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.

Consumer Reports tests thousands of products each year, but only a select few rise to the very top. That’s because they offer a combination of stellar performance, the lowest price, or the smartest ...

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