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The scoop on ice cream scoops
The scoop on ice cream scoops Perhaps equal to how much we love ice cream is how much we hate scooping it. Tackling ice cream straight out of the freezer isn't an easy task. Our testers tried four...
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In our chain saw tests, a Stihl is the clear winner
In our chain saw tests, a Stihl is the clear winner After so many severe storms in recent years, homeowners who never dreamed of buying a chain saw now consider the power tool a must-have. That's why...
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Cook your turkey burgers and hamburgers the right way
Cook your turkey burgers and hamburgers the right way If you're grilling burgers this weekend, remember to use a meat thermometer—and that different temperature rules apply to ground beef and turkey....
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Personal blenders make quick work of your morning smoothie
Personal blenders make quick work of your morning smoothie Taking your morning smoothie on the road used to require a separate travel cup. So-called personal blenders simplify the process by combining...
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Washer and dryer features that save loads of money
Washer and dryer features that save loads of money Expensive washers and dryers don't necessarily clean or dry better than those that cost $700 to $900. But they do have the latest features and in...
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Premium blenders are worth the price—if you choose wisely
Premium blenders are worth the price—if you choose wisely You could spend a few hundred bucks on a new blender only to wind up with watery margaritas and smoothies that might better be called...
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A $2,000 pro-style range beats some bigger names in our tests
A $2,000 pro-style range beats some bigger names in our tests Wolf, Viking and Thermador are familiar names to fans of pro-style ranges, but what about the lesser known brands that cost less? Consumer...
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The best wrinkle remover? A steam ironing system.
The best wrinkle remover? A steam ironing system. Despite their pressing prowess, steam ironing systems aren't as popular in the U.S. as they are in Europe. With their large water tanks, the systems...
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The best hand and stick vacuums for light-duty cleaning
The best hand and stick vacuums for light-duty cleaning Hand and stick vacuums are small, lightweight picker-uppers meant for spilled cereal, dirty car interiors, and other messes too small to require...
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Honda mower with self-charging electric start cuts great too
Honda mower with self-charging electric start cuts great too One of the frustrations of mowing the lawn is getting the dang mower to start. So when Honda introduced a nifty self-charging electric...
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Breville reclaims its spot atop our food processor Ratings
Breville reclaims its spot atop our food processor Ratings When we first reported on the Breville Sous Chef BFP800XL food processor last year, it made news by beating out Cuisinart, the appliance...
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Dryers get better at letting you know lint is blocking the vent
Dryers get better at letting you know lint is blocking the vent A lint-filled dryer vent is not just a lot of fluff. The clogged vent increases drying time and energy use, and worse, lint can cause...
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Can our top-rated knives cut it in a professional kitchen?
Can our top-rated knives cut it in a professional kitchen? Consumer Reports has put more than 50 knife sets to the test. But what do professional chefs look for in a blade? To find out, we asked Kenji...
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How to use your shades, blinds and curtains to beat the heat
How to use your shades, blinds and curtains to beat the heat Air conditioning is blissful during the summer but running it non-stop during a heat wave will have you cursing when you get your utility...
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Essentials for your summer camping trip
Essentials for your summer camping trip July, which happens to be National Park and Recreation Month, offers a perfect chance to explore America's more than 400 national parks. If camping is in order,...
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Don't short sheet the bed and other tips for college living
Don't short sheet the bed and other tips for college living College students will be off to campus in the coming weeks and are shopping in earnest to furnish the rooms where they'll be spending the...
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Keep pets safe in the dog days of summer
Keep pets safe in the dog days of summer A heat wave is hard enough to take as a human, but it can be just as dangerous—or more so—for pets, as I was reminded in a recent e-mail alert from my vet....
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Four new Bosch dishwashers added to our list of top picks
Four new Bosch dishwashers added to our list of top picks Of the 51 dishwashers on Consumer Reports' top picks list, 34 are made by Bosch including four new models that we just added. In our...
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The five best food processors from our tests for $100 or less
The five best food processors from our tests for $100 or less Consumer Reports' top-rated food processor, the Breville BFP800XL/A is masterful in just about every way, and it's incredibly quiet. But...
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Backyard and bathroom updates are the summer's top projects
Backyard and bathroom updates are the summer's top projects Home improvement activity is heating up this summer with 60 percent of homeowners expecting to spend an average of $1,200 on at least one...
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