If you're thinking of getting solar panels, you are probably considering them for two main reasons - reducing your carbon footprint and saving money on your energy bills. The solar industry certainly pushes these as the biggest reasons to "go solar." But the reality may not be that simple. Let's look at both the pros and cons of solar energy for homeowners.

With kids careening toward summer break, now is a great time to teach them the joys of deep cleaning and home maintenance! By no means is this a comprehensive list, but it will give you a good start to keeping your home sparkly clean.

Need to make your small space look larger?

Draw the eye upward with vertical lines and floor-to-ceiling curtains and bookshelves. Use furniture with visible legs and glass tops. Use a monochromatic color scheme, featuring mostly white. Rather than adding several small accent pieces and knick-knacks, choose one large accent piece, like an over-sized piece of art or extra-large, tall headboard.

Having lived through many hurricanes, both in Florida and here in Texas, I can say for certain that hurricanes are unpredictable. They can veer right or left at the last minute. They can stall out and rain for days. They can dissipate and turn into nothing.
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Though it's never a good idea to panic, as my mom always says, "It's better to be safe than sorry." Here are some tips to help your prepare for and ride out a hurricane. And remember, BREATHE.