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15 Types of Weatherstripping to Help Cut Energy Costs

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

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The Best Window Films Tested for Privacy and More

By Tiffany Lewis, Tom Scalisi

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Read This Before Buying a Home Generator

By Timothy Dale

All Four Solar String Lights

The Best Solar String Lights

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

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Time Is Running Out to Get Tax Breaks on These Home Improvements Before the Big Beautiful Bill Takes Effect

By Sandi Schwartz

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We Spent 15 Hours Testing The Best Outdoor Power Strips—These Are Our Top Picks for Holiday Light Displays and More

By Tony Carrick

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The Best Quiet Generators for a Peaceful Power Supply, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

The 9 best solar floor light options together on a wooden table before testing.

The 5 Best Solar Flood Lights, Tested

By Glenda Taylor

Best Light Bulbs

We Tested 7 Popular LED Light Bulbs—This is the Best One for Everyday Use

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor, Kat Hodgins

A man is caulking an interior window with a caulking gun.

The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking Windows

By Glenda Taylor, 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, Tom Scalisi

10 of the Best Solar Path Lights in grass at night

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

By Glenda Taylor, Andreana Lefton

A farmhouse-style home with a propane tank outside for clean, reliable energy and backup power.

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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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

A person shopping for energy efficient appliances and washing machines.

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

By Sandi Schwartz

A family with three children having fun connecting with one another outside on their lawn, sitting at an outdoor table. Their solar panel array is visible on the roof of their home.

5 Questions to Ask Before Installing Solar

By Sandi Schwartz

White house with a new gray roof being installed.

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