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Solar
What is a Solar Farm? A solar farm is an uninterrupted expanse of land with a large number of solar panels installed to generate electricity for your city’s power grid. These farms make money by selling sun-generated energy to the power company. Solar farms can be as small as one acre or as large as…
Other Home Projects
When you picture your dream home, you may think of an eco-friendly haven in the woods with ample natural sunlight, or an urban flat that’s always up for entertaining. But if you’re a book-lover, your coveted dream home feature is most likely a personal library—a fantastical or cultural haven where you can bury yourself in knowledge…
Windows
Maintaining your windows is crucial to their durability as well as functionality. In addition, since they represent an important and sizable investment in your home, well-maintained windows help to hold your property’s value. This post will cover the basic steps of window maintenance. It will also address the importance of maintaining and protecting your window…
Solar
Do Solar Panels Increase Your Home’s Value?
Whether you’re looking to make your home more eco-friendly or simply interested in reducing your power bill, you’ve likely considered solar panels. But there’s so much to factor in when taking on this investment, including whether or not solar panels will increase your home’s value. So, what are the long-term benefits and the up front…
Windows
The Cost of Installing a Skylight
A skylight in a home can serve many of these purposes. Homeowners use them to lighten a dark corridor, lend a spa-like feel to a master bath, or just add a touch of interest to a home’s exterior profile. The many styles—and additional features—influence the skylight’s final cost. In fact, the price of a skylight could…
Solar
What are Solar Panels Made of?
Solar panels, once something from the future, are now a common sight on homes across the country. They can help lower your home’s energy bill, or can help you get off the grid completely. In the most basic terms, solar panels generate electricity when particles of light, or photons, knock electrons free from atoms. This…
HVAC
Why You Should Use Ceiling and Room Fans Along With Your AC
It’s the middle of summer, so you’re probably dealing with the skyrocketing temperatures by cranking your air conditioner (AC), right? If you’re not using a ceiling or room fan in conjunction with your AC system, you’re losing money and wasting energy. Here’s why using a fan with AC is the best way to stay cool.…
Roofing
Green Roofs: Examples of Unique Eco-Friendly Roofs
Covering roofs with small plants is becoming increasingly popular, for energy, environmental and aesthetic reasons alike. Here’s an overview of the many benefits creating a green roof confers, along with some suggestions on how to make your own roof greener and more eco-friendly. Benefits of a Green Roof Beyond the aesthetic appeal, there are several benefits…