Best-of guides
The models we would choose in each category, from the makers’ published figures and owner reports.
The best air purifiers for wildfire smoke
Three HEPA purifiers sized by smoke CADR, a room-size table from Health Canada's rule, and what Canadians should check instead.
The best battery backup sump pumps
Four backup sump pumps compared on the makers' own figures: flow at 10 ft, run time per battery, pit size and alarms that work offline.
The best generators for a power outage in Canada
Five portable generators with CO shut-off for winter outages, ranked for Canadian homes: size, safe hookup, fuel and the Canadian mark.