Aluminum foil is a friendlier kitchen accoutrement than its counterpart, plastic wrap. It’s generally easier to tear from the roll or spread over a bowl.

CR Laundry Expert Rich Handel shares advice on doing laundry, including whether to use fabric softener.

CR has rounded up the best offers at both Home Depot and Lowe's so you can shop and save at these big-box retailers.

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025 has some great sales on everyday essentials like paper towels, dish soap, laundry detergent, and more.

The use of the herbal supplement kratom is growing, and so are reports of serious side effects. Here's what you must know bout kratom.

You skin and hair are not getting used to the products you apply to them, but there are others reasons why you may notice a change in efficacy.

We 10 tested bread knives from Shun, Wüsthof, and other brands by slicing sourdough, challah, tomatoes, and more bread in our lab.

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These are some of Consumer Reports' top-rated gifts for under $75, including weighted blankets, insulated cups, headphones, ...

Do window insulation kits actually work? Yes! They seal off drafty windows so you can spend less on your home heating bills.

A waterproof bandage could block those bugs, but despite product claims such as "shields out water, dirt and germs," it's hard to find one. We tested eight bandages labeled waterproof. (A ninth, Rite ...

How important is car handling when it comes to emergency maneuvering? Consumer Reports’ experts take to the test track to find out.