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How to Get Rid of Any Pest in Your Home or Yard—for Good
CR shows you how to deal with pests at home. Animals and insects aren't just a nuisance; they're potential trouble, spreading pathogens and harming property.
Best Pressure Washers of 2025
CR's expert tests show that most of the best pressure washers are gas or corded electric models, but a few battery-powered pressure washers score well, too.
CR's Guide to Deck Maintenance and Safety
Keep your deck in tip-top shape and stay safe with these deck maintenance tips from Consumer Reports.
Best Electric String Trimmers of 2025
These battery-powered and corded electric string trimmers perform on a par with gas-powered models—or even better—in CR’s tests.
Best Chainsaws of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
The testers at Consumer Reports pick the best chainsaws, including gas-powered, battery-powered, and corded-electric models.
Best Handheld Leaf Blowers of 2025
CR tests dozens of handheld leaf blowers from brands like Ego, Ryobi, and Toro. These eight are the best handheld leaf blowers you can buy now.
Best Lawn Mowers and Tractors of 2025
To find the best lawn mowers and tractors you can buy right now, CR's expert testers cut 500,000 square feet of grass every year.
Best Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers—and the Worst
These are the best and worst walk-behind lawn mowers, including both push and self-propelled models, from Consumer Reports' latest tests.
How to Protect Your Home, Health, and Money
CR shares the best security gear for your home, tips on avoiding slips and falls, and the smartest financial moves—everything you need to ensure peace of mind.
Best Battery Leaf Blower Brands
A Consumer Reports statistical analysis shows the best battery handheld leaf blower brands.
Best and Worst Lawn Mower Brands of 2025
Which brands make the best lawn mowers? A Consumer Reports analysis finds that a few brands consistently perform well, and are reliable long-term.
Top Picks for Bassinets in 2025
Our three favorite models rank highly for safety and value—and have standout features our testers appreciate.
Most Reliable Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Brands
Consumer Reports shows the most reliable brands of walk-behind lawn mowers based on our survey of members and over 30,000 walk-behind mowers.
Guide to Outdoor Living
Consumer Reports' Guide to the Outdoors offers helpful, seasonal advice for outside the home—from finding the right lawn mower to safe snow removal tips.
Best Solar Outdoor Lights of 2025
The best solar-powered outdoor lights can add visual appeal and safety to outdoor decks, steps, and walkways.
CR's Ultimate Heat Survival Guide
In this special report on summer heat waves, Consumer Reports has gathered the best ways to stay comfortable and safe—inside and out—even on scorching hot days.
Get the Most From Your Dehumidifier
Excessive humidity can breed dust mites, mildew, and mold. Here are tips on maximizing your dehumidifier's performance to prevent that from happening.
5 Essential Products to Help Weather a Winter Storm
Be prepared for a winter storm, with Consumer Reports' picks for top generators, snow blowers, and other essential cold-weather gear.
Best Robotic Lawn Mowers of 2025
CR tested four robotic lawn mowers to find out whether they can cut the grass evenly and to determine whether they were as easy to use as we hoped.
How to Create a Backyard Oasis for Relaxing, Dining, and Entertaining
Consumer Reports shows how to transform your deck, patio, or terrace into a comfortable oasis for dining, relaxing, and gathering with your favorite people.
