Fix It Homestead on MSN

The safest generator distance rule people ignore because it’s inconvenient

When the lights go out and the house falls silent, a portable generator can feel like a lifeline. Yet the same machine that ...

These super-insulating windows are as energy-efficient as walls—and could help save the power grid

LuxWall’s high-tech design lowers energy costs by making buildings more efficient. And less heating and cooling energy helps ...

Anker's Solix E10 battery backup can power your entire house in a blackout

Anker is going up against Tesla in the home battery backup segment with Solix E10 that promises "whole-home backup" and ...
QNS

Full-building heat pump retrofit performed at Woodside Houses, marking first NYCHA property to do so

The first full-building heat pump retrofit of a New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) property was recently completed on ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN

Transparent wooden smart window blocks 100% UV light without using electricity

Researchers develop transparent wood windows that regulate light, block UV rays, and cut energy use without electricity.
PCMag

WFH 101: The Best Home Office Devices for 2026

Equip your space with the right accessories for the most productive, functional home office experience. Our top picks will ...

This smart home breakthrough lets you control appliances without Wi-Fi (and its security risks)

Devices equipped with Emerson's SmartVoice don't require Wi-Fi or a hub; instead, they utilize on-device voice control.