Tricks for getting the most from your credit cards when holiday shopping
Tricks for getting the most from your credit cards when holiday shopping While you may be focused on figuring out what you’ll be for Halloween, the frightening truth is that the holiday shopping...
View ArticleThe inside dope on outlet malls
The inside dope on outlet malls You’ll find lots of holiday festivities at most outlet malls—carolers, cocoa, Santa and his photo-snapping elves. And for the fifth year in a row, shoppers at the...
View ArticleQ&A With Costco's CEO, W. Craig Jelinek
Q&A With Costco's CEO, W. Craig Jelinek To call Costco a store is an understatement: While stocking up on paper products and pantry staples, the retailer’s 74.5 million cardholders can also get an...
View ArticleAre coffee and wine good for you?
Are coffee and wine good for you? For many people, the day begins with a cup of coffee and ends with a glass of red wine. If you have seen the headlines touting the health benefits of both...
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Reader tip More than 140 Consumer Reports experts work overtime, analyzing everything from health clinics to hair dye, but we rely on you to share the surprising strategies that make your life a...
View Article7 products on deep discount in November
7 products on deep discount in November Gearing up for your holiday shopping? You might think that because you faithfully compare prices online before buying, download coupons to your phone, and watch...
View ArticleWalmart sells top-rated lightbulbs at bargain prices
Walmart sells top-rated lightbulbs at bargain prices You might think of Walmart as the place to shop for groceries and stock up on paper towels and detergent. And you wouldn’t be alone. Consumer...
View Article7 scariest kitchen accidents
7 scariest kitchen accidents Kitchens are considered the heart of the home but they’re also home to a lot of equipment that can pose safety hazards. Cooking fires top the list of things that can go...
View ArticleWalmart, mum so far on Black Friday, announces early-November deals
Walmart, mum so far on Black Friday, announces early-November deals We're still weeks away from Thanksgiving and the four-day Black Friday bonanza, but at Walmart the holiday-sales season starts on...
View ArticleThe trick to removing ghastly Halloween stains
The trick to removing ghastly Halloween stains On Halloween you'll come across superheroes and princesses, ghosts and witches. You'll also see little monsters, perhaps your own, covered with...
View ArticleHalloween can be terrifying for cats and dogs
Halloween can be terrifying for cats and dogs As cute as it may seem to dress your feline friend or canine companion in a Halloween costume, a frightened dog in a cape is nobody’s idea of fun...
View ArticleDoing laundry in cold water will save you loads
Doing laundry in cold water will save you loads Want to pay nothing for laundry detergent this year? Start washing your clothes in cold water. It could save you $60 or so in energy costs (or more if...
View ArticleTop-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...
View ArticleDon't fall apart when you fall back for end of Daylight Saving Time
Don't fall apart when you fall back for end of Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time ends throughout most of the United States at 2 a.m. (your local time) this Sunday Nov. 2, when you turn back...
View ArticleThe best vacuums for holiday cleanup
The best vacuums for holiday cleanup You can plan your dinner courses to a tee, chill the wine just right, and still feel behind the eight ball because your vacuum cleaner conked out at a critical...
View Article8 tools that make holiday cooking a breeze
8 tools that make holiday cooking a breeze You have better things to worry about during the holiday season than how your kitchen equipment will perform when you're whipping up a celebratory meal. You...
View ArticleHow to host a party without busting the budget
How to host a party without busting the budget Is this a year when you have more time than money? Then it’s a great time to be a host. Put your extra hours to work on food and décor, and you can throw...
View ArticleFireplace and wood stove smoke can make you sick
Fireplace and wood stove smoke can make you sick Q. Does smoke from fireplaces and wood stoves cause breathing problems? A. Smoke particles can irritate airways and reduce lung function, leading to...
View ArticleEnergy-saving features your new home should have
Energy-saving features your new home should have Today’s homebuyers have the potential to save a lot of money on their utility bills by focusing their search on homes with such energy-saving...
View Article2 toxins an air purifier can't remove from the air
2 toxins an air purifier can't remove from the air Air purifiers can be great for trapping fine particles like dust, pollen, and smoke that swirl about in your home’s air, as Consumer Reports...
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