How to Be a Smarter Shopper Right Now
While shortages, price spikes, and delays can be frustrating, there are easy ways to find what you need for the right price
Be Smart About Buying Secondhand
Purchasing pre-owned items is good for the planet, not to mention your wallet
The Big Problem With Plastic
CR reveals where most of the plastic you throw away really ends up and explains what to do to limit its environmental harm
How to Quit Plastic
Ways to reduce this kind of waste—and its environmental impact—right now
Traveling Made Easier
Understaffed hotels, airline delays, and car rental shortages may be common now, but this advice can help your trips go smoothly
5 Vacuuming Hacks That Make Fast Work of Floors and More
Get your house white-glove clean with these simple vacuuming strategies
Bread That’s Really Good for You
Staff of life or a carb-laden calorie bomb? CR reviewed packaged sliced bread to help you find the nutritional superstars.
Your Car Repair Handbook
CR explains when to try your hand at DIY, and when to call a pro
DIY Car Headlight Replacement
Changing bulbs yourself is a bright idea
Building a Better World, Together
Join with us to make a safer, fairer, healthier marketplace
From Our President: Adapting to the Changes
Selling It
Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers
The October 2021 issue of Consumer Reports
provides the latest ratings and reviews plus rigorous reporting on issues that impact consumers.
Consumer Reports is one of the most trusted sources for information and advice on consumer
products and services, with more than 7 million paying members.
Become a Member or call 1-800-333-0663.
