We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Solar panels continue to rise in popularity year after year as more people learn about the versatility of the renewable energy source. Yes, ...

Heating a pool without a heater may seem like an impossible task, but it can be done. It's all about harnessing the warmth of the sun, and there are some creative ways to do so that might just ...

A heated pool is an attractive amenity, but heating the pool with natural gas, propane or electricity, isn’t quite a green habit. Instead, consider a hybrid solar pool heater, such as the Ecosun Solar ...

We mostly think of home swimming pools as summer diversions. After all, the most efficient heater available to us, the sun, is keeping the water warm at all times. But, thanks to solar panels, you can ...

For those cool summer days it’s sometimes nice to have a heated pool — but usually pretty expensive too. Looking for a simpler solution [Martin] came up with his own solar pool heater for under $100!

A backyard swimming pool can be a great place to take a refreshing dip on a summer’s day. It can also be a place to freeze your giblets off if the sun has been hiding for even a few hours. That can ...

Heating an outdoor pool can be quite costly. But a student at the University of Minnesota-Morris is working to see if alternative energy could help ease the financial stress. Environmental science ...

Pulling back the cover on your swimming pool is a clear sign that the seasons are changing and summer is quickly approaching. While summer seems short-lived, the time you spend enjoying your pool ...