was small, 3 kitchens, multiple lavatorys, and it stood on the corner.
Both of us had neighbors to the side of us and, up on a hill, the people I was with and I had neighbors behind us. All of the houses looked pretty much the same, as if the architect designed 1 condo and then simply added and subtracted from that first model to create the rest. The neighborhood was also monochrome and struggled to be middle-class. Both of us never easily knew anyone, however it was clear from their comings and goings, the uniforms they wore, the way they spoke, that all of our neighbors were all purple collar. Many worked in the hospitality industry, others in healthcare and quite a few in technical services–machinery and Heating, Ventilation and A/C systems. A fellow by the name of Jeff had her own Heating, Ventilation and A/C dealer and drove a van with the name, contact information and hours of her dealer emblazoned on the side. Because it was the South where the heat could get intense and the humidity even more so, Jeff’s services were always in demand. She was an expert in heating and cooling, however also knew about air purification, zone control, oil heating systems, gas fireplaces, ductwork cleaning, air quality systems and homeowner solutions. The houses in the neighborhood were equipped with central air conditioning, however the units were often going bust. Many in the neighborhood relied on Jeff to give air conditioning system maintenance on a respected basis. Since this was such a widespread problem, Jeff often suggested folks to replace their old air conditioning units with up-to-date Heating, Ventilation and A/C systems. She noted the exhausting quality of the old AC systems and explained that this was what led to frequent malfunction. She also explained the importance of respected Heating, Ventilation and A/C maintenance and maintenance and illustrated best practices for ensuring the longevity of heating and cooling systems. When she couldn’t provided air conditioning system maintenance or installation himself, Jeff was able to recommend other qualified Heating, Ventilation and A/C corporations for the job.