Tinkering with microwave electronics: A microwave capacitor can hold a high-voltage charge well after it’s unplugged. If you ...

If you have hard water and are considering your options, here's everything you need to know about whole-home water softeners.

Kroger has secret shopper profiles on millions of its grocery customers. They may be affecting what consumers pay for goods.

Consumers say Kroger has a price tag problem, resulting in overcharges for many grocery items. We sent shoppers to stores to ...

CR previews the all-new 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland electric SUV, sharing power, range, price, on sale date, equipment, and other ...

The sporty-looking Toyota C-HR returns as a spirited electric vehicle, with 338-horsepower, a 290-mile range, and standard ...

Colorectal cancer is becoming more common among younger adults. Screening guidelines have evolved to reflect that.

From deadly furniture to toxic toys, you may not know all the ways the CPSC is keeping you safe, but advocates say you’ll ...

Backyard composting is easier with a compost bin. Rotating compost bins and box-style bins each have advantages. Here's how ...

The CDC is investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers. CR's experts explain what you can ...

A new Consumer Reports (CR) investigation uncovered that Kroger grocery stores collect extensive customer data and use it to ...

We used water bottles from Owala, Yeti, HydroFlask, and others every day and sent them to the lab for precision testing.