Skip to content

Home Improvement

Graph of rising energy costs

Why go solar?

Going solar is a smart move for your wallet and the planet. Not only can solar panels slash your electricity bills significantly, but they also offer a strong return on investment. The average solar payback period is between 6 to 10 years, depending on factors like electricity costs and incentives. Once the payback period is over, homeowners start saving money on their electricity bills, which can add up to tens of thousands of dollars over the system’s lifespan. Additionally, solar energy is a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, producing no emissions during operation.

Reading time: 6 minutes

Solar Install

How to pick a solar installer for your home

When considering getting solar installed on your house, online platforms can simplify the process and help you save time and money. By providing property details, you can receive multiple customized quotes from local solar installers. You can then use other online tools to research and narrow down your choice to a company that best suits your needs.

Climate Victory Garden – Year 5!

Another year of challenges gardening in a changing climate. New this year, starting seedlings early indoors to beat the heat, more drip irrigation, ancient Ollas for watering, spacing out plants more, and plenty of what not to do’s. Always a learning experience.

A simple insulation project to save money (and help the planet)

Good insulation can save you money by reducing energy costs AND help protect the climate by reducing CO2 emissions. This DIY project requires basic tools like spray foam and caulk. Older homes are usually pretty drafty, which makes them less energy efficient, so this project reduces drafts and is something nearly anyone can do!

Pandemic-Climate Victory Garden – Year 2!

Growing a vegetable garden is one of the best ways to be prepared for modern disasters of all kinds. Growing some of your own food could mean the difference between being well fed and not so well fed, enjoying some little luxuries, or being deprived. Follow along as I expand my garden and learn some new lessons.