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Solar
5 Tips For Negotiating Cost with Solar Contractors
Congratulations: You have done the research, determined that solar paneling is a good choice for your home, and have chosen a solar contractor after sifting through three or four estimates. Now it’s time to make your choice official and sign a contract with that solar installer, meaning it’s time to negotiate for a price. If…
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Solar Energy NJ: A Homeowner Guide
Editor’s note: All energy rebates and programs were available at time of publication. However, they may no longer be active. Verify rebates before factoring them into your budget. Despite falling into a bucket of states that still largely rely on nuclear energy, New Jersey has been pushing serious legislation and incentives to promote its clean…
Siding
What to Expect During Your Siding Installation
You have selected a reliable siding contractor and budgeted for the cost of your siding replacement. It is now time to prepare for your siding installation. Like any home renovation project, the siding installation process will vary depending on your home’s unique attributes. Understanding the siding replacement process, while working in tandem with a seasoned…
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Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value?
Perhaps one of the most common questions asked by homeowners who are considering solar panels is, do solar panels improve your home’s value? The short answer is: Yes, solar panels do increase your home’s value! According to research from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, solar panels can add an average of $18,324 to the value…
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Solar Power Generation During Winter
The changing seasons have more of an effect on your energy needs than on the solar panels addressing them. While it’s reasonable to predict a lower efficiency rate from solar panels in the winter, it’s really the sun itself—and less so the weather conditions on the ground—governing how well solar paneling powers your home and…
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California: A Guide to Residential Solar Energy
California began paving the way in solar energy in 2013 and became one of the top states for the most residents using solar power. As a result, home values increased by up to $15,000 on average, according to Berkley Lab, one of the federal government’s national renewable energy laboratories. California solar was here to stay.…
Roofing
What To Expect During Your Roof Installation
What to Expect During Roofing Installation Needing to replace or repair your roof consistently ranks as the most stressful renovation project for homeowners using Modernize. However, once you have chosen a trusted roofing contractor and budgeted for the cost of a roof replacement, you’ve reached the final step in the process: It’s now time for the…
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Florida: A Guide to Residential Solar Energy
There is a reason why Florida is called the Sunshine State. With an average of 237 sunny days a year, the state is a bastion of solar energy production. Its most recent solar installation figures confirm this—the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) ranks the state third in solar installations in and third overall in 2021.…