Grills: Product Definitions
Do you know what lava rock is used for? It's one of the basic terms Viewpoints has collected to help you navigate the grill shopping experience. Read more
Do you know what lava rock is used for? It's one of the basic terms Viewpoints has collected to help you navigate the grill shopping experience. Read more
Grilling is one of the most enjoyable activites of the summer, but there's also a dark side. Read more
If your budget allows, Viewpoints recommends choosing a stainless steel propane or natural gas grill because of its style, ease of use, consistent results and clean footprint. Read more
This glass lid used with the 5-quart covered sauté pan can crack, break or shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Read more
Viewpoints expert review: "Buy the Best and Live Free!" The BumbleRide Indie Twin is easy to handle, lightweight and sturdy enough to take hard knocks. Read more
Does a sunblock really block the sun? No, and sunscreen makers can't make untrue claims anymore. The 2011 rules are now being phased in. Here's what you need to know now. Read more
Washers and dishwashers use more than 20% of water in the home. These new federal rules, developed in partnership with business, mandate water and energy savings in future models. Read more
LG and Google are hoping for success this time for Google TV. Here's why LG Google TV is a tough sell and what we might see when Apple unveils its own version. Read more
Viewpoints recommends this unique ceramic grill. It functions like a fireplace with spectacular results. Read more
Cities with the most electronic readers, like the Amazon Kindle, the Nook and Sony Reader, are many of the same cities that read more books per capita. It's no coincidence. Read more
A dust-up from Down Under leads to name change. Australia forces Apple to do something that even Microsoft couldn't. Read more
The Consumer Product Safety Commission keeps track of unsafe products. Vacuums can overheat and in rare cases, catch on fire, because of electrical defects. There's now a website to give you peace of mind. Read more
An email vacation may be needed. University of California nformatics professor Gloria Mark, right, and scientist Stephen Voida found cutting off email reduces stress. Read more
When a pet has an accident on carpet, it's very important to clean it up properly. Viewpoints spoke with José Rojas, professional cleaner at Central Rug & Carpet, Evanston, Illinois, about what to do first, the challenges of cleaning wool and the problems with over-the-counter stain removers. Read more
The sound of the average vacuum is borderline harmful to hearing. Viewpoints suggests how to pick a vacuum that is quiet(er) on the job. Read more