If you’ve every talked with someone about switching to solar power, inevitably the aesthetics of the panels come up, and rightfully so. Traditional solar panels are ugly, obtrusive blemishes on an otherwise normal house. It’s a pity that such a superficial flaw is keeping us from adopting renewable energy, and apparently Tesla thinks so as well. The company just announced a new type of streamlined solar panel meant to blend into your home’s roof much easier than other clunky, LEGO looking panels. There’s no visible mounting hardware and a skirt on the front edge slopes the panels into the roof. The panels have no jarring breaks in between, and they sit much flatter, so it barely looks like there’s anything up there. Best of all, and maybe as it’s to be expected, the panels exceed standard durability and lifespan tests for the industry. You can request a quote on the site and we and Tesla both suggest looking into a Powerwall to compliment the panels. You’ll be self-sustaining in no time.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
