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Presidents Day appliance sales at the big-box stores
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4 ways to clear the air when you’re stuck indoors
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Don't miss this critical snow blower check
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As cost of coffee rises, how to savor every cup
As cost of coffee rises, how to savor every cup The next time you buy coffee, the jolt you get may come not from the caffeine but the cost. The coffee futures market is heating up due to hot, dry...
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Don’t let these ad traps catch you
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Users of Tide Pods speak out about stained laundry
Users of Tide Pods speak out about stained laundry Lately we’ve been seeing a number of reports on our website and others about the multicolored Tide Pods leaving purple and blue stains on laundry....
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Polar vortex may have slowed stink bug invasion
Polar vortex may have slowed stink bug invasion Finally, some good news about the bad weather. The frigid polar vortex has taken a toll on the stink bug population. In fact, in an experiment conducted...
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Don't buy a toaster oven if you just want good toast
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Quick energy-saving tips with long-term payoffs
Quick energy-saving tips with long-term payoffs Some ways to save energy require you to undertake a messy home improvement project or make such lifestyle changes as taking shorter showers or lowering...
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Got a new place to live? Check out Your New Home.
Got a new place to live? Check out Your New Home. The housing market continues to heat up, a point reinforced by today’s S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, which showed the largest year-over-year...
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5 must-have refrigerator features
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Moldy front-loaders continue to vex consumers
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LG ranges get top marks in Consumer Reports tests
LG ranges get top marks in Consumer Reports tests It’s not often that one brand takes the top spot across all versions of a type of appliance in Consumer Reports’ Ratings. But in our latest range...
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Hamilton Beach dual coffeemaker deemed unsafe by Consumer Reports
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Best ice melts for your driveway, walkways, and steps
Best ice melts for your driveway, walkways, and steps While snow blowers and shovels are pretty simple to use, as with so many other products, choosing the right one from among the myriad choices can...
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Choose the right countertops and make them last
Choose the right countertops and make them last Of course you want a countertop that looks good on the day it’s installed—but it should look just as good five years later. Before you buy, visit...
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Should you pay off your mortgage?
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5 products on deep discount in March
5 products on deep discount in March You might think that because you faithfully compare prices online before buying, download coupons to your phone, and watch for deep discounts on yesterday's...
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Watch out for this costly cell phone scam
Watch out for this costly cell phone scam If your cell phone rings just once, don't simply call back an unfamiliar number. It could be a costly scam. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys...
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4 medical devices that help you stay healthy
4 medical devices that help you stay healthy The following medical devices can warn you of health dangers, offer reassurance, and help you monitor chronic conditions that vary from day to day. Here’s...
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