String trimmers (also commonly called weed whackers) are the tool of choice ... Paul Hope is a senior multimedia content creator at Consumer Reports and a trained chef. He covers ranges, cooktops ...

“Hand mixers are best at light-duty jobs like whipping cream,” says Larry Ciufo, who oversees mixer testing for Consumer Reports. “But the best performers can also handle all but the ...

One of the methods Consumer Reports uses to test handheld vacuums ... and seeing how long it takes. The best handheld vacuums are able to pick up debris without scattering it and easily lift ...

Consider yard size when choosing between push, self-propelled, or robotic lawn mowers and tractors. View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best lawn mowers & tractors.

(Another key step: hiring a good roofing contractor.) Consumer Reports’ comprehensive testing reveals that the best roofing shingles can be more than twice as strong as the competition.