The best ranges for entertaining
The best ranges for entertaining Tradition may be the byword this season, but when you’re shopping for appliances for holiday cooking, you’ll want the latest and greatest. Take ranges, for instance....
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5 must-have range features for holiday cooking Now’s a good time to shop for a range, cooktop, or wall oven. As the cooking and baking season heats up manufacturers are offering discounts and rebates....
View ArticleTop-performing coffeemakers for under the tree
Top-performing coffeemakers for under the tree Coffee preferences vary from person to person and region to region. So the trick to finding the perfect coffeemaker to give as a gift is to know at least...
View ArticleShoppers are ready and eager to spend this holiday season, Consumer Reports...
Shoppers are ready and eager to spend this holiday season, Consumer Reports 2014 Holiday Poll finds You'd think holiday shoppers would be singing “Happy Days Are Here Again,” with the Great Recession...
View ArticleIs expedited shipping worth the splurge?
Is expedited shipping worth the splurge? Web retailing has made online shopping as easy as 1-2-3, but choosing from among the many shipping methods for that pair of shoes, tablet computer, or...
View ArticleHow long to keep eggs and other food storage tips
How long to keep eggs and other food storage tips The holidays are all about excess—and that includes household waste, which increases by 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. Way too...
View ArticleBest outdoor power gear gifts for the holidays
Best outdoor power gear gifts for the holidays Outdoor chores don’t stop for a holiday break, so we asked the outdoor power equipment experts at Consumer Reports for their top picks from among our...
View ArticleCleaning tips for before, during, and after the party
Cleaning tips for before, during, and after the party Yes, food and drinks are key, but holiday entertaining also requires a stash of stain removers—and a cleaning strategy. Deputy Home Editor Celia...
View ArticleSmall appliances at Black Friday prices all year long
Small appliances at Black Friday prices all year long You don’t have to wait until Black Friday to get a top-rated small appliance at a good price. Some of the best performers in Consumer Reports'...
View ArticleThe best mattresses for guest rooms
The best mattresses for guest rooms Company is coming and the mattress in the guest room is old and lumpy. You want to replace it fast without spending a lot on a bed that will be slept in only...
View ArticleTricks that help you transport holiday dishes
Tricks that help you transport holiday dishes You’ve put a lot of work into baking a pie or a casserole for a party, and now you have to worry about packing it up and getting it there in one piece....
View ArticleConsumer Reports reveals its 2014 Naughty & Nice List
Consumer Reports reveals its 2014 Naughty & Nice List Consumer Reports is known for putting products to the test, but we’re equally committed to scrutinizing the policies and practices of the...
View Article5 easy appetizers for your holiday party
5 easy appetizers for your holiday party Throwing a holiday party has got to rank up there with running around buying gifts and dealing with your in-laws as a top source of seasonal stress. Stop...
View ArticleA good-looking toaster that also makes good toast
A good-looking toaster that also makes good toast Style doesn't factor into the final assessment of the toasters we test—we're more concerned about how well they make toast. But our testers, editors,...
View ArticleDon't listen to dishwasher noise claims
Don't listen to dishwasher noise claims Whirpool claims that two of its dishwashers, the Whirlpool WDT920SADM, $720, and the Whirlpool WDT720PADM, $460, "clean quietly" yet when you dig into the specs...
View ArticleDon't let a clogged sink ruin your Thanksgiving
Don't let a clogged sink ruin your Thanksgiving It’s no coincidence that garbage disposals often break on Thanksgiving Day—or that the day after is Roto-Rooter’s busiest of the year. Poultry skin,...
View ArticleUltimate Gift Ideas interactive video will guide you to the perfect presents
Ultimate Gift Ideas interactive video will guide you to the perfect presents Our new Ultimate Gift Ideas video takes you on a customized tour inside Consumer Reports, where you can choose your own...
View Article3 top generators from Consumer Reports' new tests
3 top generators from Consumer Reports' new tests A new generator champion for clean, ample power—plus Ratings of Kohler’s first portable generators ever—highlight Consumer Reports' latest tests of...
View ArticleViewpoint: Improving the marketplace for consumers
Viewpoint: Improving the marketplace for consumers Cable isn’t a luxury, argues Jan Thacher; it’s a lifeline. Indeed, as broadband Internet and home phone connections are increasingly bundled into...
View ArticleBest everyday products
Best everyday products The American supermarket may be having a midlife crisis. Gone are the days when a weekly outing to one store for all household needs was the norm. Not surprisingly, supermarket...
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