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Consumer Reports highlights the best wood stains and explains why using one of these finishes can help you avoid having to do re-stain your deck year every year.

Vacuums cleaners can be noisy—something the engineers at Consumer Reports tests for in our labs. Here are the quietest vacuum cleaners that still get the job done.

Can a mattress cooling pad such as the Ooler, ChiliPad, or BedJet keep your bed at the ideal temperature for you? Consumer Reports puts them to the test.

Can a mattress cooling pad such as the Ooler, ChiliPad, or BedJet keep your bed at the ideal temperature for you? Consumer Reports puts them to the test.

Keep your robovac working at its best with Consumer Reports’ advice on how to clean a robotic vacuum.

Wondering whether your robotic vacuum shares data? Consumer Reports tests robotic vacuums from iRobot, LG, Neato, Samsung, Shark, and others for data security and privacy.

Consumer Reports tested toilets that cost $200 or less from top brands like American Standard, Delta, and Glacier Bay.

Consumer Reports tested the Avocado Green pillow, the Coop Home Goods Premium Adjustable Loft, and the Sleep Number ComfortFit Ultimate to find the best adjustable pillows for a good night’s sleep.

Some adjustable pillows come with step-by-step directions, but not all. Consumer Reports shows you how to adjust your adjustable pillow to make it the most comfortable for you.

Mattress shopping can be a nightmare if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Here’s how to find the right bed with advice from Consumer Reports.

In this review of the best memory foam pillows, Consumer Reports tested pillows from brands like Sealy, Serta, Sleep Number, and Tempur-Pedic.

Most people spend a bit less than $1,000 on a mattress. So we bounced through our ratings: Here are some the best mattresses for less than $1,000 from Consumer Reports’ tests.

In this Consumer Reports pillow face-off between Beckham Luxury Linens vs. Casper, see which pillow offers the best night’s sleep.

Consumer Reports put replacement windows from brands such as Andersen, Pella, and Simonton through their paces. These are the best replacement windows from CR’s tests.

Consumer Reports shares a room-by-room guide to using the right paint finish for every surface. Two things to consider: natural light and how much use a room gets.

Consumer Reports tells you when leftover paint is past its prime, how to dispose of it safely, and which interior paints rise to the top of our tests.

Consumer Reports provides tips on how to paint bathrooms and other damp areas in your home.

Consumer Reports explains how to apply wood stain to decks, fences, outdoor furniture, and more. These expert tips will enhance the stain’s look and longevity.

The best carpet cleaners, according to Consumer Reports. CR can help you avoid paying extra for features you don’t need.

CR explains how a good pillow protector can shield your bedding from bacteria and keep pesky allergens at bay.