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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.

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.

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.

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.