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Sunroom Additions: 10 Benefits to Adding a Sunroom Home Extension

June 7, 2022

Picture this: It’s a bright, beautiful morning, the birds are chirping, a breeze is blowing, and you’re able to take it all in from the comfort of your own home. As you sit back and relax on a cozy lounge chair, you can peacefully prepare for your day, every day, inside of your sunroom. 

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Most Energy-Efficient Roofing Systems & Designs in 2022

June 1, 2022

If you’re looking for ways to save energy,  roofing has a huge impact on your home’s overall energy efficiency. Most importantly, it’s how cool you’ll stay during the dog days of summer. Your roof doesn’t just protect you and your family from the outside elements, it can also be a way to increase your household sustainability. 

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How to Prepare Your Home Before Hurricane Season

May 25, 2022

We’ve seen hurricanes get stronger and become more destructive in the past few decades. This means high winds, flying debris, heavy rainfall, floods, and more. These dangerous conditions aren’t just scary to live through — they can wreak serious havoc on your property. 

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Renewable Energy

Types of Solar Panels: Solar Panel Options Explained

October 6, 2021

Solar energy is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to conventional energy sources that contribute to the burning of fossil fuels and the growing climate crisis. Solely dependent on exposure to sunlight, solar power is clean and renewable—forging the way toward a greener future for all.

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Do Solar Panels Work at Night?

July 30, 2021

Making the shift to living a more eco-friendly lifestyle can seem intimidating. However, one home upgrade can make a major impact on helping you live a sustainable life and reduce your carbon footprint: solar power. Using solar energy to power your home isn’t just better for the environment, it’s also better for your wallet.

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Solar Roof Tiles

May 28, 2021

Harnessing the power of the sun is a no-brainer when it comes to increasing your home’s energy efficiency and cutting down on electric costs. If you’re looking into solar roof options, you’ve probably come across solar roof tiles as an alternative, which you may or may not have heard of before. More conventionally, solar electric or photovoltaic (PV) panels have been the go-to solution for using solar to power your home.

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Sustainable Living

How to Build a Rainwater Collection System

March 28, 2022

If you are searching for a way to save money on your water bill, you may want to consider harvesting rainwater on your property. Rainwater catchment systems capture natural rainfall via freestanding structures like a rain barrel or through a more complex system attached to your house and integrated into the gutterwork.

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Incandescent vs. LED Light Bulbs: What is the Difference?

December 16, 2021

You probably don’t think much about your light bulbs until you have to change them. With that said, it’s well worth your time figuring out what kind of bulbs power your lamps, task lighting, and other sources of luminescence in your home. After all, the quality of light makes a huge difference in how you see the world around you. We all know that feeling of “oh-no-do-I-really-look-like-that?” when you look at your reflection in a harshly lit mirror.

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Reduce Your Home’s Carbon Impact

April 22, 2021

 

From unprecedented wildfires to a record-breaking hurricane season, climate change is increasing the intensity of weather events. The largest source of harmful greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. comes from burning fossil fuels for heat, electricity, and transportation.

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PACE Financing

HVAC vs. Furnace: Are They Different?

January 7, 2022

Your home is the one place where you have complete control over the temperature. You have the freedom to choose how warm or cold you want to be. You get to choose what time the air conditioning kicks on or when the heat starts. But how exactly do you control the temperature in your home?

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PACE Pros & Cons: Is the PACE Program Worth It?

July 15, 2021

With PACE financing, you have the opportunity to access the funds you need to make energy-saving upgrades to your home. Sounds like the perfect solution, right? But is it too good to be true? Naturally, you may be cautious when considering any type of financing, especially when it comes to extensive home renovations. 

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Addressing access-to-capital crisis for underserved St. Louis.

March 20, 2021

Attention to equity and inclusion for underserved communities of color is more pronounced today than ever. In recent reporting by Peabody Award-winning journalist Aaron Glantz, some stark statistics show that discriminatory lending practices still persist.

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Property Improvements

Sunroom Additions: 10 Benefits to Adding a Sunroom Home Extension

June 7, 2022

Picture this: It’s a bright, beautiful morning, the birds are chirping, a breeze is blowing, and you’re able to take it all in from the comfort of your own home. As you sit back and relax on a cozy lounge chair, you can peacefully prepare for your day, every day, inside of your sunroom. 

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Most Energy-Efficient Roofing Systems & Designs in 2022

June 1, 2022

If you’re looking for ways to save energy,  roofing has a huge impact on your home’s overall energy efficiency. Most importantly, it’s how cool you’ll stay during the dog days of summer. Your roof doesn’t just protect you and your family from the outside elements, it can also be a way to increase your household sustainability. 

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Why Commercial Impact Windows Are a Worthy Investment

April 27, 2022

Every year we experience hurricane season in the U.S. — and so do U.S. properties. Although you typically hear about homes bearing the brunt of the destruction, it often goes overlooked that commercial properties are equally vulnerable to costly damages. So, if you have a business based in a hurricane-prone region, knowing how to prepare for a hurricane is crucial.

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