Trane Yourself To Get Into A Routine Of Taking Care Of Your Home

This year my wife and I have been tackling a bunch of tasks from our to-do list for our home. We are painting rooms, straightening up the backyard and completing some DIY projects. There is a great sense of accomplishment when you finish a project. One thing that I have learned this year is that … Read more

Mike Topitzhofer Talks Fatherhood, Working At Trane And How To Take Of Our Home

Last month I spoke with Trane specialist, Mike Topitzhofer. We talked about fatherhood and working at Trane in the Building Science Department. He also talked about what homeowners can do using preventative maintenance to keep their houses running smoothly.  During our discussion I asked him if the old adage an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is true … Read more

Parents – You Must Unlearn What You Have Learned

“You must unlearn what you have learned.” – Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back.  This life lesson from Yoda really hits home right now with all of us. I have had a few moms and dads reach out and ask how I am handling the new normal. They might see that I am still producing around … Read more