Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

The demand for residential solar power systems is growing at an incredible pace. Where solar equipment was once considered fringe technology, more American homeowners are now choosing to go solar than ...

"For an emergency setup, this feels like a big win." Homeowner turns heads after sharing photo of 'simple' DIY solar setup: 'I wanted to thank all the people who gave me constructive criticism' first ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. Many homeowners consider switching to solar energy as a better option for both the environment and their bank accounts. However, only a select few have the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Solar panels are an incredibly useful way to get power to buildings that aren't wired up to an electrical grid. Why use messy extension cords ...

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Plug-in solar has remained in the shadows because of a lack of safety standards and often costly requirements imposed by utilities, but that’s changing.

After nearly two decades in business, the company has been gaining traction but it’s about to enter a new phase. “We’re about to raise some money to really scale our growth,” Patel said, estimating ...

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In the past few years, it’s become much easier and cheaper for homeowners to go solar. Renters typically have a harder time, especially in an apartment building. Unless your landlord recognizes the ...

Going solar is a great way to help the environment, save money on energy bills and even increase the value of your home. Like most home improvement projects, once you know you want to go solar, you ...