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    CR Digital Archive

    November 2021

    Cover Story

    DIY Updates Your Home Needs Right Now
    How to protect your living space—and make it more organized, functional, and flexible . . . for whatever comes next

    Special Report

    The Truth About Those Dollar Stores
    Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and others offer low prices but also raise concern in communities that feel choked by them

    Dollar Stores: Deal or No Deal?
    Are the savings significant enough to warrant making a trip?
    How to Be a Smart Dollar Store Shopper
    Three Consumer Reports experts share their advice

    Features

    Entertain With Ease This Season
    Hosting a holiday get-together may feel more challenging right now, given the uncertainties with the pandemic

    Insights

    8 Ways to Prevent a Thanksgiving Kitchen Fire
    Keep an eye on what you're cooking, and more

    Road Report

    How to Buy a Used Car
    Our tips and expert picks will help you find a reliable pre-owned vehicle at a price you can afford
    What's New in Small Pickup Trucks
    Three versatile models from Ford, Hyundai, and Nissan that you should know about

    CR Health

    How to Host a Safer Holiday Gathering
    Expert answers to key questions on COVID-19

    Departments

    Building a Better World, Together
    Join with us to make a safer, fairer, healthier marketplace
    From Our President: CR's Fight for Fairness
    Selling It
    Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers

    The November 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.
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