Here are the most common problems that crop up with window and central air conditioners—many you can fix yourself—plus CR's ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (CONSUMER REPORTS) - Shopping for big-ticket items is tricky these days—the selection might be limited, and there are fewer sales and discounts. If you’re in the market for appliances, ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- This summer brings with it lots of hot weather, and in many parts of the country continued drought. Forty states now expect water shortages over the next decade. The average ...

NEW YORK -- A nice refrigerator, dishwasher, and range that perform well in Consumer Reports' tests cost around $2,000. And if you want stainless steel, it could be $7,000. So you want to keep them ...

CR has rounded up the best offers at both Home Depot and Lowe's so you can shop and save at these big-box retailers.

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Whether you've got a college student living off-campus this fall or you're a recent grad settling into a first apartment, chances are you need to stock it with the comforts of home.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Shopping for big-ticket appliances these days isn’t easy. Selection is sometimes limited, and discounts aren’t as common as they used to be. Whether you’re looking for a new ...

Get help calculating what size generator you need. Plus, advice on whether to pay more for an inverter model, or even invest in a whole-home generator.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- In normal times, when an appliance breaks, say, a dishwasher or range, you consider how old it is, how reliable it's been, and the cost of a repair vs. the price of buying a new ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Many people have problem appliances, but one homeowner has had just about everything break recently - his fridge, then his dishwasher and cooktop, and then finally his microwave.

If you're in the market for appliances, say a new dishwasher, refrigerator, or range—or maybe all three—Consumer Reports can help you with smart shopping strategies to help you find the right, ...