Consumer Reports Coverage

How to get better sleep during Daylight Savings Time

Having trouble waking up with the clock adjustments? Five on Your Side and Consumer Reports have some solutions to help you get a better sleep.

What to try to get better sleep

9 of 10 Americans struggle with getting enough sleep, according to a recent Consumer Reports survey. If the time change has you a little more groggy than normal this week, it might be time to make some changes to the way you sleep.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

March offers deals on air purifiers, space heaters

Gradually warming weather and the arrival of spring brings an onslaught of seasonal allergies and may prompt a bout of spring cleaning. Consumer Reports suggests that March is the "Best Time to Buy" certain home appliances to help.

March is the time to buy for spring cleaning

Consumer Reports suggests that March is the "Best Time to Buy" certain home appliances to help.

Load legs give child car seats an added safety feature

In the case of load legs--a clever feature originally from Europe that gives car seats extra support by extending a "leg" from the car seat base to the car floor.

New car seat feature could be gamechanger for preventing injuries

Car seat technology has improved dramatically since car seats were first introduced decades ago. And Consumer Reports says its tests show that one safety innovation could significantly cut the risk of head injuries.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

5 On Your Side: Consumer Reports top car buys for 2023

Car shopping can be a hassle. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur says Consumer is making it easy with a look at the top rated cars, trucks and SUVs for 2023.

As electric bikes grow in popularity, so do fires

Electric bikes have grown in popularity, and with that popularity is a growing number of battery fires--some of them fatal.

Fire danger: Battery-powered electric bikes can trigger fatal fires

Maybe you've seen one of those new battery-powered bikes around town or even on an off-road trail. Electric bikes have grown in popularity, and with that popularity is a growing number of battery fires--some of them fatal.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

5 On Your Side shares February's best deals on top ticket items

With many post-Valentine's Days sales and President's Day sales on the way, WRAL's 5 On Your Side shares some of the best buys for the month of February.

Which supplements really help your health?

Many people turn to vitamins and dietary supplements to improve nutrient deficiencies or general health. Five On Your Side looked at the research to see if they actually work and what health risks they may cause.

5 On Your Side: How to choose a better bank

High fees. Practically no interest on your savings. Poor customer service. Does any of this sound like your bank? If so, Consumer Reports says it might be time to break up with your bank.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

5 On Your Side shares how to know if your vitamins are safe

Many people turn to vitamins and dietary supplements to improve nutrient deficiencies or general health. Are you one of them? Do they really work, or are they a waste of money, and even dangerous? A new survey from Consumer Reports shines the light on some of the most popular supplements, with findings that might surprise you.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Beating the winter blues

With shorter winter days and less sunlight, you might find yourself feeling a little down. Not to worry though, Five on your side and Consumer Reports have a few tips to help this season feel a little brighter.

Brighten your winter blues

Winter is here, and with it, shorter days. With less sunlight, you might be finding yourself feeling a little down. Not to worry, though. Consumer Reports has a few tips to help this season feel a little brighter.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Wake up refreshed with Consumer Reports top sleep picks

New year, new you! But if you're still having trouble falling or staying asleep, maybe it's not you--maybe where you sleep could use some upgrading. The experts at Consumer Reports reveal simple adjustments you can make now to help you sleep better all year long.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

5 On Your Side: Simple changes for a better sleep

New year, new you, but if you're still having trouble falling or staying asleep, maybe it's not you. Maybe it's where you sleep that could use some upgrading! Five On Your Side's Keely Arthur shares the simple changes you can make for better sleep year-long.

Save money buying these store brands

We're feeling inflation pains everywhere these days, especially at the grocery store. One way to save money is to buy store brands. But that can be disappointing if the ones you choose don't taste great.

5 on Your Side: Save money buying these store brands

We're feeling inflation pains everywhere these days, especially at the grocery store. One way to save money is to buy store brands. But that can be disappointing if the ones you choose don't taste great.

5 On Your Side shares of January's best deals on top tested products

Consumer Reports tracks the prices of many of its top tested products all year long -- so they know exactly when they go on deep discount. 5 On Your Side talks to Consumer Reports about some of January's best deals.

New standard allows smart home devices on different systems to work together

Early adopters of "smart home" technology had to choose whether to work mainly with Alexa, Google, Apple or something different altogether. But thanks to a new home standard called Matter, that's changing.

5 on Your Side: Testing PFAS-free cookware claims

Cookware makes a great holiday gift, and if you're shopping for non-stick pans, you might notice labels saying the pans are non-toxic and made without dangerous chemicals But can these claims be trusted?

Got a new phone for Christmas? Here's how to find the most protective phone case

With new, top-of-the-line phones often costing more than a thousand dollars--a phone case should be a no brainer, and they are not created equal.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Consumer Reports weighs in on the best phone cases

With new, top-of-the-line phones often costing more than a thousand dollars--a phone case should be a no brainer, and they are not created equal.

Gifts for the chef at $20 or less

Kitchen gadgets make great gifts, and Consumer Reports' experts tried and tested loads of them to make sure the cooks on your list get a quality gift for $20 or less!