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Don't miss these Memorial Day home center sales
Don't miss these Memorial Day home center sales Holiday weekends are a great time to check out sales at the home center and this Memorial Day weekend is no exception. Consumer Reports took a spin...
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Don’t make this costly mortgage-shopping mistake
Don’t make this costly mortgage-shopping mistake As with anything you buy, scoring the best deal on a mortgage or refinancing involves shopping around. Yet 77 percent of borrowers applied for a loan...
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Best robotic vacuums from Consumer Reports' tests
Best robotic vacuums from Consumer Reports' tests Who wouldn’t appreciate some extra help with the vacuuming before the guests arrive? Robotic vacuums such as the six we’ve tested won’t clean carpets...
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Do I need to flip my pillow-top mattress?
Do I need to flip my pillow-top mattress? Q. I read your most recent mattress reviews with great interest. Some manufacturers put the pillow top only on one side and claim that the mattress doesn’t...
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Made in America
Made in America Almost 8 in 10 American consumers say they would rather buy an American-made product than an imported one, according to a recent Consumer Reports survey. And more than 60 percent say...
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How to install a window air conditioner
How to install a window air conditioner Two out of three homeowners install their own window air conditioners, according to GE. To avoid any ‘duh’ moments, there are a few questions to answer before...
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Pros and cons of gas and electric pressure washers
Pros and cons of gas and electric pressure washers Professional cleaning at a do-it-yourself price has helped move pressure washers beyond the tool-rental shop and into your local home center. Lower...
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Take the guesswork out of mattress shopping
Take the guesswork out of mattress shopping Firm or soft? Innerspring or foam? Finding a comfortable mattress is an intensely personal experience. That's why Consumer Reports encourages shoppers to...
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Top refrigerator brands from Consumer Reports
Top refrigerator brands from Consumer Reports With more than 300 models, Consumer Reports' refrigerator Ratings cover a big chunk of the market. But we can’t review every model out there, especially...
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When it really pays to buy online
When it really pays to buy online You can buy practically anything online, but that doesn’t mean you’ll always want to—or ought to. The convenience is undeniable, of course, but the matter of cost is...
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Save on cooling costs without breaking a sweat
Save on cooling costs without breaking a sweat Tougher federal energy standards mean that today’s air conditioners are a lot more efficient than they used to be and cost less to operate. That’s good...
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How to cut your water use in half
How to cut your water use in half As the saying goes, you can’t squeeze water from a stone. But that’s what California residents have been trying to do as the state’s drought stretches into its fourth...
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Counterfeit goods: How to tell the real from the rip-off
Counterfeit goods: How to tell the real from the rip-off As the world has grown smaller, more and more foreign-made goods are hitting our shores. Among them, a flood of fakes, fueled in part by the...
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Men and women shop for appliances differently
Men and women shop for appliances differently When men and women go shopping for appliances, they’re both looking for the best price but they go about getting it in slightly different ways. Women are...
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FCC's proposal to crack down on robocalls is a good move
FCC's proposal to crack down on robocalls is a good move Are you hounded by automated phone calls with recorded pitches for things like medical alert devices or home security systems? Do you get texts...
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The pressure washer specs that matter most
The pressure washer specs that matter most After spending up to $90 a day renting a pressure washer to clean your deck, garage, or siding, you may be tempted to buy your own. If you’re a first-time...
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How to landscape around a central A/C unit
How to landscape around a central A/C unit Let’s face it: Despite the comfort they provide inside, outdoor air conditioners can be an eyesore. But with some strategically placed landscaping, you can...
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Why a bike helmet might save your brain
Why a bike helmet might save your brain Bike helmets can't prevent a broken leg, like the one U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry suffered in a bike accident in France over the weekend. But they can...
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8 products on deep discount in June
8 products on deep discount in June Consumer Reports analysts track prices year-round, so we can tell you when products are on sale, month by month. If you're looking for a new swimsuit or summer...
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5 ways to protect yourself from a tick bite
5 ways to protect yourself from a tick bite With summer approaching, you should be on your guard for a new crop of deer ticks and the diseases they can carry, such as Lyme, which affects about 300,000...
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