Your chance to save significantly on solar and battery installations ends December 31st, 2025—here's what you need to know. (Important: Tax laws can change. Please consult with a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation.)‍

The path to energy independence shouldn't feel like navigating a maze of missed opportunities. Yet for many homeowners, that's exactly what happens when valuable incentives quietly expire while they're still weighing their options.

If you’ve been following our blog and newsletters for a while, you’re probably fairly familiar with the concept of the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). So, let’s say you’re interested in the potential that could bring to your property. What happens next?

To help simplify your fact-finding process we’ve put together a few key things to have in place to prepare for the addition of an ADU.

Here are four steps to help ensure your ADU is a sure bet.

There’s been a lot of discourse recently on the sizes of homes, and what makes the best sense for homebuyers and new home builders. We too have some thoughts to share about the benefits of designing smaller homes, and why they are not only practical choices but stylish ones too. While we can understand that downsizing might sound like a radical shift, in reality, it’s on-trend. In the last ten years, the average new home size has gone from 2,600 square feet to 2,400 square feet. While not a huge delta, it signals a clear trend in the marketplace - one that’s been driven both by costs and preferences. And we support this trend. To us, building small means more freedom, less waste, and a whole lot of efficiency. So, let’s dive into why we think building small is the way forward, for you and for the planet.