Five Repairs Homeowners Shouldn’t Ignore
June issue offers tips to spot trouble areas and avoid costly repairs YONKERS, NY — Homeowners might be tempted to put off fixing their home until the economy rebounds. But Consumer Reports warns that some problems, if left unchecked, can...

Latest Gas Grills Tests Find Five Consumer Reports Best Buy Models for $500 or Less
Manufacturers move away from stainless to maintain pricing; Advice on how to choose YONKERS, NY — This summer, more families will likely be trading restaurant meals for home-cooked suppers. And for those who like to grill, there’s good news: Consumer...

Save Up To $130 a Year by Switching Toilet Paper
Quilted Northern, Charmin and Cottonelle Top Toilet Paper Tests YONKERS, NY — Consumers don’t have to pay a lot for strong and soft toilet paper, according to the latest report from Consumer Reports. Store brands like Costco’s Kirkland Signature and...

Lawn Care Poll: A Quarter of Consumers Plan To Cut Back Professional Services
CR Provides Ten Tips to Save Money and Time for a Perfect Do-It-Yourself Lawn YONKERS, NY – The weather is warming up and lawn owners are hitting the turf once again in hopes to create the perfect lawn. According to...

Consumer Reports Uncovers the Best Values in Lawn Gear
Five Mowers and Three Tractors Rated CR Best Buys YONKERS, NY — Shoppers don’t have to spend thousands to get the best mowers and tractors, according to the latest Ratings in the May issue of Consumer Reports. Nearly 80 models...

Obama Homeowner Plan: Statement by Consumers Union
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 18, 2009 – The Obama administration’s plan to fight foreclosures provides long overdue help to Americans at risk of losing their homes, according to Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports magazine. President Obama today unveiled...

Home Safe Home
— Burglarproof Your House with Cheap and Easy Tips from ShopSmart — YONKERS, NY — After years of decline, some cities are seeing a rise in burglary and other property crimes, a pattern that often occurs in a weakening economy....

Consumers Union Calls on Congress & President-Elect Obama to Enact Reforms To Address Causes of Current Financial Crisis
New Safeguards Needed to Protect Consumers and Taxpayers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports, urged Congress and President-Elect Barack Obama today to enact regulatory reforms to address the causes of the current financial crisis and...

What Common Dangers Are Lurking in Your Home?
ShopSmart reveals tips on how to fix home hazards YONKERS, NY – How many potentially life-threatening hazards do you have around your house? According to a report featured in the November 2008 issue of ShopSmart, from the publisher of Consumer...

Poll: 29% of Women Will Switch Pet Food to Save, 68% Willing to Change OTC Meds
When Purchasing Appliances, Reliability Is Most Important; ShopSmart Shares How To Avoid Costly Repairs YONKERS, NY – According to a new poll featured in the November 2008 issue of ShopSmart, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, women are willing to...