We made tens of thousands of dollars in the last year because we were willing to share our home for one or two weekends per month.  Hence, I've been getting a few inquiries about some non-obvious tips on where to begi...

In these instances force-air heat is about the worst with which to deal:1) Common ductwork allows air to circulate between the units - this includes smoke, cooking odours, airborne viruses, etc.  

. - Brick or concrete for backyard - fence - update electric, heating/air system - new plumbing - repair entire exterior, paint or new stucco, remove siding in rear, add railing in front - new kitchen/bath - refinish floors - carpet in bedrooms - paint throughout - some walls, floors and ceilings need repair - extend/add room behind kitchen to add first floor laundry - new roof, windows- Currently 4/1, would add at least 1/2 bath on 1st floor to make it a 4bdr 1 1/2 bath or full bath for master suite to make it 3bdr/2bath - No finished basement, but want it cleaned up and painted - recessed lights - The layout on the 1st level will remain the same, with the exception of the extension for the 1st floor laundry and possible 1/2 bath.

I've met a lot of people who have proven themselves to be full of fluff and air.

.- Plug in air fresheners. 

Less competition, rarified air.  

This allows you to re-mix the hot air that raises to the ceiling and likely let's you lower the setting on the heater somewhat. 

Forced air, unfinished basement, hardwood floor types.

Here is the cheapest I've seen them lately ($330):http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/hvac/air-conditi...It is 240V and requires 12/2 wire and double pole 20 amp breaker but Lowes has one that puts out less heat for $435-600 and uses 120V.Globalindustrial also sells $400 and $500 window units that both put out 16k btu of heat and require 10/2 wire and double pole 30 amp breaker.

We also installed a forced air heating/cooling system.