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Exciting News in Batteries: Kohler Power Reserve
The annual RE+ Expo is the largest and most comprehensive event in North America for the clean energy industry. It’s where many of the new products in the solar industry are introduced. The 2022 event was exceptional for many new energy storage solutions, especially...
Home Window Installation and Replacement FAQs
Inefficient windows can take a toll on your home’s electricity bill. In fact, heat loss and gain through windows are responsible for up to 30% of your home’s total heating and cooling use. The natural solution to improve your home’s efficiency is to schedule a home...
Do Solar Panels Work on Cloudy Days?
Solar power is more popular in the United States than ever before, in part, because solar prices have dropped by nearly 70% since 2014. However, when we talk to homeowners interested in installing solar panels on their homes, almost all of them have the same question:...
The Ultimate Guide to James Hardie Siding
The first thing someone sees when they come to your house is its exterior. What kind of first impression is your house making? If your siding has seen better days, upgrading it with a high-quality material like James Hardie siding is the best way to give your home an...
5 Steps to Take Immediately After Storm Damage to Your Home
Did you know that around 14,000 people deal with water damage emergencies in their homes every single day? Oftentimes, this happens as a result of storm damage. Anytime a major storm rolls through your area, it’s a good idea to check your home for damage, especially...
NARI Pins 4 Kids: SHS Gives Back to Our Community
At SHS Pros, we recognize the importance of giving back to our community whenever possible. On April 22, 2022, we proudly sponsored the 7th Annual NARI Pins 4 Kids bowling event. This event supports the local nonprofit Dream On 3. Each year, the National Association...
5 Signs Your Charlotte Home Is Ready for a Siding Replacement
Here in Charlotte, replacing your siding is one of the highest-value projects you can do for your home. But, how do you know if it’s really time for a siding replacement or if you can hold off for a few more years? Truthfully, all it takes is paying a little extra...
How Much Does New Siding Cost?
Here at Southern Home Services, one of our most requested home improvement projects is new siding installation. As such, one of the questions we get most often from homeowners is “how much does new siding cost?” Here in the Charlotte area, you can expect to pay...
What Is Fiber Cement Siding and Why Is James Hardie Siding the Best?
When it comes to replacing your home’s exterior, using fiber cement siding for the job tends to have the best ROI. In fact, fiber cement siding can increase your home’s resale value by more than $13,000 on average, compared to the $11,000 value you’ll get from vinyl...
Solar Video Resources
Wondering about Enphase’s “Sunlight Backup” option available with the IQ8 microinverters? Watch this video from YouTuber MySolarHome USA, which gives a thorough description of the product:
Questions about the equipment required to run “Sunlight Backup” with the Enphase IQ8 microinverters. Here YouTuber Texas Solar walks through the equipment required:
Many DIY solar homeowners end up regretting some of their decisions with installation. That’s why you should go with professionals like SHS. Check out the regrets of YouTuber Justin’s Projects:
Are backup batteries worth it when you install solar? Here is a professional take on the issue from Pacific SunTech:
In solar, the issue of shading losses gets complicated, fast. Here is a good video from YouTuber Gary Does Solar which separates myth from fact regarding shading:
