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The Best Window Fan Options
HVAC

We Tested Several Window Fans—Our Favorite Made Warm Days More Bearable

By Stacey L. Nash, Manasa Reddigari, Tony Carrick

The best water test kit options grouped together before a white background
Plumbing Supplies

The 6 Best Water Test Kits for Cleaner, Healthier Water, Tested and Reviewed

By James Fitzgerald, Mark Wolfe

The AlorAir Basement/Crawl Space Dehumidifier on a cement pad before installation and testing.
HVAC

We Tested the Best Crawl Space Dehumidifiers to Prevent Mold and Moisture Buildup

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

Best Toilet Paper For Septic Options
Plumbing Supplies

We Researched Dozens of Options to Find The Best Toilet Paper for Septic Tanks

By Jasmine Harding

Outdoor misting fans group
HVAC

We Tested Outdoor Misting Fans During a 2-Week Heat Wave, and These Are the 7 Worth Buying

By Michelle Larson, Bob Beacham, Katie Barton, Glenda Taylor

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HVAC

This Small Appliance Makes A Huge Impact On Home Comfort

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Katie Barton

A group of the best water leak detector options together on a shelf
Plumbing Supplies

We Tested the Best Water Leak Detectors—Here Are the Winners

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best small window air conditioners placed together in the back of a truck
HVAC

6 Small Window ACs That Take Minutes to Install and Seconds to Start Cooling

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

A well water filtration system fully installed
Plumbing Supplies

From Cloudy to Crystal Clear: Best Well Water Filters

By Jenn Ryan

The Best Floor Fans
HVAC

After Testing Floor Fans for 2 Months, We Found the Best

By Katie Barton, Erica Reagle, Stacey L. Nash

Eight of the Best Garage Fans in an insulated garage
HVAC

See the Best Garage Fans for Beating the Heat

By Katie Barton, Bob Beacham

Four of the Best Tower Fans lined up against a yellow wall
HVAC

After Testing for Over 100 Hours, We Found the Best Tower Fans for a Comfortable Home

By Debbie Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Andreana Lefton

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HVAC

This Portable Air Conditioner is Worth Every Penny

By Paul Rankin, Savannah Sher

The best whole house fan option installed in an attic
HVAC

Beat the Summer Heat With One of Our Favorite Whole-House Fans

By Tom Scalisi

Best Electric Tankless Water Heaters
Plumbing Supplies

We Vetted The 8 Best Electric Tankless Water Heaters to Save Space and Cut Costs

By Bob Beacham

The Best Air Purifiers for Smoke
HVAC

We Spent Months Burning Incense (and Some Dinners) to Find the Best Air Purifiers for Smoke

By Michelle Larson, Mark Wolfe, Lizzy Briskin

The Best Air Purifier for Pets
HVAC

Pet Dander, Odors, and Allergens—These 8 Air Purifiers for Pets Get Rid of Them All 

By Michelle Larson, Glenda Taylor

The Best Drain Cleaners
Plumbing Supplies

This $7 Product Can Clear Even the Most Stubborn Drain Clog

By Paul Rankin, Manasa Reddigari, Timothy Dale

The best electric fireplace option set up, decorated, and displaying a fire
HVAC

Our Favorite Electric Fireplace Is Easy to Install for a Life-Like Fire

By Glenda Taylor, Tiffany Lewis

A selection of the best indoor thermometers
HVAC

We Researched 30 Indoor Thermometers, But We Like These 10 the Best

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

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

We Tested Home Generators to Find the Best Picks for a Power Outage

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

The Best Propane Heater Options set together against the side of a red barn.
HVAC

The Best Propane Heater Can Be Used Almost Anywhere—Even Inside

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

Blue colonial house covered in snow
HVAC

The 20 Best Products for Surviving Winter

By Jasmine Harding, Teresa Odle, Bob Vila

one of The Best Water Softeners Option in a room
Plumbing Supplies

We Researched and Compared Over 20 Water Softeners to Find This Top Pick

By Bob Beacham

The Best Salt Free Water Softener Options
Plumbing Supplies

Prevent Damaging Scale Buildup in Your Home’s Pipes With This 15-Minute Upgrade

By Tony Carrick

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Plumbing Supplies

Our Favorite Water Heater Blanket Offers Superior Insulation

By Tom Scalisi, Jodi Webb

Best Shower Valve
Plumbing Supplies

This Bathroom Upgrade Can Help Control Your Shower’s Temperature and Water Flow

By Tom Scalisi

Top view of EcoFlow River 3 on picnic table
Major Systems

After 30 Days of Testing, This Compact Power Station Is a Bargain

By Mark Wolfe

The Best Crimping Tool Options
Plumbing Supplies

The Best Crimping Tools For Every Job, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

The Best Electric Wall Heater Options
HVAC

The Best Electric Wall Heaters for Added Warmth

By Shannon Lee

Cyber Monday generator deals
Backup Generators

Last Chance: Our Must-Have Generator Is 60% Off Cyber Monday—But It Will Sell Out

By Stephanie Cronk

Cyber monday space heater deal
HVAC

My Favorite Space Heater Is at Its Lowest Price in 7 Years for Black Friday, and Other Great Heater Deals

