Getting solar panels professionally installed can be expensive. If you're on a budget, here's how you can make your own. Solar panels are becoming more popular throughout the country, and there are ...

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 ...

When you install solar panels, your home produces its own clean, zero-emissions electricity. If you’re DIY-minded, you can build your own solar power system. In some cases, you can even build your own ...

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 ...

As a "maker" n00b, I can’t express how awesome it is to build a homemade solar-powered iPhone charger. The little 2W solar panel currently sits in the window of my west-facing home office (more on ...

Solar panels can unlock the power of the sun to run your devices on emission-free electricity. However, with so many different types of solar panels on the market today, including 200-, 300-, 400- and ...

Warm, sunny day (To do some cooking with your solar oven, you will need sunlight and fairly warm outside temperatures—above 85 degrees Fahrenheit is recommended, and the hotter the better. It should ...