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Top dehumidifiers get smaller and cheaper
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New Philips LED is slimmer, lighter, and cheaper
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Patio furniture: Spend less, get more
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What to buy at Walmart and what to avoid
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Leaky plumbing can drain your bank account
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Get your electric lawn mower through a lawn mower exchange
Get your electric lawn mower through a lawn mower exchange If you've decided to switch from your gas mower to an electric mower this year, take advantage of lawn mower exchange. These programs, which...
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3 reasons to consider switching to LED lightbulbs
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3 poisoning hazards that are hiding in your home
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5 highlights from Consumer Reports’ mower testing
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Allergy-proof your home this spring
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Is now a good time to buy or sell a home?
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Top-rated matching washers and dryers
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Don't trust the claims on e-cigarette websites
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Let’s give a shout-out to the quietest leaf blowers
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Get the look of a designer kitchen for less
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