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And Then It Was Too Cold

by Lindsay Ballard on June 29, 2009 15 Comments

I sure have done my fair share of complaining about the weather lately. Whether it be here on the blog, on Twitter, or just sitting on my couch talking to my husband, everyone knows that Lindsay thinks it’s hot. Okay, we get it, Lindsay. Can we move on?

Sure! Let’s move on. Now, I can complain to you about how I’m always too cold.

Confused?

Shortly after moving into to our home, we discovered that the coldest place in the house was when we were sitting at our breakfast room table. Our then two-year old son always told us he was “scared” when he was eating, and it took us a while to realize that it was because he had goosebumps! Our breakfast room was freezing in the summer and burning up in the winter, because a ceiling vent blew directly on the table. No matter how much we adjusted the vent, it was just really uncomfortable to have the air blowing directly on us. We didn’t want to close off the vent completely, because it cools the kitchen as well as the breakfast room.

We dealt with this for a little over a year. Many evenings, we just turned the AC unit completely off while we ate. But then, as I am apt to do, I would forget to turn it back on, and we all know that it’s just too hot for that.

A few weeks ago, during one of our daily visits to Home Depot (yes, it’s a sickness), we discovered a directional cover to go on top of our ceiling vent.

The cover is a clear plastic piece that aims the airflow in another direction. It’s adjustable so that it fits over most ceiling vents and attaches to the vent with magnets. In literally 30 seconds, we were able to correct a problem that annoyed us every night for over a year. And it cost us under $10, so that was a bonus.

The vent cover virtually disappears into the vent, so it is completely unnoticeable. In fact, I forgot that we even installed it until my husband recently commented that it’s been so nice not freezing during dinner!

I’ve been very happy with our little discovery and wanted to pass it along to anyone else who may have similar problems in their homes. There are also directional covers for floor and wall vents if that is the type of system you have in your home.

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.

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Comments

  1. Janeen says

    June 29, 2009 at 4:33 pm

    I love that he was scared because he had goosebumps! Great tip!

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  2. Kelsee says

    June 29, 2009 at 5:25 pm

    Lindsey, you have inspired me so much in my house! I have an award for you over at my blog! http://www.webbslife.blogspot.com

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  3. Emily@remodelingthislife says

    June 29, 2009 at 5:57 pm

    Great idea – I have a spot in my house like that too where when the a/c is on, it blasts over the cozy chair in the living room. I am going to try this out when I get home!

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  4. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    June 29, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    My mom has one of those on a floor vent under a window in her kitchen. Maybe it's a kitchen thing. 😉

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  5. shortmama says

    June 29, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    So funny because as I read about the vent blowing right on you, I thought to myself well I will have to tell her to get the air diverter thing! Glad you already discovered it!

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  6. Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick says

    June 29, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    These are great for floor vents too (if you have them) by drapes. The hot and cold air can make certain fabrics shrink up over time, so one drape will end up shorter than the other! I use them in areas near my treatments. Love them! Isn't it funny how something so small can fix a problem you've had forever??

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  7. Gwen says

    June 29, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    I thought you were going to solve my problem of always being cold. You didn't, but I am glad that you figured out how to fix why you were!

    It does just disappear and a bargain at that!

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  8. Rebekah says

    June 29, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    I need one of those! Thanks for posting it.

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  9. BigBlueHouse270 says

    June 29, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    New to blogging but just thought I'd let you know that I enjoy your house tips and decorating ideas!

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  10. frillsfluffandtrucks says

    June 29, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    I'm glad you found that–I was thinking "oooh, I have the solution for her!" during the first part of your blog entry…and then at the end, you found it for yourself! 🙂 I have one of those on the vent that is on the floor under my daughter's dresser. It is the one and only vent in her room, so I had to make sure the heat made it out from under her dresser.

    ~ Sarah

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  11. Becky says

    June 29, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! Our bedroom a/c vent blows right on my side of the bed and I'm usually freezing all night long. This will be perfect!

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  12. Paula says

    June 29, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    I use these on all my floor vents…especially to direct the air awayl from my houseplants…

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  13. Da Mouse says

    June 30, 2009 at 8:04 am

    I love those things. I got one while I was living in the freshman dorms. Our rooms were so small and the vents just blow right on top of you. I still have it…6 years later, and use it in our TV nook.

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  14. Ruth says

    June 30, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    Glad you found this little treat to make things better. Don't you just love little solutions like that. I do.
    Ruth

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  15. GeraldineMander says

    July 1, 2009 at 8:53 am

    My office needs this. Badly. Thanks or the tip!

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.


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