It took a while to decode the email I received from Carroll Hampleman (you can see why below), but his home made water heater is worth the bother. Mirrors are arranged to reflect and concentrate ...

Learn how to make solar water heater panels by building this thermosiphon outdoor shower system that can even water your greenhouse.

This home is heated by a wood stove in the winter, which also produces hot water. But the other three seasons it’s an electric water heater that does the work. This latest hack is a solar col… ...

If the pre-heat gets the water hot enough, the hot water tank won’t even turn on. If it’s not hot enough, the water heater will add heat to bring it up to temperature.

The Sunward solar hot water kit is a proven system that takes most of the guess work out of setting up a solar water heater — and might even give you additional storage space! Originally ...

Problems with no hot water? Quickly diagnose your water heater issue with this comprehensive troubleshooting guide. Videos, drawings, and easy to understand step-by-step DIY advice show you how to ...