Dr. Nafeesah Allen is a multilingual communications strategist and global real estate investor with nearly 15 years of experience. She began writing about home improvement and design over four years ...

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Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

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You may assume you just stick solar panels on your roof and never have to think about them again. Like almost anything you expect to run for decades, though, solar panels need a little maintenance.

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There's a lot to love about installing solar panels for your home. For starters, they're a great way to save money on your energy bill. Plus, they reduce your home's carbon footprint. And while solar ...