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!

This close-up through the polycarbonate shows the absorber screen, the foam sealer molding, screws with EPDM washers, battens and a bottom vent. After walking into my workshop one December morning and ...

With energy shortages, global warming and rolling blackouts, I need to do my part and save a few bucks, too. I want to make a simple, low-cost, solar water heater. What is the simplest design to build ...

After reviewing several of the best-selling solar pool heater systems on the market, our top recommendation is the Smart Pool S601 Sun Heater. We like that it features durable construction and can ...

Question: I would like to use some free solar heating in a south-facing kitchen. I cannot afford to have a system installed professionally, however. What type of simple solar heater can I build myself ...

Q: Based on our water bills, my family uses lots of water and much of it is probably hot water. Is there a simple solar hot water system design that I could build myself? A: Heating water can account ...