Category: Health & Safety

We tried out a dozen different types of elderberry gummies to find the best bets—which tasted best? Easiest to chew? Vegan? Here are the ones we’d recommend!

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What are the best parts to repair a toilet? We interviewed three plumbers with a combined 39 years of experience to get their insights. Then we asked our parent readers for their do-it-yourself recommendations. Here are the ones we think are best.

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What’s the best dog gate? We gathered 19 different pet gates and had pet owners install them in homes—in doorways, kitchens, bedrooms and more. We looked for the easiest to install and use. One key useful feature: a walk-through door that lets you access the gated area while keeping your pet out. Here are the winners!

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What is the best dual fuel generator?—one that can work on gasoline or propane? If you live in hurricane country and the electricity is out in your entire community, sourcing gasoline may be a challenge. Propane cylinders are easier to get when the power knocks out gas station pumps. So what’s the best dual fuel generator? We consulted the experts: families that have been through hurricanes and other natural disasters. We asked what generators worked the best and were most reliable. Then we did a dozen hours of additional research, comparing durability, noise and performance lab tests.

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What is the best fogger? A fogger can be used for cleaning or to spray fungicides, herbicides and insecticides. In a nutshell, these foggers atomize a liquid.

To find the best, we interviewed contractors and pest control specialists for their recommendations. Then we did eight hours of additional research, comparing ease of use and overall quality. Here are our recommendations.

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What’s the best quiet generator? If you are camping, RV’ing or just looking for backup power for your home, a quiet generator is a must. And your neighbors will thank you as well. We poured over field test data of 15 brands of generators, looking at decibel levels at 20 and 50 feet. Then we interviewed contractors to find the most reliable brands. Finally, we asked the readers of our parenting books who are camping enthusiasts for their favorites. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What’s the best reflective jacket? Over 6000 pedestrians and 900 cyclists are killed each year in traffic accidents. A big reason: failure of drivers to see a pedestrian or cyclist, especially at night or in poor weather conditions. Reflective jackets are a great way to boost your visibility and safety—whether you are a pedestrian or cyclist. We tried out several reflective jackets to find the best bets for most folks. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What are the best generators for home use? Which is most reliable at generating power if the lights go out? To take camping? Or for a cabin that is off the grid? We asked three experts for their advice, gathering recommendations and solutions—from gas-powered models to newer battery solutions that can be charged with solar power. Then we asked our parent readers for their real-world experiences. Here are the solutions we liked best.