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In this latest video I start off our series on affordable energy efficiency projects that you can DIY at home. These 5 tips can lead to a 10-30% energy savings on your energy/utility bill start off with. Watch the full video here:

5 DIY Home Energy Efficiency Projects on A Budget: Part 1 In this video I start off our series on affordable energy efficiency projects that you can DIY at home. Much of this can lead to a 10-30% energy savings on y...

You might see a lot about installing EV chargers on your primary residence, but what about at a rental properties? Or even at Airbnbs / Short Term, Multifamily or Hotels? In this video I cover 7 key benefits to installing EV chargers at rental properties where it really makes $$ sense. Check out the full video here -

https://youtu.be/imNnBPQunDY?si=G9Xye6g_KRv6dIDJ

7 Reasons Your Renters Will LOVE The EV Charger You Install Installing EV chargers are very popular these days for homeowners, but what about renters? I'm talking single families, airbnb's and short term, multifamily,...

It's not talked about as much - but you may need a new roof before installing solar panels. Not only that, even with solar installed you might need a reroof sooner than you think, which can be expensive with hidden costs. Watch our latest video to help you make the best decision before going solar -

Reroofing With Solar: Hidden Costs (Watch Before Installing) It may not be talked about much, but you may want to look into a new roof before installing solar to avoid hidden costs and surprises not to far down the roa...

How accurate is solar panel design software? I took two years of real solar production data in two of my fix-n-flip net zero home projects and compared it with the original design. You might be surprised by the results. Watch the full video -

Did My Solar Panels Produce As Promised? (2 Net Zero Homes) After years of renovating two fully net zero homes with solar panels, I compare the actual production data with the design software used by most solar compan...

Just added - Our latest video includes a short list of 6 downsides to installing heat pump water heaters over the older conventional ones and the tankless units. But don't worry - I include ways around these potential issues and how to solve them as well. Check it out on our YouTube channel.

6 Downsides of Heat Pump Water Heaters (How to Solve) I love heat pump water heaters, but there are a few things you should be aware of before pulling the trigger on these. I go through the six potential downsid...

Just released - Have you been thinking about upgrading to a heat pump water heater, but are unsure of the benefits? In our latest video I go over 7 key benefits to going with these over just replacing the typical electric tank or tankless unit with a new heat pump hot water heater. Check it out here -

https://youtu.be/2vzArhLheRE?si=4ZzlbvvQsVL7aBgH

7 Key Benefits of Heat Pump Water Heaters (Know Before Upgrading) In this video I talk through seven major benefits of installing a heat pump water heater over just replacing your old gas or electric tank. These can even be...

Have you ever wondered what you actually might save by switching to a heat pump water heater? I think the savings might surprise you (calculate your own). I talk about:

- Benefits of heat pump water heaters
- The actual savings between the Lowes and Home Depot regular vs. heat pump water heaters
- How to calculate your actual kWh/electric rate for your home
- How to use our website calculator to calculate your yearly (and up to 10 years) savings from upgrading

How to Calculate Your REAL Heat Pump Water Heater Savings There's a lot of info coming out about heat pump water heaters and their benefits, but a lot of it can be confusing. This video shows you how to calculate yo...

Just added - This is the story of how I went about quoting and installing all new hurricane impact windows and doors on my net zero fix-n-flip solar renovation project in Cape Coral, FL, just in time before Hurricane Ian hit the home. I go through the install, how it fared in the hurricane, and lots of tips and tricks so that you can save thousands, if not tens of thousands, when going to replace your own hurricane windows and doors.

How I Saved 50% on Hurricane Windows - My Install Journey This is the story of how I went about quoting and installing all new hurricane impact windows and doors on my net zero fix-n-flip solar renovation project in...

Just posted - The story of my 3-Week kitchen renovation for under $10K total in my first net zero solar home. I share some lessons, tips and tricks, and a bit of efficiency and building science stuff as well. Have a look!

My 3 Week Kitchen Renovation for Under $10K (Tips Tricks & All Costs) I share the story of my budget kitchen renovation project that took three weeks working full time. I worked alongside a contractor to learn and save money, a...

Just added - Our latest video on how to calculate the new solar federal tax credit as outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act. I provide a few examples, and then a tutorial on how to use the tax credit calculator I built on our website as well. Check it out here -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ATjp3FVEE0&t=9s

Here is the link to calculate your own tax credit - https://www.attainablehome.com/solar-federal-tax-credit-calculator-with-carryforward/

Solar Federal Tax Credit Calculator [With Carryforward] - Attainable Home If you've been looking into solar panel photovoltaic systems, you probably can see how expensive they can get. Some good news is that now through the

Just added - The full three-year solar PV panel install story video. I go over all the costs, bidding and quote process, install details, return on investment, payback, and all kinds of other things. I also cover a ton of tips that’ll possibly help you save thousands on your own solar system and ensure it’s designed right from the start. Check it out here -

My Solar Panel Install 3 Years Later (Tips to Save Thousands) This is the story of my solar panel installation three years later. I go over all the costs, bidding and quote process, install details, return on investment...

Just released – our latest video in our new calculator series showing how to install outlet gasket insulator pads/gaskets, and how much you can realistically save by doing this easy DIY project. The ROI will be higher than you think, and you can use your own energy bills and data to estimate it. Give it a go!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP-zvKifVrg

And here's a link to the outlet insulator gasket calculator on our website: https://www.attainablehome.com/outlet-insulator-energy-savings-calculator-with-inflation/

Outlet Insulator Energy Savings Calculator [With Inflation] - Attainable Home I wanted to build a calculator that shows roughly what you can save by installing these outlet insulator gaskets. They are cheap, install quickly (as a DIY),