I’ll never forget the sense of wonder and joy I experienced when I first learned to read as a young child.
Suddenly stories that seemed distant and unreachable were in the palms of my hands.
I scoured the school’s library for adventure and mystery stories, never coming up short with something new to interest my growing mind each trip back. I dreamed of someday owning a private library with stacks of books in every foreseeable direction. I never wanted a wine cellar or a home theater like many of my coworkers have. When I reached 35 and had an unexpected promotion at work, I set out to turn the spare bedroom in my house into a study and private library. I built large wooden shelves to house the endless array of books that I had stored neatly in large sterilite tubs. But I soon realized I had more variables to account for if I didn’t want to ruin some of my prized books. I have had humidity issues in my climate for as long as I can remember, so the air is typically wet and sticky even with the air conditioner running in the house.. This does not bode well for books or anything made from paper or wood for that matter. The last thing you want to do is pull a book from a shelf one day and find black mold splotches on random patches throughout. Not only is it a health hazard, but it’s also a needless risk regarding a personal investment. Therefore, I set out to find the best offer on a ductless mini split that was available in my immediate area. I wanted something stronger, more efficient, and significantly quieter than a portable air conditioner or window mounted unit.