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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.
Exterior

5 Questions to Ask Before Installing Solar

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Solar Pool Heater Option installed on a roof
Reviews

We Found The Best Solar Pool Heaters for Every Type of Pool

By Tony Carrick

The Best Solar Deck Lights Options
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We Tested the Best Solar Deck Lights. These Are Our 9 Top Choices to Light Up Any Deck

By Jasmine Harding, By Kristen Mosier

Best Solar Fence Lights 2
Exterior

We Tested Solar Fence Lights Through Rainstorms—These Were the Brightest

By Katie Barton, By Hannah Selinger

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

After Extensive Hands-On Testing, Here Are Our 5 Best Solar Pool Covers of 2025

By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

Are Solar Panels Worth It
Exterior

Solved! Are Solar Panels Really Worth The Cost?

By Katie Flannery

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

How to Clean Solar Panels for Maximum Energy Production (and Smaller Utility Bills)

By Jacqueline Medina, By Evelyn Auer

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

This Simple Solar Upgrade Can Transform A Patio

By Savannah Sher, By Debbie Wolfe, By Mark Wolfe

The new Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus refueling via a gas generator outside of a garage

Meet the Most Accessible Whole-Home Backup That Can Work with Your Existing Generator and Solar Panels

By Katie Barton

10 of the Best Solar Path Lights in grass at night
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The Best Solar Path Lights of 2025 for Illuminating Outdoor Walkways, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, By Andreana Lefton

A group of the best LED lantern options lit up on the ground in a wooded area
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We Tested the Best LED Lanterns, Our Favorite Lasts Up to 12 Hours on One Charge

By Tony Carrick, By Tiffany Lewis

Built in solar panels on a house roof during a beautiful pink and orange sunset.
Energy & Power

This Type of Home Generator Is Gaining Popularity

By Sandi Schwartz

The 9 best solar floor light options together on a wooden table before testing.
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The 9 Best Solar Flood Lights, Tested

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Solar Gutter Lights Options
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The Best Solar Gutter Lights to Illuminate Your Yard, Tested

By Amber Guetebier, By Tom Scalisi

A view of a worker installing solar panels on a red tiled roof.
Reviews

5 of the Best Solar Companies in America Today

By Glenda Taylor, By Sabrina Serani, By Catherine Hiles

The Best Solar-Powered Security Camera Options
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The Best Solar-Powered Security Cameras

By Timothy Dale, By Bob Beacham

Dynaming Solar Post Cap Light on fence post
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The Best Solar Post Cap Lights for Your Deck or Fence

By Zach Lazzari, By Timothy Dale

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

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

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