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Dynaming Solar Post Cap Light on fence post
Reviews

The Best Solar Post Cap Lights for Your Deck or Fence in 2024

By Zach Lazzari, Timothy Dale

A view of Florida homes with solar panels on their roofs.
Energy & Power

If You’re a Florida Resident, Here Are 8 Fantastic Reasons to Get Solar Panels Now

By Katie Flannery

A worker installs a mini split outside.
Interior

Thinking About Installing a Mini-Split? Here’s How Much It Will Cost (2024 Data)

By Brie Greenhalgh, Catherine Hiles

Three workers install a new generator outside a home.
Exterior

How Much Does a Whole-House Generator Cost, and Should You Get One?

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

A worker in a blue suit installs an AC unit outside a home.
Interior

Central AC Unit Cost Factors and Considerations: What to Know (2024 Data)

By Brie Greenhalgh, Catherine Hiles

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

The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking Windows

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

The best window film installed on two sections of a large dining room window to provide privacy for a table.
Reviews

2024’s Best Window Films Tested for Privacy and More

By Tiffany Lewis, Tom Scalisi

The Best Solar Deck Lights Options
Reviews

The 9 Best Solar Deck Lights, Tested

By Jasmine Harding, Kristen Mosier

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

How to Clean Solar Panels: 9 Simple Steps to Maximize Solar Energy Production

By Jacqueline Medina, Evelyn Auer

A house with a red roof topped with solar panels against a blue sky with minimal clouds.
Exterior

Here’s Exactly How Many Solar Panels to Buy to Power a House

By Melissa Graham

5 rolled up solar pool covers lined up against an above ground pool
Reviews

The 5 Best Solar Pool Covers, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The best solar fence lights installed along a wood railing.
Energy & Power

The 9 Best Solar Fence Lights for Any Backyard in 2024

By Hannah Selinger

SunPower vs. Tesla
Reviews

SunPower vs. Tesla: Which Solar Company Should You Choose in 2024?

By Catherine Hiles

The Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro and solar panels in the sun during testing.
Exterior

The Best Solar Generators for at Home or On the Go, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Michelle Larson, Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Donna Smith

A group of the best outdoor power strips in a yard before testing.
Energy & Power

The Best Outdoor Power Strips for Holiday Light Displays and More, Tested

By Tony Carrick

A group shot of the best solar string lights options lit up at night
Reviews

The Best Solar String Lights Tested in 2024

By Savannah Sher, Debbie Wolfe, Mark Wolfe

The DeWalt 8000-Watt Electric Start Gas Generator on grass during testing.
Exterior

The Best Portable Generators for Go-Anywhere Power, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Generator Brand Options
Exterior

The 18 Best Generator Brands of 2024

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

The Generac GB2000 Portable Power Station set up outside during testing with a solar panel behind it.
Exterior

The Best Home Generators For a Power Outage, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Austin Fracchia, Mark Wolfe, Zach Lazzari

Gas Line Installation Cost
Exterior

How Much Does Gas Line Installation Cost?

By Katie Flannery

How Much Does Solar Panel Cleaning Cost?
Exterior

How Much Does Solar Panel Cleaning Cost?

By Timothy Dale

How Much Does a Home Wind Turbine Cost?
Exterior

How Much Does a Home Wind Turbine Cost?

By Rochel Maday

The Best Dual-Fuel Generator Options
Exterior

The Best Dual-Fuel Generators for Home and Outdoor Use, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

A person using a thermal imaging camera to check for heat loss around the window of a residential home.
Real Estate

The Best Way to Maximize Your Tax Refund? By Investing in These Home Improvement Projects

By Tony Carrick

Yellow and black Champion dual-fuel generator running on propane
Reviews

The Champion 8,500-Watt Dual-Fuel Generator Is a Heavy Unit But It Dominated in Our Tests

By Zach Lazzari

A person pointing to the digital display on the Craftsman 6000-watt generator during testing.
Reviews

Our Hands-On Review of The Craftsman Performance 6,000-Watt Generator

By Tom Scalisi

Lease vs. Finance Solar Panels
Energy & Power

Home Security Giant ADT to Exit the Solar Industry

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

Linesman work to restore power during an intense ice storm.
Interior

15 Things You Can Do to Prepare for a Winter Power Outage

By Jennifer Noonan

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Solar Panels
Real Estate

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Solar Panels?

By Tara Seboldt

Brick house covered in holiday wreaths and lights.
Interior

Do Christmas Lights Use a Lot of Electricity?

