I will never forget the sense of wonder and amazement I experienced when I 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 and our local library for adventure and mystery stories, never coming up short with something new to expand my growing mind each trip back. I dreamed of someday owning a home library with stacks of books in every foreseeable direction. I never wanted a wine cellar or deck like so many of my coworkers have. When I reached thirty-six and had an unexpected promotion at work, I set out to turn the spare guest room in my house into a home library. I built 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 concerns in my spare guest room for as long as I can remember, so the air is often heavy and sticky, even with the a/c 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 some day and find black mold splotches on it. 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 cooling system or window mounted unit.