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 ...

Save: Upfront installation costs are really high, which make the photovoltaic (PV) panel installation a financial burden. If done DIY, the installation comes at no additional cost for the professional ...

Plug-in solar has remained in the shadows because of a lack of safety standards and often costly requirements imposed by ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...