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How to sell your home in a down market

Rising home mortgage rates are slowing home sales. Consumer Reports' experts provide some tips and strategies that could help make your home standout on the market.

The basics of barbecuing

Consumer Reports helped you find the best outdoor grill for your needs. But to avoid botching your backyard cookouts this year, don't ignore these basic barbecue tips.

Laundry rooms near your living room?

There's a new trend in home remodeling: Relocating washers and dryers to the first floor so laundry chores are more convenient. If you're planning to put your laundry room out of the basement, Consumer Reports offers these tips.

Getting the most from your digital camera

Summertime can offer a lot of great opportunities to capture precious moments with your digital camera. Consumer Reports offers these tips and pieces of advice to help prime your camera for summer travel and capture great pictures.

Consumer Reports' guide to Father's Day gifts

What do you get for a father who has everything—including too many neckties? Consumer Reports suggests these top-rated electronics and household gear may put a smile on dad's face.

Consumer Reports on car seat safety

Britney Spears has been publicly criticized for driving with her baby, Sean Preston, seated in an inappropriate manner. Consumer Reports says such infant safety seat errors are common and provide these tips to keep your child safe while in the car.

Consumer Reports' guide to air conditioners

Shopping for an air conditioner to cool a single room? Consumer Reports weighs in with expert advice on how to choose the right room cooler for your needs.

Consumer Reports on the best bikes

Summer road trips don't necessarily mean taking the car out for a spin. To help you find the best two-wheeled bicycle for your needs, Consumer Reports offers its expert buying advice and guide.

Child safety: Dog-bite prevention tips

Consumer Reports' safety experts warn that young children face a greater risk of being bitten by dogs while playing outdoors in the summer months. Here are some safety tips for parents and dog-owners, including what to do if you're attacked by a dog.

Building the ideal backyard entertainment center

Summer is a season for backyard barbecues and lawn parties. And Consumer Reports' home and garden experts weigh in with their tips and advice to help you develop the perfect outdoor cooking and entertaining area.

Consumer Reports says beware liquidation sales

Are you really getting a bargain when you buy merchandise from stores that are going out of business? Consumer Reports weighs in with what you need to know when you shop at stores where everything must go.

Consumer Reports on digital camera memory

Does your digital camera have enough memory to record all those summer vacation photos? Consumer Reports' experts provide tips to figure out how much digital memory your camera needs and ways to save space--and money—for your summertime photography.

Yet another consumer credit ratings report?

Consumer Reports says the three main U.S. credit bureaus--Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion--have developed a new credit-risk scoring system. But, the new VantageSystem has a big flaw. Click here to read how it may affect your personal credit rating.

A guide to car insurance

How much can you really save on car insurance? Consumer Reports' experts help you navigate the confusing jargon to find the right coverage and save you money.

The realities of joint replacement

Every year, over 600,000 Americans undergo hip or knee surgery. Click here to read what Consumer Reports' experts say you should know before going under the knife to replace that defective joint.

Consumer Reports on mumps

The disease has been inflicting a soaring number of people in the Midwest. Here's what you need to know about the illness that was assumed had been largely stamped out decades ago.

Is a lawn tractor for you?

Tractors aren't just farm tools anymore. They're being used in greater numbers for lawn and garden work. Consumer Reports experts help you find the right lawn tractor for your needs.

How much computer do you need?

Shopping for a new laptop or PC but can't figure out which microprocessor or how much memory you'll need? Consumer Reports' technology experts help you determine the proper computer configuration--what components you need inside--for your needs.

How to have a healthy and lush lawn

Consumer Reports experts reveal essential tips--from watering to fertilizing to mowing--for growing and maintaining your home's grass yards.

Choosing organic products without over-spending

How do you eat healthy without getting hosed at the checkout? Consumer Reports offers this fun interactive way to learn when it makes sense to buy products labeled as "organic" and what you're getting for your money.

Consumer Reports on avoiding online auction scams

The Federal Trade Commission received 80,450 complaints last year regarding online auctions. Here are tips to protect yourself from online auction fraud as links to the FTC's Web site to learn more.

The goods on golf balls

Consumer Reports slices through the hype surrounding new high-performance golf balls and provides duffers with useful tips to finding the right balls that suit their golfing skills.

How to shop at outlet stores

Consumer Reports says discount outlet malls can offer great bargains. Click here for the experts' best strategies to getting top quality, big savings and less hassle at outlet stores.

Finding car seats fit for obese children

Consumer Reports provides parents of obese kids with car safety tips and recommendations on car seats that accommodate and protect overweight children.

Buying a Bluetooth headset

Shopping for a wireless headset to use with your cell phone? Consumer Reports' experts give their advice on how to buy the latest cell phone accessory: sets that use Bluetooth technology.

Consumer Reports on what's new in income tax

Preparing your federal income tax report for 2005? Consumer Reports notes the significant changes made by the IRS that could impact your annual report to the government this tax filing season.

How to spot car repair rip-offs

Consumer Reports lists the five tip-offs that your car mechanic is being less than honorable. Plus, experts tell you the things you need to do to ensure the right fixes are made for a fair price.

