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Selling It
Selling It In this month's installment of Selling It: Seeing double | A flavor of mystery | Pets not included | A nothing giveaway | Prices that are for the birds | See more Selling It items Location,...
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The pros to know when remodeling your kitchen
The pros to know when remodeling your kitchen In the never-ending battle to keep remodeling costs under control, it’s tempting to skip enlisting outside help. If you know what you want and are working...
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Health gadgets that really work
Health gadgets that really work The modern health-monitoring device craze started with pedometers that simply tracked the number of steps you took in a day. Now there are hundreds of gadgets that you...
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Battle over BuckyBalls finally reaches a conclusion
Battle over BuckyBalls finally reaches a conclusion Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, has long warned about the dangers of tiny, powerful magnets used in desk toys such...
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What to get at Sears and what to forget
What to get at Sears and what to forget Even if it’s not the retail juggernaut you remember as a kid, Sears is still a great place to find a range of products at all price levels. A lot of the hard...
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Why you're waking up in the middle of the night
Why you're waking up in the middle of the night Q: I fall asleep easily but wake up two to three times during the night and feel exhausted in the morning. What should I do? A. The solution depends on...
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Telltale signs that you're overwatering your lawn
Telltale signs that you're overwatering your lawn If you’re watering your lawn every day, you’re doing it wrong. Healthy lawns don’t need that much water and in fact can be damaged by overwatering. By...
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Does a $7,600 bed guarantee a good night's sleep?
Does a $7,600 bed guarantee a good night's sleep? Take one look at Consumer Reports' mattress Ratings, and you’ll see a few innerspring, foam, and adjustable-air mattresses that make our list of top...
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4 ways to fake the look of custom cabinets
4 ways to fake the look of custom cabinets If you’re buying budget-friendly stock or semi-custom cabinets, you don’t have to settle for the ordinary. Decorative elements can give even basic stock...
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Best detergents for smelly sports and camp gear
Best detergents for smelly sports and camp gear All across America, kids are coming home from summer camp with duffel bags full of seriously soiled clothing, some of which haven't have seen the inside...
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The best clothes dryers for $800 or less
The best clothes dryers for $800 or less Some people think $1,600 is way too much to pay for a dryer and for that amount you should be able to get a washer and dryer. Count me in as one of those...
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Top-rated matching washers and dryers
Top-rated matching washers and dryers Matching washer and dryer pairs are a popular choice but some don't make a great couple. Their coordinating style and color make a statement, but you'll question...
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Kenmore dishwashers get unfavorable user reviews
Kenmore dishwashers get unfavorable user reviews A handful of major dishwasher brands have occupied the top spot in Consumer Reports’ dishwasher Ratings in recent years and each time one model...
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Refrigerators that are packed with new features
Refrigerators that are packed with new features Now is a great time to be in the market for a new refrigerator. Stiff competition between major brands, including GE, Kenmore, LG, and Samsung, has...
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Free recipes spice up appliance websites
Free recipes spice up appliance websites If you’re hungry for new recipe ideas, the last place you might think to look for inspiration is an appliance maker’s website. But those sites are no longer...
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Back-to-school shopping guide
Back-to-school shopping guide 19 top free apps for college students College students will soon be heading back to school—with their mobile devices in hand. We've compiled a list of our favorite free...
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Ask the CEO: W. Craig Jelinek
Ask the CEO: W. Craig Jelinek Hey, Costco fans . . . and everyone else. This is your opportunity to get the megastore's CEO to answer your questions. Ask the CEO, a new feature in Consumer Reports...
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Wireless 911 calls need an upgrade
Wireless 911 calls need an upgrade When it comes to cell phones and 911 calls, the news is a mixed bag. The good news: When you're outdoors and make a 911 call with your cell phone, the dispatcher...
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5 common paint problems and how to solve them
5 common paint problems and how to solve them Painting is no picnic so when you make the effort you want to get the best results possible. At Consumer Reports we get lots of questions about how to...
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3 easy ways to fix the floors you have now
3 easy ways to fix the floors you have now Minor damage may even enhance the rustic look of distressed or hand-scraped floors by blending in with other patina, but you’ll probably want to fix other...
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