Replacing a roof can cost thousands of dollars, but if you're dealing with leaks and insects-not replacing it can prove even more costly.

If you're looking for the greatest return on your home-improvement dollars, here's some news about vinyl siding. It's one of the few investments you're likely to recover when you sell your home.

The owner of Apple used cars suspects a customer went way beyond kicking the tires. Tom Holzapfel says, “There’s a mess of glass everywhere.”

Sandy Stricklin contracted with an auction company eight months ago.

Mike Fitzpatrick received numerous eviction notices from a lender foreclosing on the home where he lives. But Mike rents, he doesn’t own the home and his landlord says ignore the notice.

More than a million people are getting sick from infections they're picking up in the hospital, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A startling new survey of hospital nurses reveals cleanliness is a big problem.

Freezer sales are heating up. No doubt, higher food prices could explain the jump, according to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.

Regular maintenance on everything from your car to the appliances around your home can add up to savings. Consumer Reports' experts say there's plenty you can do to keep appliances, like your refrigerator, running longer.

Need to replace one of your appliances but afraid you can't afford to? Consumer Reports can help you find the best deals and save, save, save.

Hollywood Studios are in a quandary as to whether they really want to support Redbox, the one-dollar a night DVD rental kiosk company.

A measure introduced in the U.S. Senate would require states to ban texting while driving or risk losing highway funding.

Twenty million students risk back pain by lugging around twice the recommended weight in their backpacks. Consumer Reports has some recommendations.

With the economy in a slump, companies are offering more rebates to try and boost sales. Consumer Reports survey reveals a staggering amount of mail-in rebates go unclaimed.

Ads for reverse mortgages sound pretty enticing. Use the equity in your home to pay off debts or make a big purchase.

Bringing up a baby can be expensive, especially with your first child. Take strollers. Some go for nearly a thousand dollars.

There's new, greener nonstick cookware. How good is it? Consumer Reports just tested to get to the bottom of this.

More consumers are starting to ask themselves-"Why rent when you can buy?"

Jim and Rosemary Smith say the vacant home next to them has become an animal house.

Five golf carts stolen from a nine hole course near Fremont have been recovered.

When it comes to cleaning your dishes, there are more phosphate-free dishwashing detergents being sold these days. Consumer Reports' latest tests show many can't deliver a mean clean.

More and more travel Web sites offer "price guarantees." They tout that if you find a lower price, you'll get a refund.

When it comes to replacing floors in your home, sales of bamboo floors are on the rise. But how do they stack up against oak floors, the most popular flooring?

Identity theft victims are not just individuals. A Ralston company had its name and reputation hijacked.

When LaVista police officer John Danderand goes on duty his arm goes undercover.

An estimated million-and-a-half people had laser eye surgery to correct their vision last year, a procedure often not covered by insurance.