Maple leaves and tree needles are starting to pile up. Do you have a plan for what to do with the excess leaves? Now is a great time to sign up for compost service. Curbside compost service is available to many homes in … read more

Searches for “how to make my home more cozy” have seen a 100% increase in the last 12 months, suggesting that Americans are looking to get their homes feeling cozy ahead of the fall and winter months. With fall here, home interiors experts … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Mazda3 Turbo Premium AWD Sedan Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227-250 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $33,100 As Tested: $34,750 Performance: Turbocharger boosts personality Quite athletic, nimble Sport … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 215 total horsepower and 163 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 43-mpg city, 44-mpg highway, 44-mpg combined Base Price: $45,450 As Tested: $52,695 Performance: Excellent fuel economy—our best … read more

“It’s home décor, apparel and gift, and it’s just really carefully curated brands that I absolutely love,” says owner and founder Michelle Kammer. “I try to buy as much product that I can that’s made in the U.S.A. I like to add in … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Toyota Tundra HV 4×4 Capstone Hybrid CrewMax Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 437 horsepower and 583 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 22-mpg highway, 20-mpg combined Base Price: $73,530 As Tested: $77,339 Performance: Performance modes: 2H, … read more

Model Tested: 2023 Honda HR-V 5DR AWD EX-L Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 158 horsepower and 138 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $28,950 As Tested: $30,590 Performance: Pleasant city and highway ride … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Lexus NX 350h Luxury Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 239 total horsepower and 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 37-mpg highway, 39-mpg combined Base Price: $48,500 As Tested: $55,645 Performance: Smooth ride on highway and … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 169 horsepower and 150 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 30-mpg combined Base Price: $27,625 As Tested: $33,679 Performance: Smooth ride on highway and … read more