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best energy-efficient space heaters together with some on a table and some on the floor.
HVAC

Our Favorite Energy-Efficient Space Heater Adds Style to Our Homes While Heating

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

The Best Humidifier for Large Rooms Everlasting comfort
HVAC

We Tested the Best Humidifiers and Our Top Pick Covers the Largest Square Footage We’ve Seen

By Amber Guetebier, Tony Carrick

The Best Under-Sink Water Filter Options
Plumbing Supplies

After Testing Multiple Under-Sink Water Filter Systems, See Why This Apec Model Was Hands-Down Our Favorite

By Glenda Taylor, Kristen Mosier, Corey Foster, Paul Rankin

A group of the best infrared heaters on a garage floor before hands-on testing.
HVAC

Testing the 10 Best Infrared Heaters for Comfort at Home

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

cozy living room with one of the wood stove brands options
HVAC

These Are the Best Wood Stove Brands and Manufacturers Today

By Bob Beacham

Orange and black Generac iQ3500 portable inverter generator on grass
Backup Generators

The Best Inverter Generators of 2025 for Backup Power Almost Anywhere, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The Best Dual-Fuel Generator Options
Backup Generators

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

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Air Filters for Furnace and Home AC Options
HVAC

This is Our Top Pick When Choosing an Air Filter for Your Home’s Furnace or AC

By Timothy Dale

Dreo Solaris 718 space heater on wood floor in front of white bifold closet doors
Major Systems

Is the Solaris 718 Worth it? Our Take on the New Dreo Space Heater

By Glenda Taylor

Mr Heater Buddy Review
HVAC

Mr. Heater Buddy: My New BFF for Camping, Emergencies, and Even Indoor Use

By Glenda Taylor

A professional technician is working on a home generator.
Major Systems

Home Generator Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Backup Power Shipshape

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Paul Rankin

A person using a remote to adjust the best heat pump option mounted on a wall above a window
HVAC

The Best Heat Pumps for Cold Climates

By Bob Beacham

A group of the best home thermostats together on a counter before testing.
HVAC

The Best Home Thermostats for Efficient Heating and Cooling, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tony Carrick

A group of the best fire logs placed together in their packaging on logs in a wood-burning fireplace.A group of the best fire logs placed together in their packaging on logs in a wood-burning fireplace.A group of the best fire logs placed together in their packaging on logs in a wood-burning fireplace.
HVAC

The Best Fire Logs for Long-Lasting Ambience, Tested

By Mike Bruton, Glenda Taylor

The Best Garage Heater Options grouped together on a garage floor
HVAC

The Best Garage Heaters For Workshop Comfort, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

Person using a remote to control a through-the-wall garage air conditioner
Major Systems

The Best Garage Air Conditioners for Garages and Workshops

By Glenda Taylor, Zach Lazzari

Dreo portable AC with purple streamers flowing from its louvers
HVAC

Keep Your Cool: A Tested Review of the New Dreo Portable AC

By Glenda Taylor

The best through the wall air conditioner installed under a window in a living room
HVAC

The Best Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners

By Tony Carrick

The Best Shallow Well Pump Option sits on grass
Plumbing Supplies

The Best Shallow Well Pumps for Your Well Water Needs

By Tony Carrick

The Best HVAC Brands Options
HVAC

The Best HVAC Brands for Every Budget

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham

The Best Air Conditioner Brands Options
HVAC

The 16 Best Air Conditioner Brands

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

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

The Best Portable Generators for Go-Anywhere Power, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Generator Brand Options
Backup Generators

The 18 Best Generator Brands

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

Six Non Electric Heaters on grass near woods
HVAC

The Best Non-Electric Heaters for Your Home Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Stacey L. Nash

Lowe’s store associates went door-to-door in Little Rock, Arkansas, to pass out supplies and help residents clean up.
Backup Generators

How Lowe’s Helps You Prepare for Natural Disasters

By Deirdre Mundorf

The best heat pump dryer installed in a wall of cabinetry in a modern living space.
HVAC

The Best Heat Pump Dryers for Energy Efficiency

By Klevisa Bathorja, Michelle Larson, Stephanie Cronk, Bob Beacham

The Best Heat Pump Water Heater installed in a tidy utility room with white walls.
HVAC

The Best Heat Pump Water Heaters to Save Energy And Lower Bills

By Bob Beacham

The rustic Barn by Minka-Aire ceiling fan installed on a ceiling for testing.
Major Systems

The Minka-Aire Ceiling Fan Is Impressive, but Is It Worth It? A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

Shark FlexBreeze Fan with InstaCool set up in front of a set of closet doors.
Major Systems

Can This Fan With Water Mist Keep You Cool? A Shark FlexBreeze Review

By Glenda Taylor

The Westinghouse iGen4500 portable inverter generator on mulch during testing.
Backup Generators

Westinghouse iGen4500 Peak Watt Portable Generator: A Hands-On Review

By Zach Lazzari

Yellow and black Champion dual-fuel generator running on propane
Backup Generators

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

By Zach Lazzari

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat during unboxing with the product still in its white packaging.
HVAC

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat Provided Energy-Saving Automation In Our Tests

By Tony Carrick