Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

A York swimming pool which is more than a century old has had solar panels installed on its roof to help cut running costs. Clifton’s Yearsley Swimming Pool has been fitted with a 182kWh solar array ...

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?