The perfect snacks at home or for the lunch kit, store-bought cookies are a quick and easy treat. We find out if buying generic rather than brand name cookies makes a difference in taste and budget. — Read More —

From camping to picnics, coolers are a must-have accessory. We test some outdoor, transportable refrigeration systems to see which can keep our food freshest for longest. — Read More —

For a hearty, stick-to-your ribs breakfast, or a tasty ingredient in cookies and other baking, oatmeal is a popular choice. But whether youíre looking for nutrition or convenience, not all oatmeal is created equally. We learn more about oatmeal and try some varieties out in a taste test. — Read More —

Carry-on luggage is appealing for frequent flyers and short trippers because there's no need to check your bags, no waiting at the baggage carousel, and most importantly, no lost luggage. — Read More —

Home smoke detectors can cut your family's chances of dying in a house fire roughly in half. We put on our ear protection and tested the reaction times of some battery-operated smoke detector options. — Read More —

The umbrella was originally created in ancient times as a sun shade. In the 19th century, people began to use them for rainy weather too. We'd love to find an umbrella that never gets lost, but until then, here are some tips on what to look for. — Read More —

The world is fascinated with diamonds, and the most valuable are very rare. There's a lot to know about this major purchase, so we hit the jewelry shops to find out why diamonds really are a girl's best friend. — Read More —

You can find almost any vegetable in your grocer's freezer aisle. While many people turn their noses up at frozen veggies, we investigate the differences between frozen and fresh, and are surprised at what we find out! — Read More —

A sweet treat with endless flavour options, there's no better summertime crowd pleaser than ice cream. We take a closer look to see if one stands out as the cream of the crop. — Read More —

A staple of baseball games and backyard BBQs, hot dogs became popular in New York City in the early 1900s. But not all wieners are created equal. We check out the hot dog market to see if we can find a winning wiener. — Read More —