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 expertise and do-it-yourself spirit to ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Solar panels save homeowners money. They’re also quite expensive to have installed. Is installing solar panels yourself better than having professional solar companies install them? We talked with our ...

From shopping to generating electricity, the process of getting solar can take months. Here's what'll happen on installation day (and how to prep for it). Most people will need to find an installer to ...

Rooftop solar installation isn't possible for every homeowner. A solar installation closer to the ground is an oft-overlooked alternative. Put simply, it is what it sounds like: solar panels mounted ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

In our first article of our Solar 101 series, (Is my roof ready for solar?) we discussed the age of our roof and how it affects the finances involved in a solar installation. Now, we’ll consider the ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...