A pivotal piece of Orange County history could put a free shine on someone’s future. That’s the deal of the “Great Solar Giveaway 2024” event. Some 5,808 partly used solar panels belonging to the ...

Todd Dabney, who’s been going to the Burning Man festival since 2011, needed a way to keep his tent cool under the baking Nevada sun. So the IT consultant created what he calls “the ultimate swamp ...

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Solar panels are a long-term investment. There are ways to make them more affordable or stick them on your roof without buying them, and they will likely make you money in the long run -- though how ...

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...