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[dr. d]

when i was doing further study in 'merica, decades ago,
i noticed that my flat had electric range, electric room heater, electric water heater.. electric everything!
no gas of any sort.
i was wondering, is this a building safety policy of the city or the state? or is this a dictate of economy?

[Egan101]

when i was doing further study in 'merica, decades ago,
i noticed that my flat had electric range, electric room heater, electric water heater.. electric everything!
no gas of any sort.
i was wondering, is this a building safety policy of the city or the state? or is this a dictate of economy?

There are regulations or zoning laws covering certain buildings. For some, gas lines may not be readily available or may not be a standard option so an alternative is used. Electric heaters would then be the best option. In the woods or farms, some people still have their chimneys in their houses.

When I was in the US, below are the list of utilities I pay. During summer, my electric bill rises due to air conditioning (yes, it can get to 30* Celsius around July). During winter, it is my gas bill which rises.

- Electricity
- Water
- Gas
- Phone/Cable/Internet (combo package)
- mobile phone

[dr. d]

well, my food bill was always up there.
and the 24-hr grocery nearby, with its good selection of ready-to-cooks and ready-to-eats, didn't help, either.

[kagalingan]

In the woods or farms, some people still have their chimneys in their houses.

Yan ang gusto ko dati sa city of baguio. Tapos doon sa lumang piano eh pinapatugtug "chestnut roasting on an open fire"

Heavy snow would usually mean extra spending money for me. As a kid, I'd grab grab a shovel as soon as it would stop, then I'd run around the neighborhood offering to clear driveways and a path to the neighbor's front doors for a fee per hour. It was tedious work, but I managed to buy a bicycle all on my own after pooling my earnings together for some time.

Wala ba noypi kapitbahay nagsabi sayo = pwede ba pakyawan. hahahhahah!!!

[SoleusBB]

when i was doing further study in 'merica, decades ago,
i noticed that my flat had electric range, electric room heater, electric water heater.. electric everything!
no gas of any sort.
i was wondering, is this a building safety policy of the city or the state? or is this a dictate of economy?

Depende siguro where you were based.

Where we lived (NY, NJ and PA) more of piped in gas dun sa latter 2 states kasi it was the suburbs. Sa NYC, puro 'heritage' buildings (except in some parts of Manhattan of course). So one place we lived in had those old fashioned steam radiators connected to a boiler in the basement. Grabe sa ingay yun if I-adjust mo yung temp. It would sound like someone was banging a hammer on the pipes.

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Alam mo talaga pag `Pinoy ang maybahay kasi we don't turn down the heat in the evenings like our neighbors Most Americans either throw on a sweater, thick quilts or an electric blanket to save on heating expenses. Kami, usually hovering around 70F yung thermostat hahaha

[SoleusBB]

I don't mind the cold but what I don't like is the shoveling part. Sometimes, I have to clear a path for my vehicle when it is covered in snow.

A Pinoy family friend who works for a construction company makes money on snowy days. He bought an old snow blower machine from his company for a dime and he brought it home to clear sidewalks of his neighbors. They were happy to give him $50 for each house he clears of snow. On summer, he cleans their gardens for the same amount.

Naku, buti na lang di ko nakasabayan yan back in my day. I'd never be able to compete with that.
Kahit sa lawn mowing racket ko in Summer, talo pa rin.

It would be like a small Mom & Pop store vs. a new Wallmart in town. Death knell na yun.

Wala ba noypi kapitbahay nagsabi sayo = pwede ba pakyawan. hahahhahah!!!

Baka ibang "PAK" isasagot ko sa kanila hahaha!