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7 Best Car Batteries of 2025, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
Our tests are tough by design. We charge and discharge the batteries 180 times while in a 167º F water bath to simulate temperatures under a car’s hood and find out how long they’ll last. Then we put them in a freezer to see how they’ll perform at 0º F, and we track how long they’ll last if you leave…
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4 Best Baby Bottle Sterilizers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Most steam sterilizers are tall, boxy receptacles powered by an electric heating system. But there are a few features that vary from model to model. Here’s what to consider. Fit: Most products can accommodate several shapes and sizes of baby bottles, but some work best using shorter bottles. For instance, many models have a tray that sits above the bottle…
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The 7 Best Money Saving Apps Reviewed for 2025
The best apps for money saving are designed to automate savings, track spending, and even reward good financial habits. If you’re looking to round up spare change, earn cash back on purchases, or get insights into your budget, there’s an app to fit your needs. With so many options available, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. This guide breaks…
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Best Pellet Stoves, Tested and Reviewed
Pellet stoves are a cozy way to add some extra heat (and ambience) to your home. These popular units, which burn compressed wood pellets, can be more convenient and efficient than conventional wood-burning stoves. With pellet stoves, there’s no need to split logs or continuously fuss over the fire. Instead, you pour ready-to-use pellets into the stove’s hopper, which automatically…
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The 7 Best Cash Management Accounts Reviewed for 2025
Cash management accounts are held at non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), investment firms, fintechs, payment processors, or brokerages. Generally, those needing cash management accounts have other investments housed at these depositories, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, certificates of deposit (CDs), or Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). Cash management accounts can be set up for personal or business use, depending on your…
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Best Convertible Cribs, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
How long do you hope to rely on your convertible crib? This will help guide your choice among the handful of convertible crib types that are available. A crib that converts from mini or bassinet size up to a full-sized bed will give your family more years of use than one that transitions from a standard crib to a toddler…
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Best Infant Car Seats of 2025, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
“Based on almost 1,000 individual car seat installations and nearly 130 crash tests, CR’s infant car seat ratings represent a comprehensive and rigorous program that allows us to make distinctions between the car seat models and clear recommendations,” says Michael Bloch, who oversees child seat testing at Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center. “They show the importance of buying based on…
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6 Best No-Log VPNs for 2025: Reviewed & Tested
When a VPN provider claims to have a “no-logs policy,” it means that they won’t store or “log” users’ online activity and data. This includes sensitive information such as browsing history, IP addresses, downloaded files, and other data that could be tied back to you. VPNs are primarily used to secure online traffic and help users remain anonymous to avoid…
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Best Cribs of 2025, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
When testing baby cribs, we focus on three main criteria: ease of assembly, construction quality, and how easy it is to change the height of the mattress. Ease of assembly: Is it simple to put the crib together, or is it so complicated that you might find yourself in tears before the crib’s ready to go? Muratore is pretty adept…
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7 Best Sheets of 2024, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
Another purchasing point to keep in mind: Claims about pocket size can’t always be trusted. “More than 30 percent of our tested models claimed to fit up to an 18-inch mattress, but their actual pocket-depth measurements were short even before washing,” says Li Wang, who oversees CR’s testing of sheets. None of the sheets in our latest batch of six…
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