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What You Need to Know About Financing Your New Home

You've found your brand-new Energy Smart home that you love! What's next?

Buying a home is one of the most exciting milestones in life—but when it comes to financing that home, we understand the process can sometimes feel like a maze of rates, lenders, and unfamiliar terms.... [read more]

By EnergySmart Homes Staff 4-1-2025

What to Clear Out For Spring Cleaning

Everyone is talking about spring cleaning but few mention the need to get rid of old or unused items, or should we just say junk. Your home should be your sanctuary—a place of comfort, security, and personal expression. However, junk can disrupt that harmony,... [read more]

By EnergySmart Homes Staff 3-1-2025

How to Weatherproof Your Home for Energy Efficiency

Rain, rain, go away, and don’t come back! This is a thought any of us have had if you’ve experienced weather not staying outside where it belongs. We want you to feel comfortable all year in your Energy Smart home. Weatherproofing your home is one of... [read more]

By EnergySmart Homes Staff 2-1-2025

Cut the Cold with Your Marble Wood-Burning Fireplace and Hearth

We may not get much snow, but that does not mean it doesn’t get cold here in Alabama. This will probably be the last month before next winter to take advantage of one of the most unique features of your Energy Smart home: the [read more]

By EnergySmart Homes Staff 1-1-2025

Make a Water Feature the Main Feature of Your Energy Smart Home Yard

With all the temporary decorations going up this month, why not create a permanent fixture for your home? Adding a water feature to the yard of your Energy Smart home is a fantastic way to combine sustainability with beauty. Water features, such as fountains,... [read more]

By EnergySmart Homes Staff 12-1-2024

Effective Pest Repellents to Keep Rodents and Insects Out

We all love nature but everything has its place. No doubt you want to keep the outdoors out of your home. To be more specific, keeping pests out of your home is essential for maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy living environment. From rodents to insects, unwelcome... [read more]

By EnergySmart Homes Staff 11-1-2024

Is Solar Energy For You?

We all love sunny days. Not much compares to basking in the sun on the beach or enjoying time outdoors with our family under a hot bright sun. Well, perhaps your Energy Smart home can benefit from our yellow star too. Installing solar panels can be... [read more]

By EnergySmart Homes Staff 10-1-2024

The Benefits of a Heat Pump Hot Water Heater in a Home Built by Energy Smart New Homes

Did you have a little too much fun in the summer sun and overspend? Well no worries, with fall comes savings because when you buy a house from Energy Smart New Homes it will come standard with a heat pump hot water heater. Choosing... [read more]

By EnergySmart Homes Staff 9-1-2024

Efficiency of 14 SEER Electric Air-to-Air Heat Pumps in Energy Smart New Homes

No doubt you have heard of Southern hospitality, but there’s one essential acronym you probably aren’t familiar with but should be if you plan to call Alabama home. That acronym is SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio). In the modern quest for energy efficiency and... [read more]

By EnergySmart Homes Staff 8-1-2024

Sheltering Your Home: The Crucial Importance of Roofing Materials and Techniques

When it comes to safeguarding your home from the elements, few components are as critical as the roof. Acting as the first line of defense against rain, wind, snow, and sunlight, the roof plays a vital role in maintaining structural integrity, energy efficiency, and overall comfort.... [read more]

By EnergySmart Homes Staff 7-1-2024