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Tempur-Pedic's latest mattresses have springs
Tempur-Pedic's latest mattresses have springs Tempur-Pedic made its name with memory-foam mattresses, tracing its roots “to NASA’s innovative technology to protect astronauts.” Then the manufacturer...
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Below-normal hurricane season predicted for 2015
Below-normal hurricane season predicted for 2015 For the third year in a row, weather forecasters are predicting a quieter hurricane season with fewer storms than normal. The National Oceanic and...
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Persil tops Tide in laundry detergent tests
Persil tops Tide in laundry detergent tests Tide has been at the top of Consumer Reports' laundry detergent Ratings more than any other brand. Its success has helped Procter & Gamble dominate the...
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Brinkmann gas grill passes safety test
Brinkmann gas grill passes safety test Grilling your dinner is one of the pleasures of summer. Sure, you want a grill that preheats quickly and does well on low and high heat but you also want a grill...
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Prevent food poisoning from listeria bacteria
Prevent food poisoning from listeria bacteria Ice cream lovers were shocked this spring when Blue Bell Creameries halted sales after an investigation by federal and state health officials revealed...
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Don't treat your lawn tractor like a car
Don't treat your lawn tractor like a car Trading up to a lawn tractor or other riding mower can be a liberating experience for anyone who’s been pushing a mower over a half-acre or more. But with all...
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Dehumidifiers that keep damp basements dry
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Safety standards for window blinds and shades need to be tougher
Safety standards for window blinds and shades need to be tougher About once a month a young child dies from strangulation in the cords of a window blind or shade, according to the Consumer Product...
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The best places to buy large and small appliances
The best places to buy large and small appliances Chances are that when you need to replace a major appliance you visit your nearest Home Depot, Lowe’s, or Sears to find a refrigerator, range, or...
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Dekton countertop cracks in Consumer Reports' tests
Dekton countertop cracks in Consumer Reports' tests Kitchen countertops take a lot of abuse. Spills happen, stains can follow, with food coloring one of the toughest to wash away, and not everybody...
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Recommended coffeemaker falls from grace
Recommended coffeemaker falls from grace After Consumer Reports tests a product, our job isn’t over. Product pros continue to monitor the user reviews on our website, especially for our top-rated...
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The how-to-get-anything-fixed guide
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Temperatures are rising and so will your electric bill
Temperatures are rising and so will your electric bill Last summer was mild but this year we won’t be so lucky. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting a steamier season....
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5 terrific side-by-side refrigerators
5 terrific side-by-side refrigerators Side-by-side refrigerators have lost some market share to popular French-door bottom-freezers, but they’re still an excellent choice for many kitchens. In...
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5 top string trimmers for $150 or less
5 top string trimmers for $150 or less Even a well-mowed property can look sloppy without the occasional follow-up with a string trimmer to clear away weeds and other tall growth around obstacles and...
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10 ways to take back your garage
10 ways to take back your garage “The garage is where clutter goes to die,” jokes Amanda M. LeBlanc, a professional organizer in Birmingham, Ala. Many of you said the same thing in Consumer Reports'...
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Gift guide for DIY guys
Gift guide for DIY guys Sure smartwatches are all the rage but not every man wants one for Father’s Day. Some dads would rather spend time in the shed getting their hands dirty than playing games on a...
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Don't repeal country-of-origin labeling on food
Don't repeal country-of-origin labeling on food Food labels give you important information about the products you put in your shopping cart and, ultimately, on your table. But one of the labels that...
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To clear the air, clean your air purifier filter
To clear the air, clean your air purifier filter Consider an air purifier as a last resort after you’ve done everything else you can do to improve your home’s air quality, such as banning indoor...
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Keep your air conditioner humming
Keep your air conditioner humming Dirt is the enemy of an efficient air conditioner. Keep it clean and you’ll be rewarded with more cooling and lower utility bills. Ignore it and you can shorten the...
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