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Red and black Honda EU2200i generator on grass

The Best Quiet Generators for Peaceful Power, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Bob Beacham

Champion inverter generator

The Best Portable Generators of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Person points a remote control toward a ceiling fan with a light fixture, in a white bedroom.

16 Things in and Around Your Home That Are Quietly Wasting Energy

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Amazon Drops Prices on Portable Generators and Power Stations—Save Up to 50% on DeWalt, Jackery, and More

Amazon Drops Prices on Portable Generators and Power Stations—Save Up to 50% on DeWalt, Jackery, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

The Goal Zero Yeti Portable Power Station powering several items during esting

I Powered My Home Office Completely Off-Grid With This Portable Power Station

A standby generator and a portable home generator in a side-by-side image.

Portable vs. Standby Generators: Which Is Right for Your Home?

By Tony Carrick

Amazon Is Clearing Out Generators for Prime Day—Last Chance to Score Up to 54% Off Jackery, EcoFlow, DeWalt, DuroMax and More

Amazon Is Clearing Out Generators for Prime Day—Last Chance to Score Up to 54% Off Jackery, EcoFlow, DeWalt, DuroMax and More

By Stephanie Cronk

The Best Solar Pool Heater Option installed on a roof

The Best Solar Pool Heaters of 2026, Picks by Our Editors

By Tony Carrick

Man trimming branches growing next to house.

Experts Predict a Super El Nino Summer—How to Prepare Your Home Now

By Sandi Schwartz

The Honda EU2200i 2200W Portable Inverter Generator in the foreground of a tailgating event with people in the background

The Best Generator Brands of 2026

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

The Best Solar Deck Lights Options

The Best Solar Deck Lights of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Kristen Mosier, Additional research provided by Jasmine Harding

Best Solar Fence Lights 2

The Best Solar Fence Lights of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Katie Barton, Additional research provided by Hannah Selinger

Modern house terrace in summer with table and tan shade sail.

3 Exterior Upgrades Homeowners Are Racing to Finish Before the Next Heat Wave

By Sandi Schwartz

The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra X whole-house system after installation

The Whole-Home Battery That Kept Our Lights While the Rest of the Neighborhood Went Dark

By Corey Foster

Series of solar panels on a rooftop, one of which has been cleaned and the other six are very dirty.

How to Clean Your Home’s Solar Panels

By Jacqueline Medina, Evelyn Auer

Amazon Is Clearing Out Generators Ahead of Storm Season—Up to 47% Off Anker, EcoFlow, Jackery, and More

Amazon Is Clearing Out Generators Ahead of Storm Season—Up to 47% Off Anker, EcoFlow, Jackery, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Outdoor living setup in the side yard, with propane fire pit and generator in view

How to Power Your Home With Propane

By Timothy Dale

Presented By Propane Education & Research Council

All Four tested Solar String Lights in a grid while lit up

The Best Solar String Lights That Stay Bright All Night, According to Our Tests

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Debbie Wolfe, Savannah Sher

Amazon Drops Portable Generators to Clearance-Level Prices—Save Up to 50% Off Jackery, Bluetti, EcoFlow, and More

Amazon Drops Portable Generators to Clearance-Level Prices—Save Up to 50% Off Jackery, Bluetti, EcoFlow, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Winter Blizzard Preparation—Retailers Are Stocked With Snow Blowers, Generators, and More Storm Essentials With Same-Day Delivery or Pickup

Winter Blizzard Preparation—Retailers Are Stocked With Snow Blowers, Generators, and More Storm Essentials With Same-Day Delivery or Pickup

By Stephanie Cronk