Sister, can you spare $12,000 to help me decarbonize my home?

I went to CES with Engadget for the first time this year and, among the robots, laptops, TVs and more robots, the most exciting products I saw were ones trying to make our homes more eco-friendly in t [...]

Best of both worlds: How Recteq designed a pellet grill for gas grillers

Recteq makes pellet grills, but those can’t do it all when it comes to backyard cooking. So when the company sought to create an alternative for gas grillers, without making an actual gas grill, it [...]

Someone please buy me this battery-powered, plug-in induction range from CES

I don't want or need 99 percent of the stuff on display at CES — don't get me wrong, most of what we're seeing this week is impressive in one way or another, but nothing had seemed li [...]

Should You Buy an Induction or Electric Stove? Here’s How to Make the Right Choice

An induction stove is typically faster and more energy efficient than using an electric stove, but it isn't perfect. Here's what you need to know when buying one. [...]

I Switched to a Smart Induction Stove. Here's Why I'm Never Going Back

I spent my entire adult life cooking with gas. I thought I'd hate my new induction stove, but I couldn't have been more wrong. [...]

After a Lifetime of Gas, I Switched to an Induction Stove. Here's Why I'm Never Going Back

The culinary intelligentsia would have you believe that gas stoves are the only kind of stove worth considering. Here's my case for induction after making the swap. [...]

Deciding Between an Induction or Electric Stove? What to Know First

Induction stoves can cook a lot faster and use less energy than your typical electric stove, but there are some tradeoffs. [...]

How to shop for a smart grill

Smart grills are expensive. Unless you find one on clearance, they’re far from an impulse buy, and companies definitely make you pay a premium for the conveniences a dash of Wi-Fi can afford. As suc [...]

The best pizza oven for 2025

Pizza ovens are having a moment. Companies like Ooni have popularized the ability to make restaurant-quality pies at home by giving you ovens that get hot enough for various pizza styles. Some burn wo [...]