The first electric-powered pressure washers that have water-cooled motors have arrived.

Higher efficiency central air conditioners soon might appear at both ends of the price scale.

 You’ll want more space and you’ll spend more money to add horizontal climbing bars to your playset.

New models are more efficient than ever before.

Plus: Air Mattresses, Futons & Click Convertibles

New energy-efficiency standards mean that residents of northern states must purchase a more expensive furnace.

The addition of insulation to new garage doors might not deliver the intended benefits.

The latest in outdoor dining ups the ante on comfort.

Energy-savings additions to ceiling fans have a slow ROI.

Manufacturers struggle to introduce innovations.

More of today’s shredders have sensors that prevent paper jams and overheated motors.

Smoke Alarms · CO Alarms · Fire Extinguishers

Drills • Impact Drivers • Saws • Sanders

You’ll have to be sharp when you shop for kitchen cutlery.

Adding more-energy-efficient glass might be a waste.

Monitor and control your home-security system from your smartphone.

New energy regulations won’t increase the cost of a spa, but new models will run slightly more efficiently than they did before.

Top-Rated Bathtubs, Whirlpool Tubs, Sinks, Toilets, Vanities, Faucets, Showerheads & Medicine Cabinets.

Manufacturers say their products are winning the war against germs, but their claims are suspect.

Smart meters are supposed to give you more control over your energy use, but experts doubt that you’ll ever see the touted savings.

Insurers use credit scores and higher deductibles, and sell more policy add-ons to cull more cash from consumers.

Don’t let tax credits for ultra-efficient models make you overlook less expensive options.

Outdoor Lighting That Earns Glowing Reviews

New models emit less pollution, and some are even more fuel-efficient. But they cost up to 20 percent more than older models do.

Manufacturers agreed to a standard for measuring a deadbolt lock’s protection from break-ins by use of so-called bump keys.

Paint companies lay it on thick when they tout the environmental friendliness of their products. But they don’t disclose the fact that “green” paint does not work well.