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Prime Day Generator and Power Bank Deals

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

By Glenda Taylor

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What to Do if Your Air Conditioner Is Not Cooling Your Space

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

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The Best Garage Air Conditioners for Garages and Workshops

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The Best Air Conditioner Cover Option installed on a window air conditioning unit

The Best Air Conditioner Covers

Briggs and Stratton Standby Generator Review

Is a Briggs & Stratton Standby Generator a Worthwhile Investment?

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The Best Clotheslines

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The Best Home Wind Turbines

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The Best Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs

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The Best Standby Generators

By Timothy Dale

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Heating & Cooling

MERV Ratings: What Do They Mean?

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

20 Cheap Home Repairs That Could Save You Thousands

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20 Cheap Home Repairs That Could Save You Thousands

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Dual-Fuel Generator Options

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

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21 Money-Saving Tricks That Every Homeowner Needs to Know

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

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Stacey L. Nash

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Slash Your Electric Bill with 11 Savvy Hacks

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The Best Tankless Gas Water Heater installed on a green tiled wall.

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The Best Tankless Gas Water Heaters for Your Home

By Glenda Taylor

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

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

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Green Building & Remodeling

20 Ways to Support Earth Day This Year

By Marisa Villarreal

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15 Ways Landscaping Can Save You Money

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