Electrical

Do Solar Panels Use More Energy Than They Generate?

You've probably heard the claim that solar panels take more energy to make than they generate....

Can A Handyman Do Electrical Work?

Can a handyman do electrical work? There is only one way to answer that, and it's with a question:...

How To Protect Your House From Lightning

Did you know lightning kills more people per year in America than tornadoes and hurricanes...

How To Replace A Dead Electrical Switch

Replacing a light switch is a very easy do it yourself task, whether you need to replace a...

The Ultimate Guide To Saving Energy During Christmas

According to University of University of Minnesota economist Joel Waldfogel, Americans spend...

What Salt Water Does To Houses

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many people have flood damage on their minds. Hurricanes come...

My Friend Weathered Hurricane Sandy In Far Rockaway

My friend, Simon Oz Ben Natan, stuck out Hurricane Sandy just three blocks from the beach in...

My Amazing DIY Solar Generator

I remember the inspiration for building my solar generator clearly. It was close to 20 years...