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The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking Windows

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

The Best Solar Gutter Lights Options

The Best Solar Gutter Lights to Illuminate Your Yard, Tested

By Amber Guetebier, By Tom Scalisi

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Put to the Test: The Best Solar Path Lights for a Brilliant Walkway

By Glenda Taylor, By Andreana Lefton

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How to Be Less Dependent on the Grid and Lower Energy Bills

By Sandi Schwartz

Presented By Propane Education & Research Council

The 25 Easiest Ways to Save Energy (and Dollars) This Summer

The 25 Easiest Ways to Save Energy (and Dollars) This Summer

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The Best Quiet Generators, According to Our Hands-On Tests

By Bob Beacham, By Glenda Taylor, By Mark Wolfe

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Your Windows Can Make or Break Your Energy Bill This Summer—Here’s How

By Sandi Schwartz

11 Air Conditioning Mistakes That Spike Your Bills

11 Air Conditioning Mistakes That Spike Your Bills

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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Energy Star Is On the Chopping Block—How You Can Still Prioritize Efficiency (and Savings) With Your Next Appliance Purchase

By Sandi Schwartz

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5 Questions to Ask Before Installing Solar

By Sandi Schwartz

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3 Ways Your Roof Can Affect Your Energy Costs This Year

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Solar Pool Heater Option installed on a roof

We Found The Best Solar Pool Heaters for Every Type of Pool

By Tony Carrick

A home with excessive outdoor lighting at night.

7 Outdoor Lighting Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

How to Insulate Windows

How to Insulate Windows

By Steffani Cameron, By Bob Vila

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Amazon Slashed the Price On Our Favorite Power Station

The Best Solar Deck Lights Options

We Tested the Best Solar Deck Lights. These Are Our 9 Top Choices to Light Up Any Deck

By Jasmine Harding, By Kristen Mosier

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We Tested Solar Fence Lights Through Rainstorms—These Were the Brightest

By Katie Barton, By Hannah Selinger

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After Extensive Hands-On Testing, Here Are Our 5 Best Solar Pool Covers of 2025

By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

Are Solar Panels Worth It

Solved! Are Solar Panels Really Worth The Cost?

By Katie Flannery

A person with only their hand visible cleans a solar panel with a yellow cloth.

How to Clean Solar Panels for Maximum Energy Production (and Smaller Utility Bills)

By Jacqueline Medina, By Evelyn Auer