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February 3, 2017

Best last-minute holiday gifts

Still shopping?

February 3, 2017

In toaster tests, Calphalon pops past Cuisinart

There’s a new model atop Consumer Reports’ toaster Ratings.

February 3, 2017

Summer energy audit: Are you spending too much?

Six tips on how to cut back on energy usage in the summer months

February 3, 2017

It's what the Cub Cadet RZT-S Zero rider lacks that counts

The mower testers at Consumer Reports are scouting out the next batch of mowers for our tests and found a zero-turn-radius rider that looks like a game changer.

February 3, 2017

Backyard and bathroom updates are the summer's top projects

Home improvement activity is heating up this summer with 60 percent of homeowners expecting to spend an average of $1,200 on at least one upgrade.

February 3, 2017

How to save a dying garden

If your green-thumb dreams have turned into a nightmare, here are some tips on how to revive that dying garden.

February 3, 2017

How to use your shades, blinds and curtains to beat the heat

Air conditioning is blissful during the summer but running it non-stop during a heat wave will have you cursing when you get your utility bill.

February 3, 2017

Dryers get better at letting you know lint is blocking the vent

A lint-filled dryer vent is not just a lot of fluff.

February 3, 2017

Breville reclaims its spot atop our food processor Ratings

When we first reported on the Breville Sous Chef BFP800XL food processor last year, it made news by beating out Cuisinart, the appliance category's long-time leading brand.

February 3, 2017

Honda mower with self-charging electric start cuts great too

One of the frustrations of mowing the lawn is getting the dang mower to start.