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Juiceman still champ in Consumer Reports' tests
Juiceman still champ in Consumer Reports' tests Breville makes a lot of exceptional small appliances, including our top-rated food processor, the Breville Sous Chef BFP800XL/A, and our number one...
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How to choose the best humidifier for your space
How to choose the best humidifier for your space Got a scratchy throat or chapped lips? Dry indoor air could be to blame. During the coldest days of winter, when air holds less moisture, humidity...
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How much energy does an Energy Star dryer save?
How much energy does an Energy Star dryer save? When you’re shopping for a new clothes dryer you’ll finally see the Energy Star logo on some dryers. Washing machines have long carried the Energy Star...
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Best ways to finance home repairs
Best ways to finance home repairs Fixing up your home makes sense from a financial standpoint. That’s because the IRS rewards certain types of loans for home improvements with special tax treatment,...
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Best mattresses for back and side sleepers
Best mattresses for back and side sleepers Consumer Reports has updated our mattress Ratings, and the best we’ve tested provide plenty of support, resist bounciness, allow easy movement, and should...
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Make the most of your microwave
Make the most of your microwave You can use your microwave for a lot more than making popcorn and reheating leftovers. It drastically cuts cooking time on things like veggies, fish, and shellfish....
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Another reason to stay away from weight loss supplements
Another reason to stay away from weight loss supplements Taking a dietary supplement to lose weight is not only unnecessary, but also risky. Why? Weight loss supplements are often tainted with...
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Look for safer cleaning supplies to get the job done
Look for safer cleaning supplies to get the job done The annual ritual of spring cleaning is meant to make your home a healthier place, getting rid of a winter’s worth of accumulated dust, mold, and...
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When painting a room, don't neglect the closet
When painting a room, don't neglect the closet You may not give much thought to the inside of your closets when painting a room but paint pros say that choosing the right color and sheen will not only...
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Is shoveling or snow blowing easier on the heart?
Is shoveling or snow blowing easier on the heart? The potential hazards of shoveling snow are well known, especially for folks over 50 who may not be in tip-top shape. But in a recent test, Consumer...
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Read this before replacing your water heater
Read this before replacing your water heater Most people don’t think about their water heaters until there’s a problem or they run out of hot water. If that happens in the next few months, you should...
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Preseason mower maintenance tips from the pros
Preseason mower maintenance tips from the pros It may be several weeks before homeowners across much of the nation can see their lawns. And, after being weighed down with snow, the grass won't need...
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4-door Kenmore refrigerator makes top picks list
4-door Kenmore refrigerator makes top picks list The four-door French-door category in our refrigerator Ratings, just a handful deep a few years ago, has swelled to 15 models, a third of which make...
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5 tips for coping with Daylight Saving Time
5 tips for coping with Daylight Saving Time The hour of sleep you'll lose Sunday morning, March 8, after your clock springs ahead might do more than just make you cranky. Some research suggests it...
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Get your chain saw ready for spring cleanup
Get your chain saw ready for spring cleanup After a winter of shoveling, roof-raking, and other back-breaking chores, another task awaits—ridding the yard of winter's debris. A common part of the job...
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Beautiful laundry rooms for houses big and small
Beautiful laundry rooms for houses big and small The family room had its day, so did the great room. But if ever there was a room that needs rebranding, it’s the laundry room. The very words conjure...
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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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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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6 products on deep discount in January
6 products on deep discount in January This time of year you see plenty of "Sale" signs in stores. You might think just about everything is discounted after the holidays. But Consumer Reports product...
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