Dear Jim: I would like to use some free solar heating in a south-facing kitchen. I cannot afford to have a system installed professionally. What type of simple solar heater can I build myself for one ...

If you have at least one unshaded, south-facing window, you can use a solar heat grabber to direct warm air into your home. Wouldn’t you love to heat your home with free energy from the sun? There are ...

Low heat emission (Low-E) glass is a feature in the windows of many of the business and residential buildings in the United States. According to the U.S. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable ...

Solar heaters use energy from the sun to create heat. These heaters encompass a variety of products, such as solar hot water heaters, solar pool heaters and solar space heaters that can warm up small ...

As the co-owner of a California property that has never been tied to the electric grid, I can attest to the warm feeling of self-sufficiency that comes with a functioning solar power system. We’ve ...

Technology has changed a lot about your home. Your thermostat could be a smart thermostat, your doors might be unlocked by a phone and your refrigerator may have a touchscreen on it. But your windows ...

Windows are great for letting in light, but in summer months that comes with an unwanted side order of heat, causing many people to run the air conditioning non-stop. Now, researchers have developed ...

Solar water heaters can be expensive, but they can get you a tax credit and help you save money on energy. Chi Odogwu is a digital consultant, professor, and writer with over a decade of experience in ...

The days are getting longer, and I’m thinking I ought to make use of those extra rays to help the environment. The big decision seems to be between a solar electric system and a solar water heater.

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...