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Talking Cars with Consumer Reports Episode 11
Talking Cars with Consumer Reports Episode 11 Episode #11 of Talking Cars with Consumer Reports focuses on hybrids and other fuel-efficient cars—a topic that generates lots of questions on our...
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Best energy-saving lightbulbs
Best energy-saving lightbulbs They’ve had a good long run, 134 years, but come January most screw-in incandescent lightbulbs will have been phased out because they use too much energy. There’s no need...
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Are the claims for cooling towels all wet?
Are the claims for cooling towels all wet? Towel-snapping has been taken to a whole new level with a variety of new cooling towels that promise to beat the heat when dampened and draped around your...
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An LED lightbulb that's also a flashlight
An LED lightbulb that's also a flashlight When the power goes out, the Ascella LED, $15, automatically comes on thanks to a built-in battery. So you don’t have to stumble in the dark looking for a...
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Redesigned 2014 Mazda3 keeps the fun, ratchets up technology
Redesigned 2014 Mazda3 keeps the fun, ratchets up technology The new Mazda3 gets its first true redesign after 10 years and goes on sale in September. That’s a milestone for us, as the outgoing Mazda3...
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Frigidaire's first toasters are top picks
Frigidaire's first toasters are top picks More brands associated with big-ticket appliances are eyeing the small-appliance market, where sales have been brisk. Frigidaire, known for major products...
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Walmart's holiday layaway is back—and it's free
Walmart's holiday layaway is back—and it's free Eggnog, office parties—and layaway? You may not think of buy-now, pay-later shopping programs as a holiday tradition, but Walmart is hoping you will....
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Goshers blind-spot detection system review
Goshers blind-spot detection system review A blind-spot warning (BSW) system can reduce both stress and the risk of a crash by helping you keep tabs on vehicles lurking over your shoulder and out of...
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Why doesn't Consumer Reports factor recalls into car Ratings?
Why doesn't Consumer Reports factor recalls into car Ratings? Consumer Reports often gives glowing Ratings to used cars from manufacturers with high recall numbers. Shouldn’t recall statistics be...
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Can I put an LED lightbulb in a closed fixture?
Can I put an LED lightbulb in a closed fixture? I’ve heard that you’re not supposed to put LEDs in closed fixtures such as domes because they require airflow to cool them. Is this true? What about a...
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Best coupon apps for grocery shopping
Best coupon apps for grocery shopping Those big binders might be fine for extreme couponers, but for the rest of us, it’s no way to shop. So we love the idea of coupon apps that automate deals for...
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Disaster preparedness: How to be ready for the next big storm
Disaster preparedness: How to be ready for the next big storm There’s no telling whether the rest of this hurricane season will bring anything like Superstorm Sandy, which flooded more than 150,000...
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The best chain saws can make storm cleanup easier
The best chain saws can make storm cleanup easier If all chain saws were to cut quickly, safely, and easily, you could simply buy what’s left on the shelves after the next big storm. But the 20 gas...
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Store brands to savor
Store brands to savor It's one thing to save money by buying store-brand paper towels or trash bags, but do you dare replace a name-brand favorite—Heinz ketchup, say—with a store brand? Sure. Our...
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Generators you can depend on in a storm
Generators you can depend on in a storm Power-zapping storms like Superstorm Sandy have helped generators join hardwood floors and granite countertops on homeowners’ wish lists. Our tests of almost 30...
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Electrolux tops list of recommended wine chillers
Electrolux tops list of recommended wine chillers Not everyone is prepared to spend more than $1,500 on a wine chiller. But if you're into the finest wines, chances are you'll also want the best...
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Healthy food choices for students on the go
Healthy food choices for students on the go Raiding the refrigerator is a cinch when you want a late-night snack at home. But when you’re living in a dorm without a full kitchen, it can be slim...
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CPSIA has had big impact over the last five years
CPSIA has had big impact over the last five years At a time when partisan gridlock seems to dominate the discussion in Washington, we at Consumers Union, the policy and adviocacy arm of Consumer...
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Generator Ratings in time for peak storm season
Generator Ratings in time for peak storm season Peak hurricane season is upon us and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting that it will be a be an active one, with...
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10 cost-saving steps to a great kitchen
10 cost-saving steps to a great kitchen Get ready for sticker shock: Even a minor kitchen remodel now costs more than $19,000, on average, according to Remodeling Magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value...
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