Many shoppers are making fuel economy a top priority when selecting their next new car. But it’s important to keep performance, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety in mind, too. These are all part of the Overall Score that Consumer Reports gives to new cars it tests, and those virtues are factored into a model’s eligibility…
Most of the robotic mops we test traverse a room in a grid pattern, starting around the perimeter and then crisscrossing it from side to side, first in one direction, then in the other. A few follow a random pattern. To test navigation, we assess the mop’s ability to avoid obstacles, maneuver past carpet fringe…
It’s true that there are few published studies that focus on the effects of deet on pregnant women or their offspring, and almost none that examine deet usage during the first trimester when developing fetuses are most vulnerable. It’s also true that there are some scary-sounding reports in both the research literature and the popular…
More screen real estate can make you more productive as well. “When I want to sit and do my bills, I use my desktop,” says Richard Fisco, who oversees electronics testing at Consumer Reports. “I don’t have to—I have a laptop sitting at my kitchen table—but my wife and I will go through a big…
We evaluate three styles of double strollers, plus double car seat carriers that can accommodate two car seats. (This list doesn’t include stroller wagons, the monster cruisers capable of transporting multiple strapped-in toddlers in style.) Here’s a breakdown of what to expect from each type: Side-by-side double strollers are popular forward-facing cruisers that allow both little…
Additional diapers we tested were Earth & Eden Sensitive, Pura Baby Diapers for Sensitive Skin, Kirkland Signature (Costco) Diapers, Luvs Pro Level Leak Protection Diapers, Rascal + Friends Premium Diapers, BabyCozy Bouncy Soft Diapers for Newborns, Terra Plant-Based Nappies/Diapers, Dyper Simply Kind Diapers, Believe Baby Premium Bamboo Eco-Friendly Diapers, and The Honest Company Clean Conscious…
Industry analysts say that manufacturers may pass the cost of these taxes to customers, ultimately driving up the costs of new vehicles. Currently, the average new car sells for $48,641, according to Kelley Blue Book. The cost increases may be overt in the transaction price but may also be reflected in the withdrawal of incentives,…
Considering the current state of affairs, thoughtful gifts for the women in our lives are the least we can do. The world is on fire—literally and figuratively. Human rights are being stripped away, the climate is in freefall, and some days, I’ll catch myself staring at the sky and think, I wish I could hitch…
KitchenAid’s strategy is one that maybe we should all live by—if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Remaining nearly unchanged since its introduction in 1914, KitchenAid’s stand mixer has become such a legendary kitchen staple that we called it an “everlasting” kitchen must-have and put it on our Buy It For Life guide. Save Up…
While I was impressed with the results, I’d still opt for cooking with charcoal and wood chunks for a true barbecue experience. That said, the Ninja Woodfire absolutely matched—or even beat—most of the barbecue I’ve had from pricier pellet grills, like those from Traeger. The Ninja most resembles a pellet grill when it comes to…
