They do have a hefty up-front cost. Most households need 11 kilowatts to cover their electricity needs, according to EnergySage, an alternative energy marketplace. After a 30 percent federal tax credit, the average cost to install a system of that capacity is $22,022. But over time, you can save tens of thousands of dollars on…
Over the years we’ve tested dozens of different lubes, and some of them are pretty good if not exactly the best in any particular category. For those, we have this section, our Honorable Mentions. #LubeLife Water-Based Lube for $10: I’ve been a fan of #LubeLife for a while. It’s a reliable brand with water-based lubes…
In recent earnings calls, shareholders in some publicly traded meat companies have asked whether the Trump administration’s deportation plans—among other issues—may pose a challenge to their industry. “We’ve been there before. It did not impact our business,” said Tim Klein, CEO of National Beef, which is owned by the Brazilian food company Marfrig, in response…
Tesla’s road map has the electric-only product line expanding from the Model S, Model X, and Model 3 to the Cybertruck, Semi tractor-trailer truck, and the Roadster. The name is a nod to the original Tesla car, an electric convertible based on a Lotus platform. This car promises performance quite unlike any car that has…
At most large retailers you’ll find at least a dozen slide-in ranges to choose from, some with fancier features than others. But what’s most important is a slide-in range’s ability to perform some very basic tasks really, really well, day in and day out. That’s why we recommend slide-ins only if they meet the following…
Whether you have an old phone languishing in a desk drawer or a broken laptop gathering dust in the back of a closet, there will never be a better time to dispose of it. There’s a good chance your unwanted gadget can return to useful service, and it may even make you a little cash…
The One RFID Smart Feeder from Petlibro shows just how far automatic cat-feeding technology has come. For this feeder, the pet wears a collar with a tag in which the feeder’s lid opens only with that tag. There’s a cover that retracts automatically when the pet with the collar approaches the stainless steel food bowl…
A few servings a week of a food that’s on the higher side for lead won’t pose immediate risks to your child. But it’s a good idea to minimize the amount of heavy metals in your family’s diet when you can, especially because your child may be exposed to lead and other heavy metals from…
The NZXT Relay Headset isn’t noteworthy on its own. It’s a solid gaming headset with decent audio quality, comfortable earcups, and an understated design. But NZXT swung for the fences with its foray into the world of audio. Paired with NZXT’s SwitchMix accessory, the Relay Headset gets far more interesting. The NZXT Relay Headset ($100)…
The recall: It involves Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawn mowers and the GCV170/200 G5B pressure washer engine. The gas-fueled walk-behind lawn mowers are red and black with “Honda” on the clipping collection bag. The model and serial number are printed on a label on the upper rear of the mower deck. The pressure washer engine…