Solar

There are plenty of horror stories out there. You may have heard one or two, if not from friends and family members, then perhaps from a stranger you met at the hardware store. Though homeowners have been adding skylights to their homes for nearly 50 years now, many are still wary of their performance and potential benefits. It’s undoubtedly true that the earliest skylights suffered from design flaws and poor installation. But over the course of decades, like so many other technologies, skylights have advanced by leaps and bounds. In fact, some of today’s options barely resemble the roof windows of yesterday. Take, for instance, the daylighting systems offered by industry innovator Solatube International, Inc. Combining the best of modern materials with leading-edge product engineering, Solatube offers a suite of daylighting options that challenge virtually every preconceived notion you might have about skylights and their role in the home. Click through now to find out just how much things have changed—for the better.

Technological advances, climate change concerns, and government incentives are just three of the reasons why.

Reduced home energy costs and carbon emissions are powerful incentives for installing solar panels. The cost of solar panels in Texas ranges from approximately $11,140 to $15,640 with an average of $13,353.

Determining how many solar panels can power a house doesn’t have to be complicated. From watts to kilowatts and more, these tips will help you figure out how many solar panels are required in a solar system for home use.

Choosing a solar company can be tough, especially when a customer is considering 2 highly rated companies. This guide on Sunrun vs. Tesla can provide homeowners with the clarity they need to make an informed decision.

Portable solar generators offer a quiet, green solution for powering up during electrical outages or off-grid excursions. Find out how today’s top models fared in our hands-on tests.

Solar panels are no small investment. But what if there were ways to offset the cost of choosing this renewable energy source? Florida homeowners may find this project to be more accessible than they anticipated.

In the past few decades, solar panels have gone from an expensive novelty to an increasingly popular source of power generation. Today, more and more homeowners are using solar to fill some—or even all—of their energy needs. If you’re thinking about installing a solar system, click through to find out how this collection of homeowners feel about the solar array on their roof.

How long a roof lasts has everything to do with its materials. Should you replace your roof with asphalt, or splurge on metal or slate shingles? Learn which roof is best for your needs—and your budget.

Keep your home looking its best with these incredible lighting options.