As if that weren't bad enough, our climate here makes for temperature swings between 30 and 40 degrees on a daily basis.

This is an area where I personally have experienced -17 degree temperatures.  

@Charles Mullins, I use a cleaning lady that I found on Craigslist and she has been wonderful.I just text her days I need house cleaned and then I mail her a check after she cleans.I use a lock box for keys, wifi thermostats to control the temperature when no one is there.

They are similar to heat pumps in that they become less efficient at cold temperatures.

If you’re looking at rental properties, get to know the area and take the temperature of the overall market.

Average high temperatures in Minneapolis in December, January and February - 27, 24, and 29.

And most important is the temperature in the room, not too cold or too hot.

The chart you posted is interesting to look at, but the problem I have with the Case-Shiller index is the country's average house price is about as useful to me as the country's average temperature.

Find a local welding shop and have them fabricate something.

He also had wire mesh welded on these units with three annoying sirens around the house.