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    CR Digital Archive

    May 2015

    Special Section

    Pesticides in produce
    Consumer Reports' new guidelines show you how to make the best choices for your health—and for the environment

    Features

    The low-impact but still lush lawn
    How to get a gorgeous yard with less water and fewer chemicals
    The myth of the $5,000 mattress
    Spending thousands doesn't guarantee blissful sleep
    Is high-res digital audio worth the money?
    The music files and players are pricey—and not everyone hears the difference
    10 ways to take back your garage
    How to stash your stuff and have room for your cars, too

    Cars

    Motorcycle reliability and owner satisfaction
    Japanese brands have the edge when it comes to staying out of the repair shop, but an American maker has the happiest owners
    Status SUVs—at a price
    Can prestige come in a small package?
    Happiness is a 3-year lease
    More and more drivers are concluding that they don't need to own. And our survey shows that lessees are almost as happy as buyers.

    Up Front

    How to avoid home improvement scams
    Don't get nailed by a contractor—slippery tactics could cost you a bundle

    CR Money

    A dream vacation, a travel insurance nightmare
    Buying a policy via AmEx Travel almost cost a couple an additional $489

    Departments

    Selling It
    Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers

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