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NEM 3.0: Essential Updates for Solar Energy Consumers
Net Energy Metering (NEM) is a system many solar energy consumers are familiar with. Under previous versions, homeowners can enjoy energy savings by receiving credits from power companies comparable to the retail price of energy. Now that NEM 3.0 has taken effect,…
Summer Stains: How to Keep Your Carpets Clean During Outdoor Activities
The whole family is home during the summer, running in and out of the house on various activities that bring in dust, mud, drippy towels, and soggy bathing suits. No wonder your carpet takes a hit each summer. Keep your carpet clean…
What to Know About NEM 3.0 Billing in California
Effective April 15, 2023, a new net energy metering plan has taken effect. If you sign up for solar energy now, you will no longer qualify for one-to-one solar credits from the power company. For example, under NEM 2.0, homeowners received credit…
How to Choose the Right Plan: High Deductibles or Low Deductibles?
Each health insurance plan comes with different options for coverage. You can pay high monthly premiums for better insurance coverage during an emergency or illness. Or you can pay low monthly premiums for high deductible plans that will not offer as much…
5 Tips for Keeping Bugs Out of the Home During the Summer
You may notice that bugs come out to play in the summer more than at other times of the year. Most bugs are cold-blooded and seek hotter temperatures to keep them comfortable and thriving. Bugs multiply during the summer months and often…
Eliminate Allergens in the Home with Professional Carpet Cleaning
Summer is the prime time for allergies to act up. You even avoid the outdoors on days when allergens in the air are high. But what if you experience itchy eyes and sneezing indoors? How can you ever get a break from…
A Smarter Way to Clean the Kitchen
There’s a reason why many people refer to the kitchen as the “heart of the home.” Not only does your family enjoy meals and snacks in the kitchen, but it’s often an area where loved ones gather to chat, work on homework,…
BREAKING NEWS: Housing Up, Inflation Down
On the mortgage front this week, inflation numbers came out this morning. CPI is still trending lower, which is a good sign. You can see in the chart below: our high was 9.1%, now we are down to 5% on the headline…
