Think enjoyment, not resale value, say the editors of Consumer Reports. Kitchen remodeling today is all about what you need, rather than some over-the-top designer’s checklist that makes slabs of f...
There’s nothing better than indulging in a bowl of ice cream on a hot summer day. And while exotic choices such as Ben & Jerry’s Boston Cream Pie and Blue Bunny Birthday Party might turn heads, v...
Amazon’s Kindle e-readers are still the best choice for most consumers, despite improved performance from rival Barnes & Noble’s Nook e-reader and the arrival of Apple’s iPad tablet computer, which...
If this spring’s record rainfalls didn’t get you thinking about a dehumidifier, the dog days of summer should. Soaking, sultry weather has driven dehumidifier sales up when the appliance industry a...
By Consumer Reports The redesigned Kia Sorento EX V6 now ranks among the better SUVs Consumer Reports has tested. The EX V6 model outscored all other vehicles in CR’s recent tests and now ranks th...
By Consumer Reports Consumer Reports’ recent tests of a new generation of fuel-efficient tires found that they not only save gas but are also good all-around performers. Two models it looked at — ...
The freshened Acura MDX was Consumer Reports’ top scorer in its tests of luxury SUVs. With an improved powertrain that now yields better acceleration and fuel economy, this very well-rounded vehicl...
Travelers have many reasons to be annoyed, but what bugs them most are luggage charges and add-on airline ticket fees, according to a survey by Consumer Reports. Travelers were also very annoyed by...
There’s been a lot of hype surrounding the launch of 3-D TV, but is the new technology worth buying right away? Consumer Reports recently tested several new sets in its labs — the first hands-on ev...
Peanut butter, burgers, spinach and cookie dough. With those and so many other everyday foods on the recall list in recent years, it seems as though no matter what you buy at the grocery store, you...
Nothing betrays a woman’s age more than wrinkles, according to the 12,699 Consumer Reports online subscribers who responded to a recent survey about aging. For the many Americans determined to va...
Spring signals a fresh start for homeowners to tackle home repairs and rejuvenation projects they may have put off over the winter. Consumer Reports recently provided advice on how to spruce up y...
Snake-oil treatments for baldness have been around since the days of Hippocrates. According to the editors of Consumer Reports Health, those empty promises continue to this day. While late-night ...
In Consumer Reports’ recent tests of four-seat convertibles, the Infiniti G37, Lexus IS 250 and Audi A5 all posted “Very Good” overall scores. The Infiniti G37 and Lexus IS 250 earned overall roa...