Well, a whole-house vacuum's not an option here. But as it turns out I installed a whole-house vacuum for my parents while helping to build their house. And w

Well, a whole-house vacuum's not an option here. But as it turns out I installed a whole-house vacuum for my parents while helping to build their house. And we basically never used it, for two reasons. First, we didn't find its cleaning capabilities as good as a standard vacuum. And second, one should not underestimate the inconvenience and weight of long hoses.