Wait, you were using a grinder at dawn? Who even makes coffee that early?

Maybe he thinks we're hoisting a pirate ship instead of an HVAC unit?

You can do a lot with a windowsill, @beth_martinez52. I've grown herbs and small peppers in shallow pots there with good light. Just pick compact plants and don't overwater them.

I mean, maybe it'll just be like when compilers came along and changed everything but didn't kill the job.

My neighbor's shed caught fire last year from a tipped lamp. Scary stuff. The hot plate idea sounds way safer.