Jennifer Kraus
NewsChannel 5
Nashville, TN, United States
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Consumer Reports: How to protect yourself from indoor air pollution and other hidden home hazards
Believe it or not, the air quality inside your home can be worse than the air you breathe outside. If you're wondering how that can be the case, Jennifer Kraus is here to explain. → Read More
In the market for a new car? Here are Consumer Reports' top picks for 2023
Every year Consumer Reports puts out its annual must-see list of the top new cars of the year. So if you’ve been waiting to make that big purchase, here's this year's list to consider. → Read More
Consumer Reports picks for best smart plugs and bulbs to upgrade your home
It turns out that some inexpensive upgrades on everyday items can give you a lot of the smart home features you wish you had. → Read More
State moves to shut down group accused of falsely collecting more than $350,000 for local food bank
The Tennessee Attorney General says Farmhouse Veggies collected thousands of dollars, falsely claiming to be raising money for Second Harvest Food Bank, has only $3,000 left in its bank accounts. → Read More
Craving pizza? Here are Consumer Reports' picks for the best frozen pizzas on the market
Is there a pizza in your freezer? If you answered yes, you are not alone. But can you really get a frozen pizza that tastes like or at least close to fresh pie from a pizza place? → Read More
Consumer Reports: Beware of romance scams this Valentine's Day
Today is Valentine's Day and while love is in the air for some, others are still out there looking to find their perfect match. → Read More
When is the best time to use your scale? Consumer Reports experts weigh in
If you're like a lot of people, you may have made a new year's resolution to get in better shape and lose weight. So how do you know if your dieting and exercise are working? → Read More
They claimed to be collecting money for Second Harvest but TN Attorney General says it was a scam.
Solicitors from Farmhouse Veggies collected the money they said would go to Second Harvest Food Bank. The Tennessee Attorney General now calls it all a scam. → Read More
Consumer Reports experts put store-brand items to the test
We're feeling inflation pains everywhere, especially at the grocery store. But what if there were an easy way to save money when you're shopping for food? → Read More
New FDA rule aims to reduce cases of food poisoning, Consumer Reports explains
There’s a new plan to reduce the number of foodborne illnesses and deaths by doing a better job at tracking food all of the way to your plate. → Read More
Cook but don't touch: How to avoid food poisoning while in the kitchen
One thing we learned from the pandemic was the importance of hand washing to fend off illness and germs! That lesson extends to the kitchen. → Read More
Consumer Reports: The hidden cost of free sports streams? Scams and malware.
Whether it’s World Cup soccer or the NFL, many sports fans want to watch their games from the comfort of their couch. But what if you don’t get the channel or network your game is on? → Read More
Consumer Reports: Some holiday foods are healthier than you think
You might be surprised to learn that some of the seasons' most popular indulgences actually have some nutritious value. → Read More
Consumer Reports: You can't always trust claims on 'non-toxic' cookware
If you’re shopping for non-stick pans, you might notice labels saying the pans are non-toxic and made without dangerous chemicals. But can these claims be trusted? → Read More
COVID-19, flu, and RSV in kids: A winter survival guide for parents from Consumer Reports
Here’s what you can do to help keep your kids from getting sick, relieve symptoms when they occur, and recognize when something is truly an emergency. → Read More
'Take all this stuff off my house!' Customers fed up with troubled home solar energy company may get relief
Power Home Solar and Pink Energy customers wound up with expensive solar energy systems that don't work. Tennessee's Attorney General is working to help customers who took out huge loans. → Read More
Consumer Reports: How to digitize your old prints, slides and home movies
This holiday season, you may be taking lots of photos of family and friends, but you probably have a lot of old prints, slides and even home movies on VHS or film you have tucked away in a box! → Read More
Keep breaking that expensive phone? Here are Consumer Reports' expert ways to protect it
If you're buying someone or maybe yourself a new phone for Christmas, you might also want to throw in something else to protect it. → Read More
Survey finds more than half of working Americans feel behind on retirement savings
A recent survey found that more than half of U.S. adults are anxious about their finances. One of the biggest things is retirement. → Read More
Consumer Reports: How to get rid of that weird or funky smell in your car
We've all probably experienced this at one time or another. A weird or funky smell in your car. So where do you start? → Read More