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 ...

"I got the first bank of four wired up last night and everything seems to be going great." ...

[Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Micah Toll who does fantastic ebike/battery DIY YouTube howtos, 2 books and just released his latest book, DIY Solar Power. He’s giving Electrek readers Chapter ...

Peak wattage is not the same thing as total daily electricity use.

Solar panels save homeowners money. They’re also quite expensive to have installed. Is installing solar panels yourself better than having professional solar companies install them? We talked with our ...

Michael Graham Richard is a writer from Ottawa, Ontario. He worked for Treehugger for 11 years, covering science, technology, and transportation. We all know that outfitting a house with solar panels ...

Learn renewable energy basics and generate serious solar excitement with easy DIY solar lighting. Many people dream of solar-electric power for their homes, but can’t afford whole-house systems.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? As the price of electricity continues to rise, homeowners are looking for ways to cut ...

The sun’s energy can be captured by homemade solar hot-air collectors and thermosiphoning panels to provide free heat. The units direct air warmed by the sun through a window or wall opening into the ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...