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How much of a charge should your laptop battery keep in order to stay healthy in the long run?

Is that the scent of pencil shavings and fresh notebook paper in the air? Back-to-school season is already here and our shopping experts have some cost-cutting tips for you. Also, how CR tests for mattress softness.

Dishwashers can be pretty expensive, but CR has found that shopping the right price range can get you great performance and convenient features without overspending.

The electric car is growing up. Here's what drivers should think about before buying one. And, a simple change that can reduce your energy bills by ten percent.

If a restless bedmate has you thinking that extra mattress padding could help muffle their movement, you may want to reconsider.

We make it a little bit easier to decide on the right paint finish. And a CR member wants to know, is stevia natural or not? Our experts respond.

Just because you swapped out a tire on your car once ten years ago doesn’t mean you know how to do it for your current vehicles. Here’s why practice is important.

Robocalls have become less frequent, but a law has yet to be passed to block them. Here’s what you can do in the meantime to prevent those annoying calls. Plus, how to stay safe on air-quality alert days.

If you’re being harassed for a debt you don’t think you owe, it’s important to take action—and quickly.

Do a little homework to find out what’s in your tap water before you buy a water filter. It’s easy and the best way to ensure you’re catching all the bad stuff.