Even if you aren’t dealing with heavy messes, glass and ceramic cooktop surfaces can be scratched if you use something too abrasive to clean them. Opting for a product specifically formulated for these appliances is your best bet to keep them looking new. To find the best cooktop cleaner for your glass and ceramic cooktops,…
That’s a lot to ask for from a pair of eyeglasses. So Consumer Reports set out to determine which in-person and online glasses stores deliver the goods. Our Fall 2022 survey collected responses from more than 11,450 CR members about their prescription eyeglass purchases in the previous 24 months. Respondents provided feedback on the retailers…
With certain gift cards that are widely accepted—think Visa, American Express, or Amazon—this might not be an issue because it’s easier to deplete balances. On the other hand, brand-specific gift cards, which limit consumers to a single establishment, can be a slippery slope to overspending. An annoyance to shoppers, it’s a beneficial outcome for merchants…
Another more complex solution would be to invest in a mesh router system. These are specialized routers that are typically sold in packs of two or three and work together to spread WiFi more evenly around your home. But unlike with extenders, there’s not nearly the speed hit. Of course, a mesh router system costs…
Every time I slip on a rain jacket, I give thanks that we no longer have to wrap ourselves in thick, smelly sealskin to stay dry. The best rain jackets today are more comfortable and watertight than ever, thanks to advances in weatherproof textiles and apparel design. But depending on the climate and your level…
“If someone wants visible and lasting improvement in facial contour, energy-based devices like radiofrequency microneedling or ultrasound treatments, neuromodulators for muscle balance, and surgical lifting where the SMAS is actually repositioned are the only effective methods,” Badreshia-Bansal says. With the average cost of a facelift in the U.S. coming in at $11,395, reaching that goal…
Meteorologists who have spent the past few days monitoring the rapid development of Hurricane Melissa in the Atlantic Ocean are sounding the alarm about the storm, which is set to make landfall in Jamaica today as a Category 5 hurricane. The sustained—and growing—intensity of the storm is remarkable, experts say, and has the makings of…
The two recalled products are:• Deep Sprouted Mat 16 oz. package, with a lot code printed on the back of 24330, 25072, 25108, 24353, 25171, 24297, 25058, 25078, 24291, 25107, 24354, or 24292. • Deep Sprouted Moong 16 oz. package, with a lot code printed on the back of 24330, 25072, 25108, 24353, 25171, 24297, 25058,…
“Based on almost 1,000 individual car seat installations and nearly 130 crash tests, CR’s infant car seat ratings represent a comprehensive and rigorous program that allows us to make distinctions between car seat models and offer clear recommendations,” says Michael Bloch, who oversees child seat testing at Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center. “They show the…
Our Overall Score encompasses a vehicle’s performance in our road tests, the latest results from the reliability and owner satisfaction sections of CR’s exclusive Annual Auto Surveys, the availability of automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, AEB that works at highway speeds, blind spot warning (BSW), rear cross traffic warning (RCTW), and results from…
