When the “Go Solar!” battle cry first went up decades ago, handy folks with a knack for plumbing and carpentry put their skills to work designing custom systems that fit their precise solar vision.

It took a while to decode the email I received from Carroll Hampleman (you can see why below), but his home made water heater is worth the bother. Mirrors are arranged to reflect and concentrate the ...

DIY guide to building your own solar hot water panel for a more energy-efficient home. Save money while reducing your environmental impact. #SolarPower #EcoDIY #EnergySaving Supreme Court Appears ...

The crows started it. I noticed that they often played in the puddle that formed in a rock garden next door when it rained. I like the crows; they’ve rewarded my frequent conversation attempts with ...

Solar panels are a great way to reduce your carbon footprint by lowering the amount of energy you're using from gas and electric. However, adding solar panels to your house can be a big project, and ...

Richard Stanford explains how he curbed the troublesome behaviours of his hot water system with simple DIY covers over his solar panels. Journal Information ReNew is Australia’s premier magazine on ...