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5 reasons to skip saw palmetto pills for enlarged prostate Constantly rushing to the bathroom is a common complaint among among the millions of men who develop an enlarged prostate gland, or benign...
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When it comes to the Super Bowl, Americans throw a few penalty flags What’s not to like about the Super Bowl, that annual early-February football fiesta? Apparently a lot, according to a recent...
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Mr. Coffee gets smart but in a goofy way The very notion of the connected home implies a bevy of devices, fixtures, and appliances that you can control remotely to improve your life in some meaningful...
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5 Tips for deciding whether to shop online or in the store When it comes to getting the best price when you go shopping, don't assume that a retailer charges the same prices in the store as it does...
View Article5 reasons not to use your lawn tractor to plow snow
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View Article8 steps to keeping your cell phone working in a blizzard
8 steps to keeping your cell phone working in a blizzard Today's smart phones can do just about everything, but when a blizzard, hurricane, or other disruptive weather condition threatens to trap you...
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Don't miss out on these federal energy tax credits While you were busy with the holidays and worrying about the weather, there was some good news about saving money on your taxes. Hidden in a huge...
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How to get your money's worth when buying an LED The guy standing in the lightbulb aisle at the home center was helpful this time. He knew plenty about LEDs, even which dimmers worked with them. But...
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The best blenders for frozen drinks As any host knows, it can be difficult to enjoy your own party when you’re fussing over food and frozen drinks. That’s why any game plan should include dishes you...
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