Home & Garden

Many consumers look for one that feels just right in a store, but a squeeze tells you only so much.

Consumer Reports’ tests reveal the best choices to protect your home.

CR’s experts round up the top performers from our tests, including French-door models and stylish side-by-sides from Dacor, LG, and Whirlpool.

The top models you can buy right now for every size yard, plus a few to avoid

These machines are pricier than more common, portable generators. But they run longer and quieter, and use less energy.