 | Ready-to-go gravies
Consumer Reports taste-tested 10 store-bought turkey gravies, including ones from McCormick, Campbell's, and Boston Market. Video
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 | Top paper towels
Consumer Reports tested 21 paper towels, including ones from Viva, Bounty, and Scott, as well as some claiming to be made from recycled paper.
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 | Confusing food labels
In the supermarket, you may think the packages that shout out all sorts of health claims are helping you make better choices. In the hunt for food that's good for you, you may be swayed by the Smart Choices check mark, or "Whole Grain Guaranteed," or the Heart Healthy logo.
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 | Costly Car Mistakes
Consumer Reports has spoken to automotive mechanics across the country who have told scary and costly stories. Routine maintenance and early fixes when something starts to go wrong can save you plenty. Video
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 | Safer Carbon Monoxide Alarms
A carbon-monoxide alarm can help make sure you stay safe. Consumer Reports tested 10 to see how quickly they'll alert you to low-level and high-level leaks. Video
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 | Coffeemakers for less
Consumer Reports just tested more than 50 coffeemakers to find ones that do a good job and save you money. Video
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 | GPS on iPhones
How to get from here to there? In the last 10 years, GPS devices have revolutionized getting around. And the capability has moved to cell phones. Video
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 | Pricey Vs. Cheap Spices
Herbs and spices add variety and flavor to foods. But the small jars can cost plenty, in some cases the equivalent of more than $100 dollars a pound. Consumer Reports ran tests to see if buying less expensive seasonings sacrifices flavor. Video
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 | Leaner holiday tipping
Holiday tipping is a tradition, but if you start to get sweaty palms trying to figure out who to tip and how much, you're not alone. Video
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 | Cabernet sauvignon at great prices
Consumer Reports tested 24 cabernet sauvignons from France, Chile, Australia, California, and Washington state.
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