Jaffa News

Two more projects coming!!!

A commercial space renovated into a 5 bedroom condo located on Main Street and a large remodel located in Park Meadows.

Interiors

Accent Walls

Changing wall color for your home is one of the simplest ways to refresh a room. It instantly creates depth and energy in a space. You can have similar impact without committing to a whole room of color by adding an accent wall (or ceiling). This gives interest to a space - it's an additional element without clutter.

This accent wall brings a sense of warmth to this bedroom. It also grounds the bed wall and provides more of a focal point than just the bed and art piece. Because we pulled a tone from the rock fireplace wall it also works to unify the space.

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ROI Driven Products

Investment return of using sustainable windows, toilets, insulation, geo-thermal, and low-flow fixtures.

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Green Product / Recycle News

Go Green with Solar Panels

Few projects in the home improvement sector are greener than solar panel installation. After all, our reliance on fossil fuels can be blamed on everything from skyrocketing home heating and cooling costs to the potentially devastating effects of global warming, making it clear that anything a homeowner can do to reduce our dependency on non-renewable resources is a smart move from a green perspective. Add to that the fact that the sun is the most renewable energy resource in the solar system, and there's no doubt that solar panel installation is as green as it gets.

Green Remodeling, Solar Panels, and David Johnston

In order to bring you some sage advice in regards to introducing solar energy into your home, ServiceMagic is proud to be partnering up with green remodeling expert David Johnston, founder of the green consulting firm What's Working, Inc., and author of the Nautilus Award winning book Green Remodeling: Changing the World One Room at a Time. Here's some advice, drawn from the experience, wisdom, and writings of Johnston, to help you go green if there's a set of solar panels in your future.

The Cost of Solar Panel Installation

Thanks to the rapidly advancing rate of technology, variations in the cost of solar from city to city and region to region, and the wide range of needs presented by different projects, it's nearly impossible to pin down an average cost for solar panels across the board. Your best bet is to collect bids from several local contractors experienced in solar panel installation to get a specific estimate for your home. What we can tell you is that the benefits of solar panels reach far beyond your initial investment. Solar panels are guaranteed to reduce your home energy bills for the next 20 to 30 years, making them an excellent example of a home improvement that is certain to pay for itself over time—and then some.

"Avoiding the Payback Trap": The True Value of Solar Panels

That being said, a wise homeowner looks beyond investments and returns when considering whether to go green. Making your money back is a big incentive, to be sure, but Johnston points out that other aspects of going green are far more valuable. For example, what value would you place on freeing yourself from the mental burden of worrying about next month's electricity bill, reducing your contribution to the production of harmful greenhouse gasses, or passing a better world onto your kids and grandkids? The truth is that these things have value far greater than any energy savings you might enjoy, making the real value of going green far greater than any figure using dollars and cents.

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Testimonial

“Working with Jaffa Group is a pleasant and easy experience. They are very educated about the products they use in their projects, as well as new innovative products available. Their purchasing system with PO numbers and typed order sheets prevents miscommunication when placing orders. It also helps track the stages of the project, and ensures everything is correct at billing time. By taking the time to be organized up front they prevent doing work twice, or rushing orders. This ensures the best quality and price when ordering materials since it allows time for preparation.”

~ Jason Price, ProBuild Lumber