A solar pool heater uses a pump, a solar collector and piping in conjunction with your existing pool filter. The process is simple: The pump takes water from the pool ...

During the dog days of summer, taking a dip in the pool can provide sweet relief from the sweltering heat. However, pools need routine maintenance to ensure their chemistry is in check and the water ...

Dear Jim: I want to extend the swimming season several months by heating our pool water, but I don't want to use so much energy needlessly. Are solar systems effective for pools and what type is best?

Solar heaters use energy from the sun to create heat. These heaters encompass a variety of products, such as solar hot water heaters, solar pool heaters and solar space heaters that can warm up small ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Kicking your utility to the curb sounds like a great deal, but it's more difficult than it sounds. Here's what it takes to go off the grid with solar panels. CNET contributor Eric Mack knows all too ...