Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Spending time off-grid is glorious. Whether you’re a campervan ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In the era of rising electricity costs, solar panels are a one-time investment that will greatly reduce the weight of high monthly bills. The ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Solar panels are an incredibly useful way to get power to buildings that aren't wired up to an electrical grid. Why use messy extension cords ...

Those looking to reduce their utility bill or power an off-grid home may consider installing some solar panels. Once you've weighed the pros and cons of installing solar panels and decided to go ahead ...

Living on the road and off the grid is appealing to many, but it involves a lot more than just selling your home and powering off your phone. To get an RV ready for solar use, there’s quite a bit of ...

I am pondering a bigger / improved chicken coop and with the upgrades I am making, I am hoping to move to solar power. Mostly for redundancy, but also to avoid stringing an extension cord across my ...

Note: Costs in this table are average costs for the state and do not represent specific company pricing. "Average cost after ITC” reflects the cost after receiving the full 30% solar investment tax ...