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The best countertop appliances for under the tree
The best countertop appliances for under the tree Cookware and cutlery are popular holiday presents, but shiny things with a plug are much cooler gifts for the holidays, says Debra Mednick of the NPD...
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Verizon to eliminate free backup batteries for new residential phone customers
Verizon to eliminate free backup batteries for new residential phone customers Verizon, the nation’s second largest provider of landline phone service, is joining other telecommunications companies by...
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3 ways to make your bathroom shine
3 ways to make your bathroom shine Getting the bathroom ready for company takes a little more effort than hanging holiday-themed guest towels. It’s time to polish the porcelain and scrub the tub....
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Bodum Bistro is a true electric French press
Bodum Bistro is a true electric French press In the ongoing quest to brew a perfect cup of coffee at home, some manufacturers are making electric coffeemakers that mimic the manual French press...
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5 ways to ruin your holidays
5 ways to ruin your holidays A trip to the emergency room is no way to spend the holidays yet last year 15,000 people were treated in the ER for decorating-related injuries during November and...
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Best and worst infomercial products for holiday gifts
Best and worst infomercial products for holiday gifts With only a limited number of buying days left until Christmas, you probably need to grab a few last-minute gifts. Those as-seen-on-TV products...
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Most holiday shoppers stress-free as holiday nears, Consumer Reports poll shows
Most holiday shoppers stress-free as holiday nears, Consumer Reports poll shows With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror and Christmas coming fast, nearly one-third of Americans who plan to give gifts...
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10 top-rated small appliances for $50 or less
10 top-rated small appliances for $50 or less One-third of holiday shoppers are concerned about going over their budget, according to the latest Consumer Reports holiday poll. The good news is that...
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Are e-cigarettes safe for the people around them?
Are e-cigarettes safe for the people around them? A central question in the growing debate over electronic cigarettes is whether the battery-powered nicotine devices are safe not just for the people...
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5 snow blowers that were a bust in our tests
5 snow blowers that were a bust in our tests With all the recent storms, snow blowers may be getting scarce in the stores. But that’s no reason to settle for a model now that you’ll regret buying...
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High-tech home gear for gadget gurus
High-tech home gear for gadget gurus Pretty soon we’ll all be monitoring our homes from smart devices that enable us to turn lights on and off, adjust the heat, and start the washing machine or dryer....
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Best washing machine brands
Best washing machine brands When it comes to brand performance—that is, how well on average each brand’s models perform in our Ratings—the results for front-loading and high-efficiency top-loading...
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7 products that are cheaper this holiday season
7 products that are cheaper this holiday season If you'd like to get the best deals on your holiday shopping this year, you’ll be happy to hear that Consumer Reports’ product research experts, who...
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Last minute gifts that cost nothing but time
Last minute gifts that cost nothing but time Days are numbered for procrastinators who haven’t yet started their holiday shopping. But you don’t have to venture into the mall if you don’t want to....
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10 tips for safe winter driving
10 tips for safe winter driving Winter has arrived, and with the change of seasons comes the threat of nasty weather. Before winter strikes in full force, make sure you and your car are ready. As...
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Krups FBC4 Convection Toaster Oven is done in by a faulty display
Krups FBC4 Convection Toaster Oven is done in by a faulty display In addition to fast, precise heating, the Krups FBC4 Convection Toaster Oven is supposed to deliver “expert controlled cooking...
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Retailers tighten return policies
Retailers tighten return policies When buying holiday gifts over the next few days, you might want to verify retailer return policies, just in case they’ve changed from when you last shopped. In its...
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Best last-minute holiday gifts
Best last-minute holiday gifts Still shopping? We’ve featured outstanding products in more than 20 product categories from our review of electronics, kitchen gear, and more. Top choices are pictured,...
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Tips for partying and driving safely this holiday season
Tips for partying and driving safely this holiday season We are in the season of festivities, with many celebrations for the holidays and New Year's. But the sobering reality is that it's also a time...
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Behr interior paint beats a $105 challenger
Behr interior paint beats a $105 challenger Staring at all those cans in the paint aisle, hoping to wind up with a really good interior paint, has become as frustrating as nailing the right color....
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