Add a Sharp Solar Panel to Your Home

By Ian Bell October 17, 2006

Add a Sharp Solar Panel to Your Home

The Sharp Solar Racking System includes 187-watt ND-187U1 solar modules and can be added to existing homes in addition to new ones.

“Consumers and businesses alike are embracing solar energy to power their homes and workplaces. As a world leader in solar, Sharp has taken the next step toward accommodating consumers’ needs by strengthening its suite of reliable and attractively designed solar energy products,” said Ron Kenedi, vice president of Sharp’s Solar Energy Solutions Group. “Our one-stop solar system package guarantees the efficiency and reliability that our customers have come to trust from Sharp’s solar modules.”

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According to Sharp, the SRS is designed for quick and simple installation and puts the installer in mind with extra attention to details. For example, the shared-rail system requires 30 percent less rail that older traditional systems, which translates to quicker installation.

The SRS system does not require cutting or drilling or protruding screws. It also has a very low profile to limit visibility from the ground.

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Decorate your home with Govee permanent outdoor lights — over $50 off

Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights strung up on a house at night for Halloween.

Smart lighting is one of the best ways to dip your toes into the world of smart home devices. And for those of us looking to brighten up our backyards, driveways, and patios, one of the best lighting kits for the job is the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro bundle. This IP67-rated strand of LEDs features 120 individual bulbs (and up to 200 feet of cord), and it’s one of the best Amazon deals we saw today. Right now, the Govee Lights Pro is actually part of an Amazon deal. If you purchase soon, you’ll be able to score a bundle for $790. At full price, this model sells for $850. It comes with a 200-foot strip of permanent outdoor lights and outdoor net lights.

Why you should buy the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro bundle
Whether you’re looking to add flare to the exterior of your home or much-needed security lights for a backyard space, the Govee Lights Pro kit has got you covered. These Govee bulbs use anti-glare tech to provide an improved triangular lighting effect, making it easy to experience the full breadth of illumination. Not only will you be able to choose from 75 scene modes and 16 million color options (in the Govee app), but you’ll also be able to select a color temperature between 2700K and 6500K.

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Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) vs. Amazon Smart Thermostat: Which is best for your home?

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Smart thermostats are an easy way to upgrade your home's heating and cooling skills, and few products are as popular as the Amazon Smart Thermostat and Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen). The two offer many of the same basic features, though you'll find a handful of drastic differences between the devices -- starting with their price tag.

From pricing and design to installation and available features, here's a closer look at the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) and Amazon Smart Thermostat to help you decide which is better for your smart home.
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Protect your home for less: Chamberlain MyQ smart garage security camera is $10 off

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Isn't it funny how when you think about protecting your home, particularly with surveillance gear, your first instinct is to cover your front door? Usually, you do that with a standard security camera or perhaps a video doorbell. But there's another entry point that you should be covering, too, and it's just as important, if not more so than your front door. Your garage. Think about it. Whether you open your garage door with a remote, a keypad, or a smart app, it's an entire, much larger entry point that deserves to be monitored. Chamberlain agrees, and thanks to a Best Buy deal, you can grab the MyQ smart garage security camera for $10 off during Labor Day. Normally $50, it's yours for $40, and it's one of the best ways to keep an eye on your garage and the front of your home.

Why shop this Labor Day deal on the Chamberlain MyQ smart garage security camera