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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Americans’ investment in solar panels has ramped up mightily since the passage, in August 2022, of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which offers a generous federal tax credit to homeowners who ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

The solar tax credit has been a boon to homeowners who want to invest in solar panels. Many of our members have told us how adding solar has allowed them to lower their electric bills or even bring ...

The future of solar module design will be heavier, not lighter. With hail and extreme weather events increasing, module manufacturers are expected to shift toward thicker glass to improve impact ...