The findings reinforce our recommendation that drivers use winter/snow tires if driving a lot in snow. These are specially formulated and constructed to provide maximum grip in snowy and icy conditions. Drivers should also be aware that tread depth has an impact on traction for these tires as well. “Drivers in the snow belt should…
You’ve seen the bikes around your neighborhood. They look like so much fun! You want one! But ebikes have so many different specs and price points. Here’s what I would consider, in your position. Can I build my own bike? Many affordable bikes now come direct-to-consumer—meaning that they are pre-tuned or partially assembled in a…
Here are some tips and tricks we’ve learned from testing Nanoleaf products over the years, Prepare before you install. Decide and map out what you want to do in advance. Nanoleaf’s lights attach to the wall with adhesive, so it’s possible to remove them without taking the paint off, but it’s easier to have your…
History tells us that all freedoms are conditional. In 1920, the Soviet Union became the first country in the world to legalize abortion, as part of a socialist commitment to women’s health and well-being. Sixteen years later, that decision was reversed once Stalin was in power and realized that birth rates were falling. The pressure…
A bathroom exhaust fan works by pulling in air from the bathroom and sending it outside via a duct that runs through the ceiling or wall. So, a good exhaust fan relies largely on good airflow. Good airflow, in turn, depends on the ductwork in your bathroom and the speed of the fan. The more…
No matter how my style may change, I always consider Adidas the ultimate shoes for effortlessly cool people. With celebrity endorsements from pro athletes like David Beckham to music icons like Pharrell and Bad Bunny, Adidas has cemented itself firmly in the current zeitgeist. Although most known for classic sneaker styles like Sambas (beloved by…
In our lab, we wire the surface of each gas grill with heat-resistant thermocouples and do four temperature tests. We also assess how evenly each model heats. That’s an important attribute when grilling for a crowd. Everything, no matter where you throw it on the grates, should finish at the same time. “A grill also…
The best running watch will probably always be a Garmin Forerunner. The line is one of Garmin’s oldest and goes all the way from the bare-bones Forerunner 55 ($170) to the spendy Forerunner 965 ($500). They all have different graduated specs and features; for example, the less expensive ones have cheaper displays and no blood…
On Saturday NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore noticed some strange noises emanating from a speaker inside the Starliner spacecraft. “I’ve got a question about Starliner,” Wilmore radioed down to Mission Control, at Johnson Space Center in Houston. “There’s a strange noise coming through the speaker … I don’t know what’s making it.” Wilmore said he was…
Inflation has caused some of CR’s top-rated dishwashers to move out of reach in the $500-or-less range—but there are still a number of strong options. Dishwashers at this price tend to come with only basic features and usually have plastic tubs, which don’t resist stains as well as stainless steel tubs. Consumer Reports’ tests have…
