Do you know your consumer rights? Take our quiz to find out.
Do you know your consumer rights? Take our quiz to find out. Are you a savvy consumer? Do you pity the poor merchant that tries to pull as fast one on you? Play our Are You a Good Consumer? game to...
View Article'Company Doe' might finally be unmasked, and that's a win for consumers
'Company Doe' might finally be unmasked, and that's a win for consumers In a major victory for consumers, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has ruled (PDF) that a Maryland district...
View ArticleThe 7 dishwasher details that count most
The 7 dishwasher details that count most Innovations in dishwashers have made them quieter, easier to load, and more energy and water efficient. In fact, some are so quiet you can barely hear them...
View ArticleTurn your yard from thirsty to thrifty with these tips
Turn your yard from thirsty to thrifty with these tips Not only do lawns soak up a lot of water but homeowners tend to over-water their grass in an effort to keep it green. But pouring on the water...
View ArticleTop Husqvarna mower features easy blade changes
Top Husqvarna mower features easy blade changes Riding mowers are your best bet when tackling properties larger than a half-acre. But with all that cutting power comes maintenance challenges. Swapping...
View Article7 ways to clean green for Earth Day
7 ways to clean green for Earth Day The annual Earth Day celebration on April 22 might inspire you to live greener—maybe you'll consider buying an electric or hybrid car to replace your gas guzzler,...
View Article16 smart things to do with your tax refund
16 smart things to do with your tax refund Truth be told, you're better off not getting a tax refund. That money going back to you means that the government took too much from your paycheck,...
View ArticleKeep your countertop appliances in tip-top shape
Keep your countertop appliances in tip-top shape Once you’ve gone to the effort of finding the perfect coffeemaker, toaster, stand mixer, or other countertop appliance, you want to make sure it lasts....
View ArticleThe biggest refrigerator ever just got bigger
The biggest refrigerator ever just got bigger The Samsung T9000 four-door refrigerator, $3,500, had been the biggest model ever tested at Consumer Reports, boasting nearly 23 cubic feet of usable...
View Article6 ways to save energy and money right now
6 ways to save energy and money right now Heating and cooling your home accounts for a whooping 54 percent of your energy use. Heating water for bathing and cleaning accounts for another 18 percent....
View ArticleRead the manual before buying a major product
Read the manual before buying a major product A New York woman was left dumbfounded when she discovered that the storm door she had purchased was so difficult to put together that she'd have to pay a...
View ArticleUpscale appliances at down-to-earth prices
Upscale appliances at down-to-earth prices Buoyed by signs of life in the economy, some Americans are spending more freely on luxury goods. If you’re ready to splurge wisely, consider this list of...
View ArticleWhy do new dishwashers take so long to complete a normal cycle?
Why do new dishwashers take so long to complete a normal cycle? Between federal energy standards and the Energy Star program, dishwasher manufacturers face myriad restrictions—some mandatory, some...
View ArticleFDA's proposed e-cigarette regulations don't go far enough
FDA's proposed e-cigarette regulations don't go far enough The Food and Drug Administration finally took a first step toward regulating the fast growing market of e-cigarettes. Consumers, health...
View Article15 amazing products for $15 or less
15 amazing products for $15 or less High-quality products don't have to come at a high price. We combed our ratings to find 15 top-performing products that sell for $15 or less. You won’t get fancy...
View Article10 refrigerator brands that won't let you down
10 refrigerator brands that won't let you down Consumer Reports' refrigerator Ratings can help lead you to the model that's best suited to your space and styling needs, with precise temperature...
View ArticleAdvertising tactics that bug Americans the most
Advertising tactics that bug Americans the most Everybody has an ad come-on they love to hate. The top five, according to a recent nationally representative survey by the Consumer Reports National...
View ArticleWhat Isaac Asimov got right about today's robots
What Isaac Asimov got right about today's robots Fifty years ago when science fiction writer Isaac Asimov attended the 1964 World’s Fair he imagined a 2014 world in which people ate pre-prepared...
View Article2-in-1 coffeemaker-blender does neither task well
2-in-1 coffeemaker-blender does neither task well If your morning routine includes a cup of coffee and a fresh-fruit smoothie, you might be tempted by the Hamilton Beach Java Blend Brewer/Blender...
View ArticleCub Cadet's zippy ZTR mower cuts like a champ
Cub Cadet's zippy ZTR mower cuts like a champ Over Consumer Reports years of testing hundreds of mowers and tractors, our engineers have developed certain expectations. One is that a lawn tractor or...
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