Home Comfort, Backup Power & Tool Guides

AmazingBuyz is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more.

Home comfort, backup power and tool guides written with input from Colorado HVAC and construction professionals. We focus on what actually works in real homes: proper sizing, efficiency, noise and long-term reliability.

Power Stations & Generators

Portable power stations, solar generators and generators for outages, RVs and job sites. Not sure what size you need? Try our power station and generator sizing calculator, then check our current coupon codes before you buy. See every power guide →

Home Comfort & HVAC

Air purifiers, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, thermostats, heaters, portable ACs and mini-split kits. See every home comfort guide →

Appliances

Refrigerators, ranges, laundry and dishwashers compared by capacity, efficiency and reliability. See every appliance guide →

Tools & Home Improvement

Cordless tool kits, pressure washers, shop vacs and gear that holds up to real work. See every tool guide →

Pro tips from the trade

• Size equipment to the space. An oversized heater, AC or dehumidifier short-cycles and wastes energy; an undersized one never keeps up. Use square footage plus insulation, ceiling height and sun exposure.
• Backup power starts with a load list. Add up the running watts of what you must keep on, then allow for startup surges from motors like fridges, pumps and furnace blowers.
• Never run fuel-burning generators indoors or in attached garages. Keep them well away from doors and windows and use CO alarms.
• Hire a licensed electrician for transfer switches, inlet boxes and any hardwired equipment.

How we pick products

We compare manufacturer specs, independent expert testing and hundreds of owner reviews, then summarize what matters in plain language: who each product is best for, what it does well, and where it falls short. Commissions never decide our picks, and we update our guides as new models arrive.

FAQ

Power station or gas generator?

Power stations are quiet, indoor-safe and maintenance-free, which makes them ideal for essentials, apartments and short outages. Gas or dual-fuel generators deliver more power for longer outages and whole-home loads, but they are loud, need fuel and maintenance, and must run outdoors.

What size air purifier do I need?

Match the purifier’s rated room size (or CADR) to your room, ideally rated for a larger space than you have so it can run on a quieter setting.