With their low prices and ease of use, aerosol fire sprays are a tempting purchase. But the sprays are no substitute for a fire extinguisher. In fact, in Consumer … More »An aerosol fire spray is no substitute for a fire extinguisher
By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks dipped in thin volume on Friday, though the market had a strong week overall despite a mixed bag of earnings and weak … More »Wall Street dips after GDP but finishes week higher
Having diamond taste on a cubic-zirconium budget can be tough when it comes to home renovation. But if you’re set on a certain look or high-end feature, there are … More »The Look for Less: Modern Bathrooms
The Arbor Day Foundation was founded in 1972 with a mission toward conservation and education. It’s the largest nonpr... More »How To: Plant a Tree (or 10!) for National Arbor Day
What is meant to be kept in these nicely shaped canisters? Might as well cut to the chase: wet wipes. If wet wipes are in any way integral to your day (pets, kids, … More »Wet Wipes Case
By Sagarika Jaisinghani (Reuters) - D.R. Horton Inc's quarterly profit almost tripled as it sold more homes at higher prices, and the No.1 U.S. homebuilder said … More »D.R. Horton profit soars as housing market strengthens
There’s probably no simpler, less expensive way to give your home a quick facelift than to repaint the front door. A ... More »Bob Vila Radio: Painting the Front Door
Choosing a ceiling fan is enough to make any homeowner’s head hurt. With so many variables and options, what should y... More »How To: Choose a Ceiling Fan
Lightfair in Philadelphia this week bills itself as the world's largest commercial and architectural lighting trade show. But for the Consumer Reports staffers who … More »The five brightest ideas from this year's Lightfair
Consumer Reports recently went to a Paramus, New Jersey, Home Depot to buy a chain saw for an upcoming test, using secret shoppers just as we do with everything … More »Home Depot sells 'new' chain saw that's been through the mill
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