Many homeowners have begun to consider switching to solar energy as a friendly option for the environment as well as their bank accounts. However, only a select few have the expertise and ...

"About an 8% increase in power output." Homeowner makes stunning realization after conducting DIY test on rooftop solar ...

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Dear Jim: We have teenage daughters who take long showers. Our water heating costs are sky high. We are on a tight budget, but want to use some solar water heating. Is there a do-it-yourself system we ...

Do you enjoy coming home to a warm home in the dead of winter? Do you leave your furnace running in cold weather even if no one’s home? If you want to keep the house warm for when you return later in ...

Gary Reysa, DIY solar expert, with the first solar project he built. Gary Reysa is a DIY solar expert and regular contributor to MOTHER EARTH NEWS. He’s been tinkering with solar projects for nine ...

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And so [GreatScott] did just that, with his own side-by-side comparison. He made a 100-watt solar panel and mounted it on his roof beside his commercially produced 100-watt one and compared their ...

As winter departs it's a good time to evaluate how well the heating's been working. Bruce Gill updates us on his DIY solar heating system installed a decade ago, spiders and all. Journal Information ...

Solar panels vs heat pumps? Both types of renewable energy systems can reduce your carbon footprint, improve your home’s energy efficiency and save you money on your energy bills. Don't miss the ...

Flexible solar panels are cheaper than regular solar panels, but they're not great for powering a whole home. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...