From the ability to save money and help the environment to the potential to increase your home's value, according to Solar Gain, there are several reasons to choose solar energy. If you're considering solar panel installation for your home, chances are you've heard some things about this revolutionary technology. However, it's important to know what's true and false; there is a lot of information out there pertaining to solar energy. Here are a few of the most common myths associated with residential solar energy – and the reasons why none of them are true:

The start of summer is often celebrated with cookouts, picnics, and family barbecues. As you plan your first summer barbecue, it's important to consider the environmental impact that the festivities will have. By planning ahead, you can have a barbecue celebration that reduces your carbon footprint, naturally teaches others about helping the environment, and still allows everyone to have a good time. Along with encouraging the use of reusable products like plastic food bins, here are four ways to reduce waste during a barbecue.

Most of the time, restaurants are responsible for cleaning their own grease traps. When a restaurant goes bankrupt, though, it can't afford to pay to have its grease trap cleaned. If you own a restaurant in a strip mall and an eatery adjacent to yours goes bankrupt, this can create major problems for your establishment -- even if you have your restaurant's grease trap cleaned regularly. In this scenario, the best solution is to ask your landlord to pay for the cleaning of the bankrupt restaurant's grease trap.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Americans spent approximately $130 billion on remodeling and renovations projects in 2013. If you're considering gutting and remodeling your bathroom, you might be thinking about tackling part or all of the project yourself. No matter what, the first step is always demolishing anything you don't plan on keeping. Here are a few tips to help get you started: Gather the Necessary Tools, Equipment and Supplies

As a business owner, it's important that you have a solid understanding of your company's waste management practices. While it's easy to dismiss it as no big deal since it's just trash, failing to take it seriously could not only leave you with a hazardous environment on your business property, but may also lead to fines and penalties for improper disposal. To avoid problems like this, you should work with a commercial waste management company to create a waste management plan for your business.