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Irena Martincevic

Expert Talk: How to Maximize Your Solar Energy Savings

Learn how solar power can help you save money on energy costs, and get straightforward answers to common solar energy questions.

November 11, 2024

Goldilocks Solar Homes: These Homes Are ‘Just Right’. Is Yours?

September 1, 2024

Sustainable Home Design: How to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly

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Irena Martincevic

Expert Talk: How to Maximize Your Solar Energy Savings

Learn how solar power can help you save money on energy costs, and get straightforward answers to common solar energy questions.

November 11, 2024

Goldilocks Solar Homes: These Homes Are ‘Just Right’. Is Yours?

We explore what makes a home perfect for solar installation and list some locations with ‘Goldilocks’ solar homes.

September 1, 2024

Sustainable Home Design: How to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly

If you want to buy a sustainable home or retrofit an old home for greater efficiency, we can help you find the best sustainable home design for you.

Carol J Alexander

Analyzing State-Level Power Outages and Solutions for Homeowners

We reveal the number of U.S. power outages over the past five years and the most affected states, along with backup solutions for homeowners facing these incidents.

How Much Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value in Your State?

Take a look at our map to see how much value could be added to your home if you install solar panels.

Irena Martincevic

October 18, 2023

Solar Panel Cleaning: Is it Worth it in Your State?

We have calculated the average annual savings losses in each state from not cleaning your solar panels to help you decide if it’s worth it.

Irena Martincevic

Homeowners’ Top Priority Features in 2023, According to Experts

We reveal the home features that hold the most value for homeowners in 2023 and the features that experts consider less important this year.

December 1, 2022

Why Is My Gas Bill So High?

We visually showcase the increase in natural gas household expenditures and explain 7 factors that lead to your high gas bill.

October 12, 2022

10 Ways to Add Value to Your Home

Here are some of the most popular home improvement projects that will add the most value to your home.

August 11, 2022

Experts Reveal Most Important Features for Homeowners in 2022

We explore the most essential features for homeowners in 2022, as well as the ones experts believe are the least important.

Irena Martincevic

The 6 Best Roofing Materials for Hot Climates

Adding a cool roof to a home in one of the hot areas of the country can have several major benefits. We bring you top 6 best roofing materials for hot climates.

2022 Sustainable Home Trends

As sustainability continues to surge to the forefront of home construction and homeowners’ way of living, we explore top trends, along with expert insights.

Is Solar Worth It in Arizona?

In this article, we take a look at whether solar panels are worth the investment in Arizona. Some considerations regarding this topic include the average cost of the panels, the average payback period...

Is Solar Worth It in Florida?

We explore whether solar panels are worth the investment in Florida. We also take into consideration the average cost of the panels, the average payback period, and the average savings.

Is Solar Worth It in Texas?

We explore whether solar panels are worth the investment in Texas. Among other aspects, we take into consideration the average cost of the panels, the average payback period, and the average savings.

Sustainable Roofing Materials: Affordability vs Sustainability Study

We asked industry experts to weigh in on what constitutes a sustainable roofing material, and compare how different materials stack up against each other in terms of sustainability and affordability.

August 27, 2021

Will Solar Panels Void my Roofing Warranty?

Interested in installing solar panels on your home but afraid of how they'll affect your roofing warranty? Allow us to tell you more.

August 16, 2021

Do Solar Panels Ruin Your Roof?

Are you worried that solar panels will ruin your roof? We're here to tell you otherwise. Learn how solar panels can benefit your home today.

Cristina Miguelez

Sustainable and Green Home Design Trends in 2021

We share key insights from top construction industry experts about biggest trends in sustainable houses and green home design in 2021.

October 15, 2020

The Best Roofing Materials for Your Home: Types, Pros, Cons, and Cost

There is a great variety of roofing materials, from asphalt shingles to slate, metal, and clay. We’ll help you choose the right one for your home.

Cristina Miguelez

Cost vs. Savings of Installing Solar Panels in Each State in 2020

Is solar worth it? This visualization breaks down the cost vs. value of installing solar panels state by state.

Cristina Miguelez

Experts Talk: How A Sustainable Off-The-Grid House Would Look

Take a look at this rendering that depicts the features that a sustainable off-the-grid house would include. Weve compiled energy-efficient experts suggestions into a single, ultimate sustainable ho...

Cristina Miguelez

How Solar is Your State? A Visual Guide to Solar Capacity in 2018 and Beyond

Our graphic shows the total solar power capacity in 2018 and projected growth until 2023 by state. See how realistic it is for homeowners to get involved.

Cristina Miguelez

February 26, 2019

2019 Energy-Efficient Home Design Trends Report

Energy-efficiency is key for homeowners looking to save. We polled industry experts to discover trends in energy efficient home design and building in 2019.