WHTM - Consumer Reports

Oversold Testosterone Treatments

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:07:00 EDT

Two years ago, drug makers spent $14 million promoting prescription testosterone. Last year, they spent $100 million. Sales are soaring, topping two billion dollars in 2012, but Consumer Reports says most men don't need testosterone treatments.

Great Easy-to-Install Flooring

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:48:00 EDT

Home sales are up substantially in the past few months. If you're thinking about putting your house on the market, one way to spiff up a room is by redoing the floor.

Space-Saving Double-Oven Ranges

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:56:00 EDT

Remodeling your kitchen? One of the biggest challenges is deciding which cooking appliances to get. Choices among cooktops, ovens, and ranges have mushroomed in recent years. Consumer Reports tests more than 250 models to help you hone in on some great buys.

Best & Worst Airlines

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:45:00 EDT

The peak travel season has begun, bringing with it crowded planes and higher fares. Consumer Reports has just released its latest airline ratings. They're based on input from more than 16,000 subscribers.

Best Sunscreens

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 17:45:00 EDT

We count on sunscreens to protect us from the sun's harmful UV rays. The higher the SPF the better the protection. Right? Not necessarily.

Scoop on Ice Cream Scoops

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 19:13:00 EDT

What's better than ice cream? Someone else scooping it for you, of course! That's because ice cream can be downright hard to scoop. Consumer Reports ShopSmart tried out four ice cream scoops to see whether they could help make "scooping" easier.

Top Lawn Mowers

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 10:05:00 EDT

To help you find mowers that are easier to use, Consumer Reports' testers put their backs into it at the company's Florida test site, mowing 18 acres of grass with more than 45 mowers.

Top Ice Creams

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 10:05:00 EDT

If ice cream and frozen yogurt choices seem endless, have no fear. Consumer Reports has the scoop on what to keep stocked in your freezer.

Best Gas Grills

Wed, 29 May 2013 18:34:00 EDT

More people are grilling with gas these days. Consumer Reports tested more than 100 gas grills costing from less than $200 to more than $2,000.

Winning Sports Stores

Mon, 27 May 2013 18:21:00 EDT

Whether you're outfitting yourself or getting your kids ready for their favorite sport, where you shop can make a big difference. A Consumer Reports National Research Center survey reveals the best places to gear up.

As-Seen-on-TV Grout Cleaners

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:45:00 EDT

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.

Keeping Produce Fresh

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:19:00 EDT

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.

Latest Car Innovations

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:15:00 EDT

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.

Generator Know-How

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:57:00 EDT

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.

DIY Cracked iPhone Repairs

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:01:00 EDT

Cracked iPhone screen? There's an app for that! Well, not exactly. But there are online videos on how to fix a broken screen and move on.

Cheap Chromebooks

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:55:00 EDT

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.

Deceptive Mortgage Deals

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:50:00 EDT

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.

Eyelash Enhancement Hazards

Wed, 8 May 2013 17:54:00 EDT

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.

Securing Your Smart Phone

Mon, 6 May 2013 17:48:00 EDT

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.

Mechanically Tenderized Beef Risk

Fri, 3 May 2013 18:05:00 EDT

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.