Home Improvement

ā˜ŽļøĀ Tales from the helpline: Solar nightmare

Jim and I talked for almost an hour as I was helping him understand what went wrong. For $165/month, Jim’s solar is producing $23.40 worth of electricity. šŸ‘€ Why it maters: People having issues with their solar don’t know where to turn. šŸ’£ Reality check: Unregulated salespeople can use smoke and mirrors and deceptive numbers […]

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šŸ”šŸ§ŖĀ Why Do We Build?

How would you answer this question: Why do we build? Read the intro to this series here. šŸ–¼ļøĀ The big picture: Building has one primary objective: control. If we can control our buildings, we have created a predictable, conditioned space. šŸ”­Ā Zoom out: We’ve been doing this since the advent of fire and our ancestors’ days of

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šŸ’”Ā Let there be lights! Part 4

You don’t have to dive into the smart lighting world to improve your outdoor lighting. Why it matters: Sometimes ā€œgoodā€ is ā€œgood enough.ā€ šŸ˜‰ The most important step is to clarify your priorities as you address the big 3 purposes for outdoor lighting: security, safety and beauty. šŸ‘‰Ā For security Replace standard flood light bulbs with

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šŸ’”Ā Let there be lights! Part 2

Today’s focus is on the Philips Hue premium lighting system. Why it matters: If you’re willing to make the investment, Philips offers the largest eco system of lighting products with superb light quality and multiple options for easy automation. You can start small and grow your system over time. šŸ–¼ļøĀ The big picture: Adding smart outdoor

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