James K. Willcox
Senior Home & Tech Editor
Work At CR
Jim leads Consumer Reports’ coverage of TVs, streaming media services and devices, broadband internet service, and the digital divide. He’s also a homeowner covering several home improvement categories, including power washers and decking.
Experience and Education
A veteran journalist, Jim’s work has appeared in Business Week, Cargo, Maxim, Men’s Journal, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Popular Science, Rolling Stone, Sound & Vision, and others. Jim double-majored in English and political science at Columbia University in New York City.
Latest Articles by James K. Willcox
Best Early Black Friday Deals on TVs
November 12, 2026
November 12, 2026
Top 10 Black Friday Shopping Tips for 2026
November 10, 2026
November 10, 2026
20 Best Soundbars of 2026, Tested by Experts
November 5, 2026
November 5, 2026
How to Stain a Deck
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
Best Wood Stains of 2026 (and a Few of the Worst)
October 27, 2026
October 27, 2026
15 Best Pressure Washers of 2026, Tested by Experts
October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026
Can You Pressure-Wash It?
October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026
Guide to Streaming Video Services
October 19, 2026
October 19, 2026
Best Early Black Friday Deals on Tech
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
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