Consumer Reports on home appliance shopping

Consumers are increasingly turning to home improvement chains such as Lowe's and Home Depot when buying appliances. But is that a wise move? Consumer Reports weighs in on the best appliance shopping strategies.

Consumer Reports has tips and trends on interior paint colors

Consumer Reports has tips on how to choose the right interior paint color for you. Also, find out how the paint you choose can fix problem rooms.

Online tax preparation

Consumer Reports finance experts help you determine if filing your taxes online is best for you. Also, find out about tax tips and traps before you file.

Tax advice from Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports has tips to help you avoid [IRS headaches and give you information about online tax filing, sales tax deductions, tax refunds and alternative minimum tax.] Our advice will help you file your taxes easily and save money.

Consumer Reports: which cars and SUVs rate best for customer satisfaction

Consumer Reports provides customer satisfaction survey results from car owners. Results show that owners of hybrid cars are very satisfied with Toyota Prius topping the list.

Consumer Reports Money Advisor: Tax time blog

Do you have tax questions you want to ask a financial professional? Consumer Reports Taxing Times blog offers helpful hints on preparing and dealing with filing your taxes to save money this tax season.

Consumer Reports home improvement: how to buy a toilet

Home improvement remodeling of bathrooms involves careful decisions. What type of toilet is best for frequent use, saving water and Consumer Reports help you choose a toilet that best fits your needs and budget.

Consumer Reports tax preparation guide

Should you prepare your taxes at home or pay a professional? Consumer Reports helps consumers get the most for their money with helpful advice on do it yourself tax software like TurboTax and TaxCut from H&R Block.

Consumer Reports Cars: notes from the auto test track

Consumer Reports car experts bring the news, insights and experiences from the Auto Test Center to life in this new blog. Car enthusiasts can log on to learn what new models are being tested and our first impressions. Only Consumer Reports buys the cars we test.

Consumer Reports warns: protect your homeowners insurance

Allstate Insurance has stopped homeowners insurance coverage for some customers in New York City, Long Island and Westchester, New York. Consumer Reports' tips on what to do if you are caught in a pullout by your insurance company.

Why pilates is not cardiovascular exercise

Consumer Reports explains why pilates provides no cardiovascular benefits and offers exercise tips on how to add cardio to your pilates workout.

Consumer Reports: beware of advice from travel web sites

Consumer Reports found some travel web sites offer inaccurate advice. Get our tips to making sure your next vacation goes according to plan.

Consumer Reports: tips for choosing vacuum cleaners

Consumer Reports' advice on which vacuum cleaners are best buys. When should I choose a bagless vacuum cleaner? Do canister vacuum cleaners perform as well as upright vacuums? Should I choose a Hoover or Miele? Click here to get the answers.

Consumer Reports helps pet owners save thousands on pet care

Consumer Reports offers financial advice to help keep your pets healthy without breaking the bank. Is pet health insurance really necessary? Click here to learn more.

Consumer Reports on how to buy and use a portable generator

Consumer Reports safety tips for using portable generators.

Fight back against unwanted phone calls

Companies told "Do not call" are telemarketing again

Careful when you crank it up

MP3 players can cause hurt your hearing.

Best ways to get fit in '06

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How much is your jewelry worth?

Consumer Report's tells you how to get the best price for your gold and how to avoid rip-offs.

Kids' products to avoid

8 hazardous kid products from Consumer Reports

How product testimonials bend the rules

Consumer Reports' reveals 4 commonly-used "gotchas" that stand out in ads.

Eat, drink and be fit

Consumer Reports' tips to keep physically and emotionally healthy this holiday season.

Preventing hangovers

Consumer Reports' reveals causes, cures and ways to avoid holiday hangovers.

What to do if the lights go out

Consumer Reports tells you how to keep safe, comfortable, and in touch with the outside world during a power outage.

Bouncer seats

12 shopping secrets & features to consider when buying a baby "bouncy" seat.

Disaster defense

Consumer Reports' practical upgrades to help safeguard your home from a natural disaster.

Baby monitors buying advice

Consumer Reports' 6 shopping secrets to buying the right baby monitor.

Online shopping: Avoid holiday hassles

Online shopping tips and best online retailers from Consumer Reports.

Returns: Watch out this holiday season

Consumer Reports' 5 tips to avoid holiday gift return hassles.

Extended warranties aren't often worth it

Consumer Reports' long-standing advice is to pass on these costly add-ons. However, we'll tell you some possible exceptions that may warrant the added cost of an extended warranty.

Stay warm without getting fleeced

Consumer Reports' low- and no-cost ways to keep your home toasty warm this winter season.

Oriental rugs tips

How to know if you're getting an authentic Oriental rug? Get purchase, care and maintenance tips from the experts at Consumer Reports.

Water heater tips

Hot tips for a better buy. Is your old water heater fixable or beyond repair? Consumer Reports can help you make the right choice with expert buying advice.

Cordless drills buying advice

Learn how to choose the right cordless drill this holiday season with Consumer Reports' buying advice. Find out which brands are best and if you need to pay top dollar for top performance. Get the most for your money. Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org today.

Cooktops and wall ovens

Just in time for holiday cooking...get Consumer Reports expert buying advice and brand recommendations on cooktops and ovens. Learn how high price doesn't always guarantee high performance. Get the most for your money. Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org today.

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