There is nothing like walking into your new kitchen in the morning and seeing a neighbor drinking a cup of coffee. And why shouldn’t he be there? He’s had a key to that place for years and was a friend of the former owner. Now that you have decided to move to California, you have to do one thing before you look for your favorite mug—change locks when you buy a house! There is no telling how many keys that belong to your house are out there. Let’s see. There’s the neighbor who used to feed the cats. And... View Article
You’ve moved cross-country to California and quickly realized two things: The sun is always shining. Everything is really expensive. Why not let the former – ample sunshine – help you with the latter? Installing solar panels can cut your electric bill. It’s no wonder why California is the best state for solar power. Panels get lots of direct sunlight, which beams down practically all summer. This means solar panels can convert lots of energy and lower your electricity bill. Plus, consumers benefit from incentive programs when they invest in solar energy systems. The Net Energy Metering program enables homeowners to... View Article
