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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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Warm up your home and keep heating costs down
Warm up your home and keep heating costs down Even if you love cold weather, you want it toasty inside your home. A properly maintained furnace or boiler can give you a warm feeling in your wallet...
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Whatever happened to free holiday gift wrapping?
Whatever happened to free holiday gift wrapping? How much time will you spend wrapping holiday gifts? Americans typically devote around three hours to boxing, wrapping, taping, and tagging, according...
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5 ways to keep your snow blower going
5 ways to keep your snow blower going No matter what type of snow blower you buy, it will require routine maintenance to help it start and make it last the 15 to 20 years you should expect. If you...
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Kitchen gear and small appliances for $100 or less
Kitchen gear and small appliances for $100 or less With the prices of blenders, food processors, and coffeemakers bubbling up, it can be difficult to find an affordable gift that you know will perform...
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Top-rated gifts for the DIYer in your life
Top-rated gifts for the DIYer in your life Every family has at least one. The DIYer who would rather get a new saw or drill than a cashmere sweater or flat-screen TV. Here are a few top-rated presents...
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Is expedited shipping worth the splurge?
Is expedited shipping worth the splurge? Web retailing has made online shopping as easy as 1-2-3, but choosing from among the many shipping methods for that pair of shoes, tablet computer, or...
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Should you buy a snow blower or hire a plow guy?
Should you buy a snow blower or hire a plow guy? With professsional plowing services charging an average of $40 per storm, you’re bound to wonder: Wouldn’t a snow blower pay for itself? Consumer...
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The best way to clean your best linens
The best way to clean your best linens After a year in storage, your holiday table linens may be looking a bit dingy. If so, it’s time for a little laundry therapy with a top-performing detergent. And...
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How much do you have to spend for a top toaster?
How much do you have to spend for a top toaster? The department store Kohl's is making news with its holiday offer of a $5 toaster. It was part of year-long effort to capitalize on Black Friday...
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6 ways to spiff up your house before the holidays
6 ways to spiff up your house before the holidays With just two weeks to go, time to get the house ready for the holidays is growing short. Now’s a good time to take inventory of your pantry and make...
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Don't let shoveling snow send you to the E.R.
Don't let shoveling snow send you to the E.R. Waking up to a driveway full of snow is bad enough. Then you have to brace yourself for the next task: shoveling yourself out. But be careful. The intense...
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Top holiday gifts for the whole family
Top holiday gifts for the whole family Looking for a group gift for a household? Moms, dads, grandparents, and kids of any age will love these gifts that the whole family can enjoy. Also check out...
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LED lightbulbs that promise to help you sleep
LED lightbulbs that promise to help you sleep Lightbulbs used to be boring. Light on. Light off. Dimming was about as high tech as they got. But the LEDs pictured above have the potential to be much...
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Set the perfect table with the wares you have now
Set the perfect table with the wares you have now The holidays are the one time of year that you probably worry about setting your table. Store displays make it look so easy. How do they do it? It’s...
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Hot drinks that keep you healthy
Hot drinks that keep you healthy When you’re feeling tired, cold, or under the weather, there’s nothing better than climbing into bed with a mug of something hot. In addition to being comforting, hot...
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Top holiday gifts for couch potatoes
Top holiday gifts for couch potatoes What do you get that person who would rather be at home, lounging on the sofa? We all have friends and family who are happiest when they’re not doing very much....
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Best dishwashers for after the holiday feast
Best dishwashers for after the holiday feast Before your holiday guests are even out the door, you’ll be thinking about the looming cleanup. Most dishwashers today can accommodate 12 or more place...
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'Make an Offer' lets you haggle your way to savings on Amazon
'Make an Offer' lets you haggle your way to savings on Amazon Following in the footsteps of Priceline (“name your own price”) and eBay (“best offer”), it seems only natural that Amazon, too, has...
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Slow cookers a charm for holiday potlucks
Slow cookers a charm for holiday potlucks With the cold weather, holiday crush, and a pile of party invitations, now’s a great time to get out your slow cooker. It’s the perfect appliance for making...
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