Over the past five years, my wife and I have built many outbuildings and tackled numerous projects around our homestead. First came the chicken coop, followed by a greenhouse, a garden, a dog kennel, ...

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

Switch to solar with a system built for you. Permanent solar installations are ideal for homeowners or businesses looking to save money on energy. But portable solar panels can come in handy if you ...

In the past few years, it’s become much easier and cheaper for homeowners to go solar. Renters typically have a harder time, especially in an apartment building. Unless your landlord recognizes the ...

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 ...