Friday, May 24 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:45:49 GMT
If dirty grout in your bathroom drives you crazy, you may be tempted to try some of those miracle grout cleaners you've seen advertised on TV.More >>
If dirty grout in your bathroom drives you crazy, you may be tempted to try some of those miracle grout cleaners you've seen advertised on TV. Well, Consumer Reports was, too, and it has a few things to tell you before you place your order.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:19:42 GMT
Tossing out fresh fruit and vegetables that have gone bad feels like throwing money down the drain. A new product called FreshPaper claims to keep produce fresh for two to four times longer. More >>
Tossing out fresh fruit and vegetables that have gone bad feels like throwing money down the drain. A new product called FreshPaper claims to keep produce fresh for two to four times longer. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:15:31 GMT
More and more cars come with safety features like blind-spot monitoring. A light in or near your rearview mirror lights up when something is in your blind zone. More >>
More and more cars come with safety features like blind-spot monitoring: A light in or near your rearview mirror lights up when something is in your blind zone. And if you drift out of your lane, some cars caution you with a beep.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:57:29 GMT
Superstorm Sandy, which left millions without electricity, turned out to be a real boon for portable generators. But buying a generator is just job one. More >>
Superstorm Sandy, which left millions without electricity, turned out to be a real boon for portable generators. But buying a generator is just job one. Consumer Reports says there are important do's and don'ts - from installation to storage.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:55:03 GMT
If you've been thinking about getting a backup laptop, either for yourself or one that's easy for your kids to use, there's a new kind that's being heavily advertised. It's called a Chromebook.More >>
If you've been thinking about getting a backup laptop, either for yourself or one that's easy for your kids to use, there's a new kind that's being heavily advertised. It's called a Chromebook.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:50:41 GMT
They arrive in the mail all the time and keep popping up on your computer screen: home refinancing ads that promise rock-bottom mortgage rates and easy approval. More >>
They arrive in the mail all the time and keep popping up on your computer screen: home refinancing ads that promise rock-bottom mortgage rates and easy approval. They're tempting, but Consumer Reports says watch out: the offers can be misleading.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-08 21:54:22 GMT
Consumer Reports' medical adviser says be careful how you get that long lash look.More >>
Women have been looking for ways to darken and thicken their eyelashes since the days of Cleopatra. And in the spotlight these days, super-long lashes from pop star Adele and rap singer Nicki Minaj.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-05-06 21:48:16 GMT
A just-released survey by Consumer Reports projects more than 7 million smart-phone owners had a phone that was lost, stolen, or ruined in the last year.More >>
If you store sensitive information on your smart phone, losing track of it could spell disaster. A just-released survey by Consumer Reports projects more than 7 million smart-phone owners had a phone that was lost, stolen, or ruined in the last year.More >>
Friday, May 3 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-05-03 22:05:05 GMT
Before you fire up the grill for some great summer meals, Consumer Reports has a caution. The beef you buy may have been tenderized by machines, and that process can introduce potentially deadly bacteria into your food.More >>
Before you fire up the grill for some great summer meals, Consumer Reports has a caution. The beef you buy may have been tenderized by machines, and that process can introduce potentially deadly bacteria into your food.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-05-01 23:33:25 GMT
Ground turkey can be a better choice. But a just-released Consumer Reports investigation reveals that it can also be a breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.More >>
Ground turkey can be a better choice. But a just-released Consumer Reports investigation reveals that it can also be a breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-04-29 23:13:48 GMT
If your knives aren't quite cutting it these days, perhaps you're thinking of getting the Edge of Glory infomercial sharpener. It claims to make your knives like new.More >>
If your knives aren't quite cutting it these days, perhaps you're thinking of getting the Edge of Glory infomercial sharpener. It claims to make your knives like new.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-04-26 21:50:20 GMT
Unreal Candy says it's "reinvented candy without the junk." It doesn't use artificial colors and ingredients such as hydrogenated oils to produce its "unjunked" sweet treats.More >>
Unreal Candy says it's "reinvented candy without the junk." It doesn't use artificial colors and ingredients such as hydrogenated oils to produce its "unjunked" sweet treats. It's promoted by celebrities like supermodel Gisele, football ace Tom Brady and actor Matt Damon.More >>
Wednesday, April 24 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-04-24 22:30:54 GMT
Cruise the cracker aisle these days, and you'll see that competition is really heating up for your snack dollars. More >>
Cruise the cracker aisle these days, and you'll see that competition is really heating up for your snack dollars. Sure the old favorites remain, but now there are lower-fat siblings and store-brand twins—not to mention newer flavors.More >>
Friday, April 19 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-04-20 02:32:13 GMT
Most cars now come with Bluetooth technology built in so that you can talk hands-free. Although talking while driving is not ideal, sometimes it can't be avoided.More >>
Most cars now come with Bluetooth technology built in so that you can talk hands-free. Although talking while driving is not ideal, sometimes it can't be avoided.More >>
Monday, April 15 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-04-15 22:50:46 GMT
Consumer Reports National Research Center surveyed more than 4,000 motorcycle owners to find some of the most reliable ones.More >>
Motorcycles offer an exhilarating riding experience and can deliver impressive fuel savings. If you're thinking about getting one, Consumer Reports National Research Center surveyed more than 4,000 motorcycle owners to find some of the most reliable ones.More >>
Friday, April 12 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-04-12 21:54:18 GMT
Consumer Reports checked out prices of atorvastatin at more than 200 pharmacies, including Walgreens, CVS, Target, Walmart, and Costco.More >>
Consumer Reports checked out prices of atorvastatin at more than 200 pharmacies, including Walgreens, CVS, Target, Walmart, and Costco, as well as independent and supermarket pharmacies and online.More >>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-04-10 21:24:53 GMT
Those "triple plays" get you steep discounts, but only for a limited time. Then bills often shoot up. But Consumer Reports says there are ways to save.More >>
To save on TV, internet and phone bills, many people get all three services from the same company. Those "triple plays" get you steep discounts, but only for a limited time. Then bills often shoot up. But Consumer Reports says there are ways to save.More >>
