In a world of big renovation budgets and flashy finishes, the idea of “cheap luxury” might sound contradictory. Yet for many ...

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 ...

Best solar investments for your home. SunPower, Sunlux and Complete Solar Going solar is often fairly expensive, which can be intimidating to those buying panels for the first time. Luckily, there are ...

Solar panels can be an investment, but some thrifty homeowners looking to stretch their budget are opting for a less ...

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Last month, an energy think tank released some rare good news for the climate: The world is on track to install 29 percent more solar capacity this year than it did the year before, according to a ...

Facing trade barriers in the U.S. and other wealthy nations, Chinese solar firms are exporting cheap panels to poorer countries, fueling a surge in solar installations in parts of the developing world ...

When President Trump implemented tariffs on imported solar cells and panels early in 2018, it was intended to drive a manufacturing renaissance in the U.S. and potentially hurt the overseas solar ...

Wall and ceiling panels can transform a room from "whatevs" to "wow" by adding drama with sculpted lines and patterns. With home trends taking slow but sure steps away from the stark and simple looks ...