Low-Phosphate Dishwasher Detergents That Work
Tests find 4 Recommended products consumers can use under new laws YONKERS, NY — There are several low-phosphate dishwasher detergents that performed very well in Consumer Reports’ latest tests, which is good news for the traditionally low-scoring eco-friendly products. Consumer...

CR: Four Simple Rules for a Successful Kitchen Remodel
August issue features advice for planning a stylish & functional kitchen remodel for less; Ratings of large and small kitchen essentials YONKERS, NY — It’s a great time to remodel a kitchen – there are plum deals on almost everything...

CR Recommends Best Bikes for Riders on a Budget
Cyclists can get a nice ride for as little as $250 YONKERS, NY — Summer is a great time to get out of the gym and hit the road—especially on a bike. Consumer Reports latest tests of bicycles found six...

Laundry Detergent Test: High Price Doesn’t Guarantee High Performance
Formulas from Tide Deliver Cleanest Clothes, Martha Stewart Detergent Finishes Last in Tests; July Issue Identifies Less Expensive Brands that Offer Comparable Cleaning YONKERS, NY — Consumer Reports latest tests of more than 50 laundry detergents continue to show that...

The Best Gas Grills in Time for the Warm Weather
Shoppers Can Find Standout Sizzlers for $380 or Less YONKERS, NY — A Consumer Reports nationally representative survey found that more than half of Americans who grill are doing so more than once a week in season and according to...

CR Offers Sleep-Time Makeover Help with the Latest Tests on Mattresses, Sheets, and Pillows
YONKERS, NY — Restless sleepers tired of bedtime agony need look no further than Consumer Reports mattresses, sheets, and pillows tests to help give their bed a comfort make over. Finding a comfortable mattress, sheet set, and pillows can be...

Spring Has Sprung With CRs Home & Yard Spruce-Ups and Safety Tips
CR Rates the Top Lawn Gadgets in Their Biggest Mower Tests to Date YONKERS, NY – Spring time signals a fresh start for homeowners to tackle home repairs and rejuvenation projects they may have put off over the winter. Consumer...

Consumer Reports Names The Best & Worst Home Products
YONKERS, NY — A low price doesn’t always mean a good deal, especially if the product doesn’t perform well. The experts at Consumer Reports have tested thousands of household items over the past year – from detergents to toilets –...

The Dos and Don’ts of Spring Cleaning
The best ways to tackle overlooked jobs like windows, curtains and upholstery YONKERS, NY — As warmer months draw near, nagging household chores that have been swept under the rug all winter become a priority. Spring cleaners who want to...

Top-Rated Interior Paints to Have Low VOCs
Cleaner, Greener Paints Make Projects Faster, Easier and Less Expensive YONKERS, NY – Consumer Reports’ March issue features the biggest interior paint test ever of more than 50 paints. For the first time, Consumer Reports found nearly all top-scoring paints...