Home Improvement
Water and Power: How Rain and Clouds Affect Solar Energy Generation
How much does inclement weather affect solar energy production, and does it mean we need to have battery backup?
In the midst of a historic storm season, many people's minds are on the weather. Today Hurricane Sally made landfall in Alabama and Florida, and Pensacola got 30 inches of rain. Sally is the eighth named storm to dump on the continental U.S. this season, setting an all-time record for storms by this day in the year.
What does such weather mean to h...
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How Much Solar Would It Take to Replace Your Energy Bill?
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Covid-19 Hastened Peak Oil, If It Isn't Already Here: Experts
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So We've Reached Grid Parity. What's Ahead?
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Reverse Mortgage
More Q&A to Decide Whether a Reverse Mortgage Is Right for You
You've got more question about reverse mortgages, and we've got the answers.
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Three low-cost upgrades to tackle this weekend.
Mortgage Refinance
Mortgage Refinance Checklist #1: Your Goals
The first step in your refinance journey is deciding what you hope to achieve.
Mortgage Refinance
3 Big Money Mistakes to Avoid in 2021
Get your financial health back on track!
Mortgage Refinance
How Long Does It Take to Refinance a Mortgage?
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Home Loan
Your Guide to Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Get to know this popular loan option!
Home Loan
Paying Closing Costs Now vs. Rolling Them Into a Home Loan
Should you pay closing costs out of pocket or finance them with the loan?
Home Buying
What's Coming If You Buy or Refi in 2021
Low rates and decelerating home prices are two pieces of good news for anyone who wants to buy a home in the new year.
Home Loan
5 Things You Shouldn't Do After Applying for a Mortgage
Ready to close? Steer clear of these common pitfalls.
Advantages of Buying in a New Neighborhood
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