Lifestyle and Budget

While there are plenty of honest remodeling contractors out there, the field has its share of bad apples.

You have to love those Bed Bath & Beyond coupons.

Cleaning the mildew from between the tiles of your shower or bathroom floor isn't anyone's idea of a good time.

A recent seizure of an estimated $1 million in counterfeit designer clothes and electronics in Louisiana underscores why you need to be on the lookout for not-so-fabulous fakes.

When Tropical Storm Andrea roared up the East Coast recently dropping buckets of rain, it underscored the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's forecast that 2013 will have an extreme...

The overdraft program on your debit card lets you, for example, buy a $3 latte at the local java joint even when your account is out of funds.

Dryer capacities have increased in recent years to keep up with washer capacities so large that they held 17 to 24 pounds of laundry in Consumer Reports' tests.

While you're scoping out a range of gifts for your dad, consider certain practical things that are ideal to give at any time of the year, especially for fathers of a certain age.

The start of the traditional wedding season is here and with it the questions: What to wear and what to buy the newlyweds?

As our recent survey of more than 16,000 Consumer Reports subscribers shows, the airline you choose will determine how friendly (or not) you'll find today's skies.

When Consumer Reports put three flexible garden hoses to the test, it didn't treat them like shrinking violets.

For the two of you unfamiliar with the term, "showrooming" is the practice of going to a brick-and-mortar retailer to get an eyes-on experience with a product before ultimately buying it online.

On Sale: Beat the crowds and save your budget with these gift ideas for dad and bring better sound to your outdoor party with the latest gadget from Bose.

Want a bargain in June? Forget grills and cute sandals. Think power tools and lingerie.

On Sale: Brides get a little help staying on budget and fake your green thumb with this new technology.

On Sale: Get a headstart on Memorial Days savings at these retailers and don't forget to support the troops this weekend.

On Sale: Upgrade your phone for less, and hit the high seas with denting your wallet. 

As the death toll reaches 1,127 in the Bangladesh building collapse, officials are beginning to take efforts such as adopting unions and raising wages to protect the country’s workers.

As online shopping has evolved, so have the ways in which you can use the tool wisely. These seven tips will keep time on the clock and money in your wallet

On Sale: Find the perfect gift and the right price to show mom just how much you care.