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Updated: Last Chance at $1,100 Off a Backup Power Station During Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

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

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

7 Landscaping Strategies That Can Lower Your Home’s Energy Costs Year-Round

Can You Run a Generator in the Rain?

By Timothy Dale

This Type of Home Generator Is Gaining Popularity

By Sandi Schwartz

Home Generator Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Backup Power Shipshape

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Paul Rankin

5 of the Best Solar Companies in America Today

By Glenda Taylor, Sabrina Serani, Catherine Hiles

How Much Propane Does a Generator Use?

What Is an Inverter Generator? These Are the Facts

All You Need to Know About Emergency Generators

The Best Solar-Powered Security Cameras

By Timothy Dale, Bob Beacham

Can a Portable Power Station Run the Whole Home? Anker’s Latest Does

Presented By Anker SOLIX

The Best Solar Post Cap Lights for Your Deck or Fence

By Zach Lazzari, Timothy Dale

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

By Brie Greenhalgh, Catherine Hiles

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

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

Central AC Cost: A Budgeting Guide for Homeowners

By Brie Greenhalgh, Catherine Hiles

The 5 Handiest Items for a DIYer’s Home, Garage, and Beyond

Presented By EcoFlow

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

By Melissa Graham

Anker’s New Home Battery Tower Is a Sleek, Modular Step Toward Complete Energy Independence

Presented By Anker SOLIX

The Best Portable Generators for Go-Anywhere Power, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The 18 Best Generator Brands

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

How Much Does Gas Line Installation Cost?

By Katie Flannery

How Much Does a Home Wind Turbine Cost?

By Rochel Maday

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

By Zach Lazzari

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

Do Christmas Lights Use a Lot of Electricity?

By Deirdre Mundorf

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

By Gretchen Heber, Theresa Clement

ZZ Plant Care

By Savannah Sher

Slash Your Electric Bill with 11 Savvy Hacks

By BobVila.com Staff

How to Use a Generator When the Power Goes Out

By Timothy Dale

Presented By Kohler Home Generators

Gas vs. Electric Stove: Which is Better?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Kelly Weimert

6 Things to Know Before Buying a House With a Standby Generator

All You Need to Know About Geothermal Heating Systems

By Maureen Blaney Flietner, Bob Vila

11 Deck Lighting Ideas for Illuminating Your Outdoor Space

By Miranda Siwak

Should You Make the Switch From Propane to Natural Gas?

By Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Vila, Jennifer Noonan

9 Signs You Need to Replace Your Fridge

By Glenda Taylor

11 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Winter

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Replacement Windows 101

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

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

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

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

By Maureen Blaney Flietner, Bob Vila

Solved! What Is a SEER Rating?

By Gretchen Heber, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

14 Sneaky Ways to Save Money on Your Water Bill

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

9 Creative Ways to Heat Your Pool This Summer

By Tony Carrick

Interior Storm Windows Save Homeowners Money in Two Ways

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Stacey L. Nash

The Best Places to Install Solar Lights in Your Outdoor Space

By Tony Carrick

5 Windbreak Ideas That Can Help Conserve Energy at Home

By Stacey L. Nash

How To: Use a Fireplace

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

Change Filters Frequently to Optimize Furnace Efficiency

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

10 Ways to Improve Your Garage Lighting

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Too Hot Upstairs, Too Cold Downstairs? Here’s What to Do

A Cheap and Easy Way to Slash Your Water Bill

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Little-Known Benefits of Pipe Insulation

Control Temperatures and Save Energy with Zoned Heating Systems

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

All You Need to Know About Blower Door Tests

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Tubular Skylights 101

5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Vinyl Siding vs. Fiber Cement: Which Is Right for Your Home?

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Ditch the Ducts: Choose Ductless HVAC for Savings and Comfort

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Gas vs. Oil: Which Furnace Is Better?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

These are the Biggest Electricity Hogs in Your Home

By Andreana Lefton

I Installed Solar Panels on My Roof and Here’s What Happened

By Glenda Taylor