Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

The place you install your solar panels matters. Here are the most common places to put your panels, and areas to avoid. Installing solar panels can be a great leap toward electricity cost savings and ...

If you've ever looked at your energy bills and thought, "Why am I paying all this money when there's literally free energy beaming down from the sky?", well, you've got a point. While solar panels ...

The Replacement Cost Dilemma Solar systems cost an average of $29,649 in 2025, which created an immediate challenge for homeowners insurance policies. When you bolt panels onto your roof, you're ...

If you're tired of your sky-high electricity bill every month or the frequent power outages in your neighborhood, then a solar panel system might just be what you need. Sure, its installation can be a ...

A solar panel installation in your home can bring all sorts of benefits: lower electric bills, a smaller carbon footprint and even raising the value of your home. But what if your house is surrounded ...

According to one Redditor, most states now have laws that state HOAs "cannot restrict solar panel installations." Another ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Tesla's Solar Roof takes it one step further and is actually creating income for some people. The sharp rise in electricity prices has been shocking homeowners across the U.S. In 2022, consumers paid ...