cost and budgeting Calculating the Return on Your Solar Investment When considering a solar investment in your home, two questions likely come to mind: How much will it cost and when will the project pay off? Thanks to the ever-decreasing...
cost and budgeting Anatomy of Solar Savings: What You'll Save Now, Soon, and Later As your solar home improvement project begins to lift off the ground and you’re mired in the details, you’re probably thinking about the solar savings in your future. And while...
research and planning Windows With Built in Blinds—Worth It or Not? For all their convenience, window blinds can be kind of a pain sometimes. Who hasn’t pulled too hard on one side of the cord, ending up with a lopsided effect?...
cost and budgeting How To Compare Financing for Windows Upgrading or replacing windows is a significant investment in any home. As homeowners contemplate this step, understanding how to navigate the sea of financing offers becomes paramount. With a myriad...
installation Solar Panels and Roof Replacement: Before the Installation Process Before beginning a solar panel system installation, many steps are required to ensure your property is suitable and capable of supporting the equipment. One of the first and most important...
research and planning Buying or Leasing: Finance Your Solar Home Improvement Project It’s easy to tell you that buying your solar panel system with cash will save you money in the long run—it takes (cash) money to save money. If you’re like...
cost and budgeting Solar Leases and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): the Good, the Bad, and the Difference It’s very exciting that you have set a course to power your home through solar energy and in doing so will be increasingly saving on your utility bills. With a...
research and planning 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,...
