The Globe Tests
The Boston Globe puts products and services to the test
June 29
Booking it to N.Y.
Gas prices and airline fees are making short trips to New York more expensive, but one mode of transportation has gotten cheaper: the bus.
June 22
These grillin' machines can cook
It's grilling season. Time to uncover the old propane or coal-fired cooking machine and show off in your "kiss the cook" apron.
june 15
Finding the tailor shop that fits
Most garments today are bought off the hanger in set sizes that don't always take into account long arms, short legs, or broad shoulders. The Globe tested five Boston area tailors to see how they measure up.
june 8
From Apple to Zune
When it comes to MP3 players, the iPod doesn't have to be a consumer's only option. As digital music players morph into multimedia devices, other companies make inroads.
june 1
Make road trips bearable
The summer travel season is upon us. What better time to look at portable DVD players for those long trips?
may 25
Exercising local gym options
Sweaty, spartan spaces no longer, local fitness clubs offer luxe perks.
may 18
Maid services
Instead of getting grubby to make everything else sparkle, some people hire others to do the dirty work.
May 11
Focusing on your photo needs
The first compact camera, the Kodak Brownie, cost $1 and took 2 1/4-inch square photos. The latest crop of compact digital cameras tout resolutions upward of 10 megapixels and prices of $400 or more.
May 4
Picking just the right florist
With Mother's Day coming up, many dutiful offspring will opt for flowers as the easy yet thoughtful gift for dear mom. But beware, not all shops are peddling the same bouquets.
april 27
Brush your teeth the high-tech way
The Globe tested five top toothbrush brands — Waterpik, Ultreo, Philips Sonicare, Oral-B, and Cybersonic — to determine which performs the best.
april 20
Running through heart-monitor options
It's not just novice runners who are prone to overtraining. Even Olympic-caliber runners can burn out. But the right heart rate monitor can keep a runner on track.