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2 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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The best cookware from Consumer Reports' tests
The best cookware from Consumer Reports' tests A cookware set is the perfect gift for newlyweds, new home owners, and college grads moving into their first apartment. Heck, a couple that’s been...
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Keep food poisoning off the menu
Keep food poisoning off the menu Food poisoning can strike any time of the year. But during the holiday season, when we’re often hurriedly preparing meals that are larger than usual, it’s easy to...
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5 five-minute home repairs that cost only pennies
5 five-minute home repairs that cost only pennies Not every homeowner is born with the do-it-yourself gene. But even someone who's all thumbs can master a few simple home repairs and avoid calling the...
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Best small appliances for the big holiday dinner
Best small appliances for the big holiday dinner With a roast filling the oven and side dishes on every available burner, a holiday host can quickly run out of space to cook a meal and all the...
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A wake-up call about the calories in coffee
A wake-up call about the calories in coffee Chances are, you'll indulge in some high-calorie, special foods on Thanksgiving. But you probably don’t think of the coffee you sip at the end of your meal...
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The blenders that make the best smoothies
The blenders that make the best smoothies Knowing that smoothies and frozen drinks are among the most common blender recipes, Consumer Reports modified its test method to better measure those key...
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How to keep your old stove going
How to keep your old stove going Cooking season is heating up, but if your range isn’t, try these tips from Consumer Reports' experts. They can help you keep your old—or new—range cooking and even...
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How to remove white haze from your good dishes
How to remove white haze from your good dishes Soon it’ll be time to get out the good dishes and glassware for holiday entertaining. If you have hard water in your home, chances are your dishware is...
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Best refrigerators for people who love to entertain
Best refrigerators for people who love to entertain If you do a lot of entertaining at home—hosting for the holidays, throwing backyard barbecues—you want a refrigerator with plenty of storage...
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Don't waste time and money prerinsing your dishes
Don't waste time and money prerinsing your dishes Let's face it, routines are hard to break even if they continue well past their expiration date. Take prerinsing your dishes before putting them in...
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Baking equipment that hits the sweet spot—or not
Baking equipment that hits the sweet spot—or not With holiday feasts featured in food magazines, newspaper supplements, and on your favoriite food channels, you know it's time to dust off your old...
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Trust a meat thermometer over a pop-up timer for your turkey
Trust a meat thermometer over a pop-up timer for your turkey It’s a problem that probably goes back all the way to the Pilgrims: How the heck do you know when your Thanksgiving turkey is done? Getting...
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The best humidifiers for combating dry winter air
The best humidifiers for combating dry winter air An unfortunate byproduct of heating your home in cold weather is that it dries out the air. Dry air can irritate nasal passages and increase your risk...
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How to rid your workout clothes of 'permastink'
How to rid your workout clothes of 'permastink' As the weather turns cold, chances are you're exercising at the gym or health club more often. And that means your workout clothes are probably spending...
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Can a pro-style steam oven make you a top chef?
Can a pro-style steam oven make you a top chef? The trend of adapting restaurant appliances for home cooks continues with built-in convection steam ovens that promise speedy, automated cooking and...
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Consumer Reports brings out the best mayonnaise
Consumer Reports brings out the best mayonnaise Mayonnaise is in the news after Unilever, maker of Hellmann's, filed suit against Hampton Creek, accusing the San Francisco startup of false advertising...
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Why consumers prefer top-loading agitator washers
Why consumers prefer top-loading agitator washers Do you know any laundry enthusiasts? Have you ever seen a reality TV show where fun-seeking young people spend nights doing laundry rather than...
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The best washing machines for $800 or less
The best washing machines for $800 or less Life is humming along and then your 12-year-old washer breaks, and as the dirty laundry piles up you find out that the repairs will cost more than half the...
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How to clean up common holiday messes
How to clean up common holiday messes Dealing with dusty decorations, polishing Grandma’s beloved silver platter, getting last year’s candle wax off menorahs and candlesticks, cleaning stained...
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