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 ...

One homeowner stretched the definition of "DIY" with their incredible home energy setup using a whopping 60 solar panels. Normally, a project this large would be reserved for a professional installer ...

There's no denying the appeal. Walk into any Home Depot or browse online, and DIY solar panel kits promise savings of thousands of dollars compared to professional installation. As electricity bills ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

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, ...

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 ...

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Over the last 5 years as homesteaders, we’ve built many outbuildings and projects. First came the chicken coop and then a greenhouse, garden, dog kennel and even a small ice skating rink last winter!