By Deirdre Mundorf

Lighting decor macro
Reviews

Types of Light Bulbs and Light Bulb Shapes Every Homeowner Should Know

By Gretchen Heber, Theresa Clement

Solar Panel Cost Benefits
Exterior

Breaking Down Solar Panel Cost: California-Specific Factors and Considerations

By Timothy Dale

The Best Solar Christmas Light Options
Reviews

The Best Solar Christmas Lights for Festive Holiday Nights

By Jasmine Harding

8 Bright Ideas to Boost Natural Light
Interior

8 Bright Ideas to Boost Natural Light

By Michael Franco

Lease vs. Finance Solar Panels
Exterior

6 Factors In Deciding Whether to Lease or Finance Solar Panels For Your Home

By Melissa Graham

Sunrun vs. Tesla
Exterior

Sunrun vs. Tesla: Which Solar Company Should You Choose?

By Tom Scalisi

zz plant care 101 - how to care for zz plant indoors
Exterior

ZZ Plant Care

By Savannah Sher

A person holding the best LED light bulb option with a lamp in the background
Reviews

The Best LED Light Bulbs

By Glenda Taylor, Kat Hodgins

7 Cool Inventions That Will Help You Save Money on Your Heating Bill
Reviews

7 Cool Inventions That Will Help You Save Money on Your Heating Bill

By Bob Vila Staff

10 Money-Saving Gadgets That Pay for Themselves
Interior

10 Money-Saving Gadgets That Pay for Themselves

By Bob Vila Staff

Slash Your Electric Bill with 11 Savvy Hacks
Exterior

Slash Your Electric Bill with 11 Savvy Hacks

By Bob Vila Staff

A group of the best LED lantern options lit up on the ground in a wooded area
Reviews

The Best LED Lanterns, According to Our Testing

By Tiffany Lewis, Tony Carrick

KOHLER 26kW Home Generator in the rain
Exterior

How to Use a Generator When the Power Goes Out

By Timothy Dale

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Cost of Solar Panels - Cost Range + Average - June 2023
Exterior

What Is the Cost of Solar Panels?

By Katie Flannery, Catherine Hiles

How Big of a Generator Do I Need? Solved! Standby Generator and Portable Generator Sizes Explained
Exterior

How to Calculate How Big a Generator You Need to Prepare for an Emergency

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

Left side: Gas stovetop with two flames lit. Right: Electric stovetop with one burner red
Interior

Gas vs. Electric Stove: Which is Better?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Kelly Weimert

The Best Standby Generator Options
Exterior

The Best Standby Generators

By Timothy Dale

The Best Solar Pool Heater Option installed on a roof
Reviews

The 8 Best Solar Pool Heaters, Vetted

By Tony Carrick

The Best Ozone Generator Options
Exterior

The Best Ozone Generators

By Tony Carrick

All You Need to Know About Geothermal Heating Systems
Interior

All You Need to Know About Geothermal Heating Systems

By Maureen Blaney Flietner, Bob Vila

Advantages of Solar Energy
Exterior

What Are the Advantages of Solar Energy? 5 Reasons to Invest in Solar Power Now

By Lauren Wingo

The Best Home Energy Monitor
Reviews

The Best Home Energy Monitors

By Kat Hodgins

11 Deck Lighting Ideas for Illuminating Your Outdoor Space
Exterior

11 Deck Lighting Ideas for Illuminating Your Outdoor Space

By Miranda Siwak

9 Signs You Need to Replace Your Fridge
Interior

9 Signs You Need to Replace Your Fridge

By Glenda Taylor

11 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Winter
Exterior

11 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Winter

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Replacement Windows 101
Exterior

Replacement Windows 101

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

How Long Does a Roof Last? Solved!
Exterior

Solved! This Is How Long You Can Expect Your Roof to Last

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Ideas
Lawn & Garden

Drought-Tolerant Landscaping: Top Tips for a Hardy, Low-Maintenance Yard

By Maureen Blaney Flietner, Bob Vila

off the grid living
Exterior

The 8 Best Essentials for Off-Grid Living

By Mel Childs

solar power products
Exterior

12 Solar-Powered Products to Get Your Year Off to a Sustainable Start

By Jenn Ryan

seer rating
Interior

Solved! What Is a SEER Rating?

By Gretchen Heber, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Insulate Windows
Exterior

How to Insulate Windows

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

14 Sneaky Ways to Save Money on Your Water Bill
Exterior

14 Sneaky Ways to Save Money on Your Water Bill

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

9 Creative Ways to Heat Your Pool This Summer
Exterior

9 Creative Ways to Heat Your Pool This Summer

By Tony Carrick