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Is fine china safe in a dishwasher?
Is fine china safe in a dishwasher? Q. I’m about to purchase a new dishwasher and want to know which models will not harm my delicate china. (It has gold trim around the edges.) I’m mainly considering...
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5 reasons to skip taking vitamin C for colds
5 reasons to skip taking vitamin C for colds Sniffles, sneezes and an achy head are a good indicator that you’ve caught a cold—and nobody wants to be sick during the holidays. But unfortunately,...
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Cannondale Teramo bike helmet fails Consumer Reports’ safety test
Cannondale Teramo bike helmet fails Consumer Reports’ safety test Wearing a properly fitted bicycle helmet is the “single most effective way to prevent head injury resulting from a bicycle crash,”...
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How to choose the right snow blower
How to choose the right snow blower Ceaseless cold, merciless ice, sleet, and snow—if you loved last winter, get ready for the sequel. To beat it, in America’s most-frigid states, you’ll want a snow...
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Wolfgang Puck Pressure Oven put to a taste test
Wolfgang Puck Pressure Oven put to a taste test Wolfgang Puck wants families to gather at the dinner table and enjoy a great meal together. He admits that’s hard to do, but his solution is the...
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The best hot chocolate to savor this winter
The best hot chocolate to savor this winter Have you been buying the same hot chocolate mix for years? You might want to rethink that purchase. Consumer Reports recently evaluated eight popular hot...
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The best humidifiers for fighting colds and mold
The best humidifiers for fighting colds and mold Heating air dries it out—humidity levels indoors can drop to as low as 10 percent—causing itchy eyes, scratchy throats, cracks in furniture, and loads...
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Best gas ranges from Consumer Reports' tests
Best gas ranges from Consumer Reports' tests Cooking with gas has its fans. They’ll rave about how the flame makes it easier to judge the heat, and how quickly you can adjust the heat from high to...
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Best last-minute gifts from the supermarket
Best last-minute gifts from the supermarket Last-minute Christmas gifts from the supermarket are surprisingly easy to find if you're willing to be creative. Pluses: Your supermarket gift is likely to...
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The highs and lows of Samsung's elite kitchen suite
The highs and lows of Samsung's elite kitchen suite A suite of kitchen appliances creates a seamless look, tied together by matching style and finish. The Samsung Chef Collection suite is sleek and...
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5 simple rules for happy holiday gift returns
5 simple rules for happy holiday gift returns Want to know who the real Scrooges are this time of year? It's the bands of organized retail criminals who go on shoplifting sprees, then brazenly try to...
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The best washing machines of 2014
The best washing machines of 2014 It’s that time of the year, time to take a break from the holiday fun, the parties, and the good food and make best and worst lists. Best movies, best books, and yes,...
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Best refrigerators of 2014
Best refrigerators of 2014 It was a busy year in Consumer Reports' refrigerators lab, with more than 100 units passing through our temperature-controlled chambers. In the process, our testers packed...
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Consumer Reports’ best dishwashers of 2014
Consumer Reports’ best dishwashers of 2014 By this point in the year, with holiday entertaining behind you, you’re either thrilled with your dishwasher’s ability to keep up with you or ready to...
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Consumer Reports’ best emergency gear of 2014
Consumer Reports’ best emergency gear of 2014 As 2014 skids to a stop, any major purchase we wanted to make—but didn't get around to—tends to top the wish list for the coming year. That often includes...
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Watch out for cold-weather heart attacks
Watch out for cold-weather heart attacks Q. I’ve heard that the risk of heart attack is higher in winter. How can I protect myself? A. A recent international study found that heart attack risk factors...
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Viewpoint: Improving the marketplace for consumers
Viewpoint: Improving the marketplace for consumers Did You know that forms you sign when you or a relative enter a medical facility could signal your consent to take whatever drug is prescribed—even...
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Putting an end to an endless washing machine cycle
Putting an end to an endless washing machine cycle Wednesday is wash day at the home of Joya and Lewis Fevola on Staten Island in New York. Usually they do six large loads. But when their new LG...
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The danger signs of sleep apnea
The danger signs of sleep apnea Q. Does the fact that I snore mean I have sleep apnea? A. While snoring is one of the signs of sleep apnea, it doesn't always indicate someone has the condition. About...
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5 ways to make your exercise plan stick
5 ways to make your exercise plan stick With a new year upon us it’s time for the inevitable flurry of health-based resolutions—the promise to lose those extra 10 pounds, eat better, or hit the gym...
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