The weather is heating up, and you may think that's great for your solar panels. But you can efficiently get that energy flowing all year long. Here's how. Spring is here, so that means more sun, ...

Welcome to our series answering reader questions and concerns about how to cut the utility company cord. I currently use wood to heat my off-grid home but would like to figure out my options for using ...

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 ...