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Best & worst airlines

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

The peak travel season has begun, bringing with it crowded planes and higher fares. Consumer Reports has just released its latest airline ratings. They’re based on input from more than 16,000 subscribers. The list of complaints is long.

Best Gas Grills

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

More people are grilling with gas these days. Consumer Reports tested more than 100 gas grills costing from less than $200 to more than $2,000.

Cedar Point lets soldiers ride for free

Amyra Woods — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:13:23 GMT

Cedar Point is honoring veterans and military personnel over the Memorial Day weekend with free admission to the park.

Generator Know-how

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

If you're preparing for severe weather, buying a generator is just job one. Consumer Reports says there are important do’s and don’ts—from installation to storage.

Expandable garden hoses

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

When it’s time to water your yard, does your hose drive you crazy? It’s heavy. It gets tangled. It’s hard to move. Now there are several new As-Seen-On-TV garden hoses that sound like they make watering your garden a snap. Consumer Reports put them to the test.

Do you have to pay a lot for sunglasses?

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:48:57 GMT

How much do you need to spend on sunglasses to protect your eyes? We put cheap and expensive pairs to the test to see if there's any difference in protection.

Black market butt injection warning

Tara Edwards — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:50:49 GMT

You hear about the appeal of rounder rear-ends in songs like Bootilicious by Destiny’s Child. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Nikki Minaj, and Jennifer Lopez are also praised for their bigger back-sides.

Igniteless invention

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:15:32 GMT

Detroit dad invents Igniteless device that would automatically turn off a stove that was left on unattended.