Imagine two homes on the same street, with the same-sized roofs, both fitted with solar panels. Yet one home consistently generates more electricity than the other. The difference comes down to solar ...

As energy costs continue to climb and extreme weather conditions caused by climate change push homeowners toward cleaner and more efficient heating and cooling solutions, heat pumps have emerged as a ...

Smart electric panels are designed to help you save money on your electricity bill. Here's what you need to know. But how exactly can energy be smart? With a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection, new ...

A big part of why many homeowners get solar panels installed on their properties is to offset high electricity bills, especially during the summer months when energy usage rises sharply. While many ...

When you talk about resale, buyers rarely ask about your wiring first, but their lenders, inspectors, and insurance companies increasingly do. One electrical decision in particular, upgrading your ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...