Consumer Reports Radio: Episodes
There are three main types of tire-pressure gauge -- stick, digital, and dial. in tests for the May'12 issue, Consumer Reports found good models in all three designs. Tire-Pressure Gauges - CR Podcast
We hear time and again fried food isn't a wise choice -- they come at a coronary cost, right? Perhaps not! From the May '12 issue of Consumer Reports on Health. Fried Food - CR Podcast
Easier starting and more capable cutting are front and center in Consumer Reports latests tests of power trimmers. From the May '12 issue. String Trimmers - CR Podcast
Among this year's offerings of lawn tractors and mowers are two pricey tractors that coddle you with car-like comforts -- part of a new breed that feature power steering and cushy seats. Here's what else you'll find when shopping. From...
Maintaining a sharp mower blade is a must to keep from butchering your lawn. But, yo can relax other rules and still have a nice-looking lawn. From Consumer Reports' May '12 issue. Slackers' Lawn Guide - CR Podcast
With many types of insurance, including auto, health, home, and life, you're protected from potentially devastating losses for a relatively small cost. it can be just the opposite with some other types of coverage. From Consumer Reports May '12 issue....
Consumer Reports medical experts answer reader questions about what cause corns and how to treat them, and whether sexual activity counts as exercise. From Consumer Reports on Health, May '12. Questions of Health - CR Podcast
Fees and other charges imposed by pre-paid phone cards can add up to more than a hundred dollars a year to someone who uses them weekly. Here are some tips from Consumer Reports for making your money go farther. Buying...
After Consumer Reports sent secret shoppers to buy more than 130 phone cards at stores in the NY Metro area, we found it hard to tell whether you're getting your money's worth. Pre-paid Phone Cards - CR Podcast
Never mind squeezing the Charmin. A battery of tests of 25 toilet papers by Consumer Reports has crowned a clear winner. From the May '12 issue. Toilet Paper - CR Podcast
Several subcompact cars are now good all-around choices for those looking to stretch their budget -- thanks to improvements in performance, equipment levels, and comfort. From Consumer Reports May '12 issue. Subcompacts - CR Podcast
Neck pain is one of the most common reasons people visit an E-R or their primary-care doctor. Results of a new study shed light on how best to treat it. From Consumer Reports on Health, April '12. Neck Pain Relief...
According to Bissell, their Stomp 'n Go carpet-stain-removal pads can make getting down on your hands and knees to scrub out stains a thing of the past. For the May '12 issue, Consumer Reports put the claim to the test....
A smart shopper can save hundreds if not thousands of dollars per year by incorporating some simple tactics into their weekly trips to the supermarket. From Consumer Reports May '12 issue. Saving @ Supermarkets - CR Podcast
More than half of Consumer Reports subscribers responding to our annual questionnaire had at least one complaint about their current supermarket. Here's what else our survey revealed. From the May '12 issue. Best & Worst Supermarkets - CR Podcast
Low interest rates are seen as desirable for economic growth. But there's a flip side of low borrowing rates. From Consumer Reports Money Adviser, April '12. Risk vs. No Reward - CR Podcast
Consumer Reports financial experts answer subscriber questions about AMEX pushing credit-card insurance, and the necessity of re-balancing a vehicle's tires when having them rotated. From the April '12 Consumer Reports Money Adviser. Questions of Money - CR Podcast
Getting a refund on a mobile application you dislike is difficult at best. But not impossible. From Consumer Reports May 2012 issue. Mobile App Regrets - CR Podcast
While there may be nothing like a New York bagel, some nationally available bagels came close. From Consumer Reports May 2012 issue. Bagels - CR Podcast
Proponents of electronic cigarettes say they're more healthful than the conventional type. Opponents say too little is known about their safety. Consumer Reports weighed in on the issue for the May 2012 issue. E-Cigarettes - CR Podcast