Ever take a look at a solar panel system and think to yourself: I could build that. The truth is that you probably can. Building a cheap, solar panel system is a fun project to take on that if done ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Switching to solar energy is a major financial commitment and, if you’re like most homeowners, you’ll want to know how long it will take to recoup your investment. This average recovery time, called ...

Solar panels are one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to protect the environment and slash a good chunk of your electrical bills. One of the most important aspects of the solar panel is its ...

Residential solar panels are often sold with long-term loans or leases, with homeowners entering contracts of 20 years or more. But how long do panels last, and how resilient are they? Panel life ...