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We’ve found dehumidifiers that are easy to live with and effectively reduce ambient moisture in your home.

Get reliable, accurate air quality information with these apps and tools.

Circulating indoor air can make warm days a lot more comfortable.

Smart thermostats like our pick, the Ecobee Premium, can make your home’s HVAC more energy efficient without sacrificing your comfort.

Our firsthand tests have found air conditioners that will keep you cool, quietly and efficiently.

After 36 hours of research and tests of more than a dozen emergency weather radios, we’re confident the Midland ER310 is the best choice for most people.

A good portable AC is hard to find, but our picks provide year-round climate control that’s quiet and efficient.

After six winters of testing, the Toro SnowMaster 824 QXE 24-inch snow blower is the first tool we reach for.

When preparing for a blackout, here’s the best gear for backup power and lighting.

From blankets and slippers to spices and teas, these items make our homes feel cozy and warm for the season.

We help you pick the right filter for your HVAC system and tell you what those MERV numbers mean. Our pick is Nordic Pure's MERV 12.

A good humidifier can make indoor air more comfortable without constant maintenance.

Warm up a room and boost your home’s heating system with space heaters we’ve tested firsthand.

Winter storms are coming. Prepare with standout tools that’ll save your back—and your pipes. Then enjoy playing in the snow or cozying up inside.

Whether you’re escaping the cold or embracing it, our favorite throws, slippers, space heaters, and more will keep you toasty until spring.

Believe it or not, it’s actually a joy to shovel snow with the True Temper Mountain Mover, which we’ve recommended for a decade.

It’s cold outside, but we have you covered with 50 of our cold-weather must-haves—like hand warmers, ice cleats and snow shovels.

After 70 hours of research (and 40 hours of shoveling), the best snow shovel is the True Temper 18-Inch Ergonomic Mountain Mover, our pick since 2013.

Improve your home’s energy efficiency and save money with these simple upgrades.

If your air quality is bad and you don’t have an air purifier, an HVAC filter taped to a box fan is better than nothing.

The AZ Patio Heaters HLDS01-SSxxx packs 48,000 BTUs of heating power for cool-weather outdoor socializing.

Oil, gas, and electricity costs are spiking. Here are 10 easy ways to keep your utility bills down.

Space heaters can be dangerous—we combed the manuals and spoke to experts to get advice on using them safely.

A little advanced planning can keep you safe and offer comfort after an earthquake strikes.

How to plan and protect yourself in areas at risk of hurricanes.

After hundreds of hours of research, we narrowed down the items that could prove indispensable in a natural disaster—and most are helpful in everyday life, too.

Have the perfect day with these good-for-your-soul picks.

Here are all our product recommendations for keeping cool—and our advice on how to make everything work better.

This mobile fan will keep you cool around your house and in your yard all day long.

These affordable items can help you survive a hot car summer.

Through rain, wind, and snow, we tested 48 umbrellas until we found the six best.

This filter treats contaminated water so that it’s safe to consume without your boiling it first.

Air purifiers aren’t complicated, but a few tips and techniques can help you optimize their performance.

How to plan and protect yourself in areas at risk of wildfires.

HEPA air purifiers, such as our picks from Coway and Airmega, are excellent at filtering wildfire smoke from your home’s air.

Everything we know about ductless mini-split heating and cooling systems after interviewing installers, manufacturers, and homeowners with systems of their own.