Solar panels are a hot topic as a potential replacement for traditional power sources, but could you use them to replace your ...

There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple ...

Adding accessories to your truck or SUV used to be quite the ordeal. You had to find a place for switches, cut holes in precious interior panels, wire fuses and relays, and hope it all worked in the ...

A subscriber to my newsletter approached me recently with a dilemma. He’s 81 years old, and he wanted to know if it was a good idea to invest in a rooftop solar system. He knows that he may not live ...

If you live in an area where power outages are common, then you know the frustration of being suddenly plunged into darkness. And loss of lighting isn't the only inconvenience. Going without ...

Maxwell Neely wants to help save the world through sustainable practices and renewable energy — and one of the easiest ways to help, he said, is to switch to solar. He’s making it easier through his ...

Wiring is a dreaded task for many off-roaders faced with installing switches to control multiple auxiliary lights and accessories. Figuring out what gauge wires to use, what type of relays will handle ...