What to watch out for when planning a wedding
What to watch out for when planning a wedding If there's one thing June is known for it's weddings, a time for great happiness and joy—unless something goes wrong. Imagine that just before the big...
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7 things you need to know about medical care on cruise ships From aqua parks to Michelin star chefs, cruise lines aren’t shy about advertising their high-end amenities. But what the ads don’t reveal...
View ArticleLearn a language to boost your brain
Learn a language to boost your brain I have such admiration for people who are fluent in more than one language since I am definitely not. But it’s never too late to try to learn one, and it can boost...
View ArticleAre all-wheel-drive mowers all they claim?
Are all-wheel-drive mowers all they claim? For a small, flat lawn to mow, you’ll never need anything more than a push mower, which is exactly what it sounds like—you do all the work. But for a larger,...
View ArticleNew EZ Charge card gives electric car drivers access to multiple networks
New EZ Charge card gives electric car drivers access to multiple networks A new agreement among electric-car charging networks promises the beginning of the end for the "charger wars" that have...
View ArticleWhat to get at Home Depot and what to forget
What to get at Home Depot and what to forget Consumer Reports’ Get It or Forget It series continues with a visit to the Home Depot. As the home improvement season hits full swing, this ubiquitous home...
View ArticleThe right window air conditioner for your room size
The right window air conditioner for your room size Size matters when you’re buying a window air conditioner. Buy too small and it will struggle to keep the room at a comfortable temperature; buy too...
View ArticleCities with the highest hotel taxes
Cities with the highest hotel taxes Tourists expect to pay a princely sum for a sweet suite in glitzy San Francisco or New York. But double-digit hotel tax rates in many destinations away from the...
View ArticlePiloting the impressive, high-tech, agile BMW X4
Piloting the impressive, high-tech, agile BMW X4 If you have trouble keeping track of BMW’s new mind-boggling model mix, you’re not alone. The new X4, a coupelike version of the X3 SUV, isn’t the...
View Article3 injury prevention exercises to try
3 injury prevention exercises to try With age may come wisdom, but in the world of physical acivity, it often also brings some annoying aches and pains. "As you get older, ligaments and tendons tend...
View ArticleApple iOS 8 update may add cool features to CarPlay
Apple iOS 8 update may add cool features to CarPlay Apple users will soon be able to easily “text” the sound of their voice with the iOS 8 update that will be available this fall. This is a free...
View ArticleSave with e-tolls on vacation
Save with e-tolls on vacation If you’re one of the more than 38 million drivers who uses an electronic toll payment device—such as E-ZPass in the northeast, Sun-Pass in Florida, TXTag in Texas, and...
View ArticleCordless Ryobi string trimmer is four tools in one
Cordless Ryobi string trimmer is four tools in one A battery-powered string trimmer that has the oomph of a gas model is worth a look on that basis alone. Factor in that you can swap a blower, edger,...
View Article10 over-the-counter drugs to avoid during pregnancy
10 over-the-counter drugs to avoid during pregnancy Mothers-to-be get headaches and upset stomachs just like everyone else. So it’s not surprising that most pregnant women have used over-the-counter...
View ArticleAffordable cable makes juicing up electric cars fast and easy
Affordable cable makes juicing up electric cars fast and easy The whole point of electric cars is that infrastructure already exists to re-energize this petroleum alternative. Find an outlet, plug it...
View ArticleSales on gifts for dads and grads
Sales on gifts for dads and grads Not sure what gift to give your dad for Father's Day, or a member of the graduating class of 2014? The suggestions below should be appreciated by them all. Better...
View ArticleConsumer Reports' car-buying advice from yesteryear rings true today
Consumer Reports' car-buying advice from yesteryear rings true today The May 1946 issue of Consumer Reports noted that the magazine's car reviews were made with the average owner in mind, describing...
View Article2 great apps for finding streaming movies and TV shows
2 great apps for finding streaming movies and TV shows Whether you’re thinking of ditching cable or just wondering what streaming video service might have the movie or show you're looking for, there's...
View ArticleIs it safe to regularly take Tylenol PM?
Is it safe to regularly take Tylenol PM? It’s not a good idea to take it long-term, according to our medical advisors. Tylenol PM contains two medications—the pain reliever acetaminophen and an...
View ArticleWhy gamers are worried that YouTube might buy Twitch
Why gamers are worried that YouTube might buy Twitch Video-game voyeurism has become a big business. Which is probably why YouTube (Google's online video platform) wants to buy the upstart videogame...
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