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Best Swim Caps – Consumer Reports
I spend a lot of money getting my hair professionally styled. Getting my hair wet would cause it to revert to its original state of chaos and disarray. Plus, snagging another hair appointment could take days or even weeks (insert scream!) to arrive—this is as terrifying as a person who wears extensions and can’t style their own hair well. Getting…
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Why Should We Save the Consumer Product Safety Commission?
A government agency responsible for protecting Americans from unsafe products now needs protection itself. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has oversight of more than 15,000 categories of products whose safety we tend to take for granted—including things like hair dryers, power adapters, and candles, all of which have been the subject of recent recalls by the agency. The CPSC…
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Best Clothes Dryer Brands – Consumer Reports
If your preferred dryer has a different finish than the one you see in our ratings, check the model numbers—they may indicate a similar machine that simply has a different look. Often, these machines perform the same, but their model numbers vary by a few letters that indicate a different finish or color. For example, the tested white Samsung DVE45T6000W…
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2022-2025 Toyota Tundra Recalled – Consumer Reports
Toyota is recalling about 443,000 Tundra pickup trucks due to the risk of the reverse lights not illuminating. Without those lights on when the truck is in Reverse, there is no indication that the vehicle is about to move backward, thereby risking a collision with an uninformed car or pedestrian. Moisture intrusion and the resulting corrosion are to blame for…
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Best Duffel Bags – Consumer Reports
We evaluated these duffel bags from a variety of angles. Does it fit within airline carry-on size limits? Though a duffel bag may often be deployed on weekend trips powered by cars or trains, a good one should play double duty as a carry-on, which means it needs to fit within particular sizing metrics. Though maximum carry-on dimensions vary from…
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Find a Reef-Friendly Sunscreen – Consumer Reports
“Reef-friendly” and “reef-safe” have become common claims on sunscreen labels. The terms have no standard definition, but they’re most often found on sunscreens that contain only mineral active ingredients. In several places around the world—Florida, Hawaii, Thailand, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, to name a few—some chemical sunscreen ingredients are banned either completely or in certain areas to protect marine…
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How to Take the Consumer Reports Quarterly Questionnaire
The Quarterly Questionnaire opens to the public every three months. To participate, the only requirement is that you become a Consumer Reports member. About two weeks after you sign up, if the survey is open, you’ll see a notification at the top of your browser when you go to CR.org. People who are already Consumer Reports members can use this…
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Best Treadmills of 2025 – Consumer Reports
CR’s tests focus on ease of use, construction quality (including design, noise and feel, and durability), ergonomics (how well the machine accommodates different users), exercise range, and user safety. For exercise range, we assess whether a machine is suitable for a variety of fitness levels. Our tests factor in the range of treadmill speeds, the incline range, stability, cushioning, and…
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Best Cat Litter Boxes – Consumer Reports
If there’s room in your budget for a pricey self-cleaning litter box, we found this one totally worth it. A few minutes after a cat jumps in to do their business, the machine turns like a front-load washing machine (though slowly), sending litter through a grate for holding while clumps of litter are left to drop through a hole in…
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Dirt Devil DogWalker Review – Consumer Reports
The Dirt Devil DogWalker is ready for use and requires minimal setup. The charging process is straightforward, with the vacuum unit being operational after two hours of charging. Attaching the lanyard and the disposable waste cups is intuitive. The device includes an on/off button and a big “quick release” button to remove the cup efficiently after use. Upon initial use,…
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