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Make sure your Thanksgiving doesn't go up in smoke
Make sure your Thanksgiving doesn't go up in smoke Your kitchen may be the center of your holiday activities, but be careful—it’s also where most house fires start. And the peak day for home cooking...
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Huge Black Friday sales on large appliances
Huge Black Friday sales on large appliances Forget those silly doorbusters, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Sears are having some serious sales this weekend that can make it worth braving the crowds. All...
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Are crowds ruining Black Friday?
Are crowds ruining Black Friday? Come this extended holiday weekend, more Americans will be thinking about turkey, football, parades, and leftovers instead of shopping. According to Consumer Reports’...
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Inexpensive dishwasher detergents get the job done
Inexpensive dishwasher detergents get the job done Imagine your toughest pile of dishes—maybe a few hours after a big holiday meal, plates covered in sticky cranberry sauce, pots coated in grease and...
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8 products on deep discount in December
8 products on deep discount in December This time of year you'll see plenty of discount signs in stores. You might think just about everything is on sale for the holidays. But Consumer Reports product...
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The best time to buy things, month by month
The best time to buy things, month by month Every day you probably get e-mail, texts, tweets, and circulars announcing great sales. The days of watching the calendar and buying products at the time of...
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Don't get ripped off at the checkout during the holidays
Don't get ripped off at the checkout during the holidays During the holiday shopping rush, whether you’re buying gifts, food, decorations or anything else, it’s easy to lose focus on what you’re...
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Holiday shipping deadlines: Make sure your Christmas gifts arrive on time
Holiday shipping deadlines: Make sure your Christmas gifts arrive on time If want all of your holiday gifts to arrive by Christmas this year, you'd better finish your gift shopping soon. Check out the...
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The best places to buy exercise equipment
The best places to buy exercise equipment January is the busiest time of year for exercise equipment sales, as well-fed consumers look to make good on their health-based New Year's resolutions. But if...
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Best thermostat settings for winter
Best thermostat settings for winter Q. What should I set my thermostat to during the winter? A. Since central heating went mainstream in the 1960s, the average temperature for occupied rooms is up to...
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Will a Dyson vacuum rip your carpet?
Will a Dyson vacuum rip your carpet? Q. I’ve had a Dyson vacuum for years and love it. But when I recently shopped for a new carpet, the dealers told me that using a Dyson would void the carpet...
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Would you want a small appliance as a holiday gift?
Would you want a small appliance as a holiday gift? Some people want cash, others want the latest gadget, and if you're to believe all those TV commercials, lots of folks are getting brand new BMWs...
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Holiday LED lights burn bright and save energy too
Holiday LED lights burn bright and save energy too As you dust off and untangle strand after strand of Christmas lights it’s a fine time to think about switching to LEDs. Compared to incandescent...
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What's the difference between the CE and UL symbols you see on some products?
What's the difference between the CE and UL symbols you see on some products? Q. I am familiar with the Underwriters Laboratories symbol, but now everything I see is imprinted with the stylized CE....
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Ultimate Gift Ideas interactive video will guide you to the perfect presents
Ultimate Gift Ideas interactive video will guide you to the perfect presents Our new Ultimate Gift Ideas video takes you on a customized tour inside Consumer Reports, where you can choose your own...
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Top small appliance picks for your gift list
Top small appliance picks for your gift list Some of Consumer Reports’ top-rated small appliances carry big price tags so now’s a good time to look for holiday sales online or in the stores. As the...
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Get your house ready for more holiday guests
Get your house ready for more holiday guests The guests are gone and maybe the leftover turkey too. If you’re expecting even more company for the upcoming holidays, consider Thanksgiving a trial run....
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7 reasons why you may be so tired
7 reasons why you may be so tired “If I’m so healthy, why am I tired all of the time?” asked my patient, a 47-year-old mother. I had examined her, reviewed her lab tests, and assured her that all was...
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Best holiday gift ideas for Dad
Best holiday gift ideas for Dad It's not too early to start thinking now about a holiday gift for dad. We’ve combed our Ratings and recommendations to come up with a list to get you started. Our...
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How much fuel do you need to run a generator?
How much fuel do you need to run a generator? Neglect your leaf blower, and you’ll be raking up everything. Shrug off maintaining the snow blower, and you’ll be shoveling. But ignoring your portable...
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