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The cat fur flies in Consumer Reports' vacuum tests
The cat fur flies in Consumer Reports' vacuum tests To find our how well a vacuum picks up dirt, how much it retains, how easy it is to maneuver, and how noisy it is, Consumer Reports puts its vacuum...
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Refrigerator freshness features that matter most
Refrigerator freshness features that matter most It shows how competitive the refrigerator business has become that just one of 23 models from Consumer Reports' latest testing made our recommended...
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Ranges have changed since you last replaced yours
Ranges have changed since you last replaced yours Day six and my range still isn’t fixed. It died unexpectedly, surrounded by family and friends. I was hoping it would make it to 15 years. But this...
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Pick the right vacuum for the job
Pick the right vacuum for the job Upright or canister? Bagged or bagless? Corded or cordless. These are just some of the decisions you'll have to make when buying a vacuum. If you have carpeting, you...
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Want to sleep better? Get yourself a new smoke detector and CO alarm.
Want to sleep better? Get yourself a new smoke detector and CO alarm. House fires can happen to anybody at any time, but they occur most often in the winter, when people are using heating equipment,...
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Whatever happened to CFL bulbs?
Whatever happened to CFL bulbs? CFLs have improved over the years that Consumer Reports has tested them. Back in 2007 you could find CFLs that flickered when first turned on, cast a weird light,...
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Cook these healthy vegetables
Cook these healthy vegetables When it comes to making healthy vegetables, cooked can sometimes be better than raw. Cooking can free up more nutrients for your body to absorb. “Common wisdom says...
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Levels of mercury in tuna are on the rise
Levels of mercury in tuna are on the rise Concentrations of mercury in tuna caught in the Pacific near Hawaii increased at a rate of around 4 percent annually from 1998 through 2008, according to a...
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The best chest freezers for stashing your ice cream
The best chest freezers for stashing your ice cream There's been a lot of turnover in the freezer market. So Consumer Reports is in the process of testing more than 40 new models from across the main...
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Major Presidents' Day sales on large appliances
Major Presidents' Day sales on large appliances This weekend is a good time to get a great buy on a large appliance. Home improvement and big box stores are offering 10 to 30 percent off some stellar...
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Convert your toilet to touchless for just $50
Convert your toilet to touchless for just $50 Bathrooms can be germy places and you don't have to be a germaphobe to see the merits in a toilet that flushes hands-free. Some manufacturers have been...
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The best countertops for busy kitchens
The best countertops for busy kitchens Replacing your kitchen countertops, just the countertops, seems like a reasonable, affordable way to give your kitchen a new look. All countertops look terrific...
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The tax-deductible dog, and other surprises
The tax-deductible dog, and other surprises While you're watching the finale of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this evening, consider this: All those breeders and handlers and other folks who...
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Refrigerators that keep your fruit and veggies fresh
Refrigerators that keep your fruit and veggies fresh Your refrigerator may not be the safest spot to stash fruits and vegetables. Refrigerators get dirty. A research team at the Tennessee State...
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Hamilton Beach brews coffee any way you like it
Hamilton Beach brews coffee any way you like it Single-serve coffeemakers from Hamilton Beach haven’t typically ranked in the top tier of Consumer Reports' coffeemaker tests. But from what we’ve seen...
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7 steps to safe treadmill use and a good workout
7 steps to safe treadmill use and a good workout If you just bought a treadmill as part of resolution to get in shape, you’re probably eager to get it out of the box and assembled so that you can...
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Should you clear the counter for this grill and fryer?
Should you clear the counter for this grill and fryer? Decluttering your kitchen countertops sounds great until you discover yet another new countertop appliance that’s faster, better, or turns out...
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Wrinkled shirt? Forget the iron, reach for the spray.
Wrinkled shirt? Forget the iron, reach for the spray. How many times have you left a load of laundry in the dryer overnight, leaving you with a wrinkled mess? That misstep used to mean a long session...
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5 ways to bring restaurant cooking to your kitchen
5 ways to bring restaurant cooking to your kitchen Many features common in today's kitchen started out in restaurants, including high-powered gas burners and the industrial look of stainless steel....
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Windows that keep winter out and warmth in
Windows that keep winter out and warmth in The weather is a popular topic these days as heavy snowfall and single digit temperatures break records in parts of the country. Add in howling winds and you...
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