Paul Hope

Jan 9, 2025 | consumerreports.org | Paul Hope

Who makes the best snow blower? Cub Cadet? Husqvarna? Toro? CR's testing and surveys point to some clear winners, plus a few brands to avoid. January 9, 2025 A powerful snow blower can clear a path in a single pass, leaving only the faintest trail of powder behind. A snow blower has only one job to do, but it needs to do it really well.

Jan 7, 2025 | consumerreports.org | Tobie Stanger |Paul Hope

The first step is to get in touch with your insurer or the agent who sold you your homeowners insurance. The insurance company will assign an adjuster, who will assess the damage and submit an estimate for review. The amount you’re paid will depend on the kind of coverage you have.

Nov 11, 2024 | yahoo.com | Paul Hope

CR’s in-house range experts offer their take on what might be your stove's most hotly debated featureSome folks would rather manually scrub away tough messes than activate an oven's self-clean feature. Are they justified? By Paul HopeThe self-clean cycle might be your stove’s most feared and revered feature, depending on whom you ask. The allure? A self-cleaning oven gets the cavity squeaky clean without a drop of chemical cleaner—and without much elbow grease.

Nov 7, 2024 | consumerreports.org | Paul Hope

Models equipped with an infrared griddle can short-circuit if the griddle comes into contact with water November 7, 2024 More than 25 different Wolf range models that include an infrared griddle are included in the recall. Source: CPSC Wolf has recalled about 44,000 pro-style ranges with built-in infrared griddles.

Nov 1, 2024 | yahoo.com | Paul Hope

Check out great sales on top-performing electric, induction, and gas modelsYour range is the centerpiece of your kitchen. Regardless of the style you prefer, you’ll find plenty of options to consider. By Paul HopeThe range is the workhorse of your kitchen, and you can score serious savings when you plan to buy on or before Black Friday.