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Oct 30, 2024 | 
kstp.com | Cory Knudsen |Leah McLean KSTP
Driving conditions can change quickly, but knowing how to protect yourself can make a big difference in surviving a crash, fire, flood, or severe storm. Consumer Reports reveals some essential ways to stay safe when things take a turn for the worse. Bad weather — like fog, rain, snow or ice — can lead to a chain-reaction crash. Low visibility makes it harder for drivers to see what’s ahead.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
kstp.com | Cory Knudsen |Leah McLean KSTP
Is a dangerous product hiding in plain sight in your child’s bedroom? It could be the dresser you use every day. Many dressers are safer than before, thanks to new safety standards, but older models could still pose a deadly risk. Consumer Reports details what you need to know to keep your kids safe. For years, furniture tip-overs have injured and even killed far too many children.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
kstp.com | Cory Knudsen |Leah McLean KSTP
Even if you don’t work from home every day, many of us do it occasionally. Making sure you’re comfortable is key to any good setup. With some help from the experts at Consumer Reports, adding a few ergonomic upgrades can boost your office — and maybe even your productivity. Setting up a comfortable and ergonomic home office can be challenging. Consumer Reports’ ergonomics experts recently evaluated budget office chairs to help people find comfort while working from home.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
kstp.com | Cory Knudsen |Leah McLean KSTP
Your head hurts. Maybe you were staring at your computer or phone too long. Or you skipped breakfast, didn’t sleep well or got stressed fighting traffic. But now that it’s here, what can you do to get rid of it? CR explains what to take to treat the dreaded head pain. Research shows the prevalence for tension-type headaches is about 27% of the general population, while the prevalence for migraines is about 15%.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
kstp.com | Cory Knudsen |Leah McLean KSTP
Halloween is right around the corner. Soon, your kids and their friends will undergo a fall transformation, becoming ghosts, witches and superheroes. And here’s something you might not know when it comes to certain costumes for little kids: Those bulky or puffy costumes might pose a serious safety hazard. Consumer Reports explains why and has advice on how to keep trick-or-treaters of all ages safe on spooky nights.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
kstp.com | Cory Knudsen |Leah McLean KSTP
If you hadn’t noticed, mushrooms are having a moment. Along with finding them in the produce aisle, you’ll see them in snacks, broths, supplements, and even coffee and tea. Consumer Reports says the popularity of these fantastic fungi is well deserved!John Michelotti is a “fungi.” He leads workshops and walks, educating people on everything from foraging and identifying to learning how to grow mushrooms.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
kstp.com | Cory Knudsen |Leah McLean KSTP
Wildfires are in the news more often, with tens of thousands burning millions of acres yearly. Even if you don’t live near an active fire, there’s a good chance you can see and feel the effects of smoke and dust pollution both outside and inside your home. Consumer Reports’ experts share some simple steps to improve the air quality, making breathing a little easier. As wildfires rip through acres of land, they leave a storm of smoke and dust pollution in their wake.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
kstp.com | Cory Knudsen |Leah McLean KSTP
The holiday shopping season is just around the corner. No doubt, among the hustle and bustle, you’ll be asked the same question over and over at checkout. Would you like to open a store credit card? Consumer Reports says to think twice before you sign the dotted line. We’ve all been there. Before you swipe your credit card to pay, you’re told you can save even more –sometimes up to 20% off your purchase if you open a store-branded credit card right now. Should you take the plunge?
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
kstp.com | Cory Knudsen |Leah McLean KSTP
Is there a funky smell in your car — especially when the air conditioner or heater is on? If it smells musty like a sweaty sock, the car care experts at Consumer Reports have some easy ways to defunkify your car’s air so you can breathe easier. Unless you left your teenager’s gross sports uniform in the car, Consumer Reports says you probably don’t have to sniff around to find the culprit of that not-so-pleasant odor.
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Sep 20, 2024 | 
kstp.com | Cory Knudsen |Leah McLean KSTP
A flat tire is always a bummer, but having a spare tire can help get you back on the road quickly… if you have a spare tire. If you do have one, it might not be ready or safe to use when needed. Consumer Reports reveals what you need to know before a tire emergency strikes. Consumer Reports says safety comes first in the event that you do get a flat tire; you should pull off the road as far as you can in a safe area. Next, you’ll want to have a space-saver spare tire… lovingly called the donut.
