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 ...

What if you could harness the power of the sun to generate your own energy—right in your backyard? Imagine a system so efficient it could heat water, power small appliances, or even serve as a backup ...

Tapping into the limitless power of the sun is something the automotive industry has been working on for years. Well, this next project exploits the sun's power to build a "solar-powered car." Oh, and ...

After eight months of living with DIY solar, I've become obsessed. I've spent countless hours staring at energy data, cheering on sunny days and quietly cursing passing clouds. And while the savings ...