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I strongly agree with this post....you explained it very well. I too have moved around quite a bit in my job and usually took that first year to get used to a place before it felt I lived there.
Welcome to GF and keep warm this winter!
Thank you and I will make sure to wear some warm clothing this winter.
The Herald is the town paper and you can pick it up at all convenience stores and grocery stores... and at different outside boxes scattered through town. But any place you get gas...go in and they will have a paper almost guaranteed. As for upholstry place I will message you some places we used.
You can pick up a block heater at any parts store. I've even seen Wal-Mart carry them at times.
The last one I bought was $29.95. But it was just the heater. I had to buy a couple hose clamps and a "T" separately (Cost was less then $15.) If you are doing it yourself, don't forget to pick up a gallon of anti-freeze as you'll spill some (I did and I've been doing it for years haha).
Took me about 30 minutes to install.
Also, I got a 2000/unit. It's bigger and heats better. More then what your engine probably needs. If you have a schedule that vary's, you plug it in at night and leave it on. It will regulate the temp. But if you have a set schedule, and the bigger unit, I'm able to put a timer on the extension cord and have it turn on 2 hours before I need the vehicle.
I might also say, for vehicles made since the late 90's, a block heater is NOT needed for starting the car. The car will start without it. However, it's nice to get into a vehicle, start it, and have warm air coming out of the dash. You don't have to wait for it to warm up. So it's creature comfort, not starting the vehicle.
You can pick up a block heater at any parts store. I've even seen Wal-Mart carry them at times.
The last one I bought was $29.95. But it was just the heater. I had to buy a couple hose clamps and a "T" separately (Cost was less then $15.) If you are doing it yourself, don't forget to pick up a gallon of anti-freeze as you'll spill some (I did and I've been doing it for years haha).
Took me about 30 minutes to install.
Also, I got a 2000/unit. It's bigger and heats better. More then what your engine probably needs. If you have a schedule that vary's, you plug it in at night and leave it on. It will regulate the temp. But if you have a set schedule, and the bigger unit, I'm able to put a timer on the extension cord and have it turn on 2 hours before I need the vehicle.
I might also say, for vehicles made since the late 90's, a block heater is NOT needed for starting the car. The car will start without it. However, it's nice to get into a vehicle, start it, and have warm air coming out of the dash. You don't have to wait for it to warm up. So it's creature comfort, not starting the vehicle.
I agree about the newer cars....block heater not terribly needed but nice. Having a good battery is a must though for starting in cold weather. If you or your husband dont want to bother installing one...many places will do it for about 100.00
What is really really nice are remote starters. You can start your car from inside your work-house or store and let it warm up before you enter it. They are more costly....middle of the road brand and range costs us about 350-375.00.
Dan
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