From legendary heritage brands to one label you'll always see at baggage claim, let these brands do the heavy lifting.

But according to Consumer Reports’ microwave oven ratings, the best countertop microwaves don’t necessarily come with higher prices when you’re comparing models of the same size. Whether you ...

In Consumer Reports’ space heater testing ... that received top scores in our room-heating and spot-heating tests. Best Space Heaters for Heating a Room Quickly The following space heaters ...

Below are the 10 best smart locks from our tests, listed alphabetically and divided into five categories. The list has models from August, Eufy, Kwikset, Schlage, Wyze, and Yale. Two of our picks ...

There are significant performance differences among tire brands and models, particularly in grip and tread life, based on Consumer Reports’ extensive tire testing. “The best tires shine for ...

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 ...

(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.

All the canister vacuums we test at Consumer Reports do a terrific job cleaning ... canister vacuums and determine which ones are the best. You can also browse our full canister vacuum ratings ...

You’ll see more than 40 brands represented in Consumer Reports’ toaster ratings ... the traditional pop-up style toaster is still best. Our tests have found that few toaster ovens excel ...

For more options, see our guide to the best electric wall ovens. Dan Wroclawski is a home and appliances writer at Consumer Reports, covering products ranging from refrigerators and coffee makers ...

The best microwaves are no exception ... Mary H.J. Farrell As a senior editor at Consumer Reports for more than 15 years, Mary H.J. Farrell reported on all manner of vacuums and cookware, as ...

Below, you’ll find reviews of the six best programmable thermostats ... Dan Wroclawski is a home and appliances writer at Consumer Reports, covering products ranging from refrigerators and ...