SHS Pros Blog
Exterior remodeling tips and articles for Charlotte area homeowners
The Numbers Are In: There Were a Record Number of Power Outages Last Year
Hurricanes, heatwaves, windstorms, wildfires and other extreme weather events in 2020 translated into significantly more time in the dark for customers of U.S. electric utilities. Utility customers experienced 1.33 billion power outage hours in 2020, up 73% from...
What is Net Metering? Offset Your Electricity Bill with Solar
Duke Energy customers who generate electricity from their own renewable facility may be eligible to offset their retail bill through "Net Metering." Through this arrangement you can use the electricity you generate while receiving service from Duke Energy. The...
NARI Pins 4 Kids: SHS Gives Back to Our Community
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...
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?
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...
4 Common Signs That It’s Time to Schedule a Roof Replacement
Depending on the type of roof you have, the climate in your area, and the weather conditions your home has been exposed to over the years, you can expect your roof to last anywhere from 20 to 50 years on average. If your home is getting older, how do you know if it’s...
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...