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Windows
Soundproof Window Options for Your Home
Is your next-door neighbor learning to play electric guitar? Maybe there’s a busy intersection right outside your bedroom window? As more of us flock to urban areas, sound complaints are bound to increase, too. In fact, the EPA officially classifies noise as a form of pollution, since problems with excess noise can cause stress and lost…
Solar
Buying or Leasing: Finance Your Solar Home Improvement Project
“Buying your solar electric system outright is best,” advises Consumer Reports. “Most systems pay for themselves in five to seven years.” Unfortunately, that’s simply not feasible for most people and they must consider financing their solar home improvement project. More realistically, you will have to finance whatever way you choose to power your home through…
Other Home Projects
How To Be Prepared For A Disaster
Do you feel confident that you can protect your home, your belongings, and even your data in the event of a disaster? More importantly, how easy will it be for you and your loved ones to survive and then recover from a fire, tornado, flood, earthquake, or hurricane? September is Emergency Preparedness Month, which makes it…
Roofing
Best Options for a Flat Roof Replacement
If you have an older home, or if you notice signs that you have a leak, it may be time for a flat roof replacement—and here are your options and what they’ll cost you. Signs You Need to Replace Your Flat Roof Flat roofs leak more often than pitched roof because water doesn’t roll off…
Windows
Best Windows for Small Bathrooms
Bathroom windows can pose a bit of a design dilemma. You want ultimate privacy in the bathroom, but natural light is helpful for most personal grooming tasks. In small bathrooms, there aren’t always options when it comes to the location or size of the window. Plus, bathrooms located at inner areas of the home prevent…
Roofing
4 Best Roof Shingles for Heat and Hot Climates
Last year’s hot weather season stayed temperate across much of the U.S. until June. But now, many areas are seeing triple-digit days. If you are in one of those areas, it is important to consider the best roof for hot climate types. The shingles on your roof play a pivotal role in the longevity of…
Roofing
6 Tips for Saving Energy at Home: Roofing
Unless your home is located in a shaded area, your roof is exposed to direct sunlight for hours each day, which raises the indoor temperature on summer days. This results in your HVAC system working harder just to keep up. If you have high summer cooling bills and a traditional asphalt roofing, you have options…
Solar
How Many Watts Do You Need to Run the Average Home and Appliances?
Whether you’re thinking of going off grid, or just want to get a sense of your energy use before purchasing a grid-connected solar energy system, learning about the energy consumption of various appliances and features in your home is not a bad idea. Knowing your numbers helps you evaluate your home’s actual energy profile —…