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Do lightbulbs need a health warning label?
Do lightbulbs need a health warning label? Cigarettes and alcohol come with a health warning label—straightforward reminders of the hazards that may result from using the product. Now a lightbulb...
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Don't fall for a jury duty phone scam
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Newer Cree LEDs shine in Consumer Reports' tests
Newer Cree LEDs shine in Consumer Reports' tests One of the big reasons to buy energy-saving LED lightbulbs is that they’re supposed to last 23 years or longer when you use them 3 hours a day. So when...
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Use your gas grill like a stove
Use your gas grill like a stove Your grill can cook just like your stove’s fast-cooking broiler and your slower cooking oven. And once you nail down the steps for setting up your grill for each...
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5 ways to beat the heat and save money too
5 ways to beat the heat and save money too With temperatures rising, your utility bill typically will too. But it’s possible to stay comfortable and keep your cool when rates go up. If you have...
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Persil laundry detergent winning the war on stains
Persil laundry detergent winning the war on stains As laundry detergent goes, it was big news when Persil, a recent import from Europe, took over the top spot in Consumer Reports' laundry detergent...
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What to carry in your roadside emergency kit
What to carry in your roadside emergency kit A roadside emergency can happen at any time, whether your car is new or old. A range of problems can cause it, from a tire failure or mechanical breakdown...
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4 cool refrigerator features that keep food fresh
4 cool refrigerator features that keep food fresh Many new refrigerators have features designed to keep food fresher longer and help cut down on wasted, wilted produce that ends up forgotten on a...
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5 steps to brewing exceptional coffee
5 steps to brewing exceptional coffee The best coffee, for many of us, is what you pick up at your local coffee haunt on the way to work. But that can get expensive, with a medium-size coffee every...
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Is paying for gift wrap when shopping online a smart move?
Is paying for gift wrap when shopping online a smart move? When you're buying a gift online for friends about to get married, a newborn baby, a recent grad, or anyone else, during the checkout process...
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The right window air conditioner for your room size
The right window air conditioner for your room size Size matters when you’re buying a window air conditioner. Buy too small and it will struggle to keep the room at a comfortable temperature; buy too...
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Summer scam alert
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Pros and cons of induction ranges and cooktops
Pros and cons of induction ranges and cooktops Every induction range and cooktop Consumer Reports has tested—19 and counting—delivers fast cooktop heat and superb simmering. That’s because induction...
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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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New Samsung washer has a built-in sink
New Samsung washer has a built-in sink The washboard is back. Open the lid of some new Samsung high-efficiency top-loaders and you’ll see a water jet and a built-in sink with ridges—a modern take on...
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Why your mower starts then stalls
Why your mower starts then stalls The most common symptom of an ailing lawn mower is that it won't start at all or roars to life, runs for a few seconds, and then stops dead. If you ran your mower dry...
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A room-by-room guide to the best paints
A room-by-room guide to the best paints Choosing a color is where many of us start a paint job. But you should really begin with the paint brand. If you get that wrong, the room might not look great...
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5 large appliances that save lots of time
5 large appliances that save lots of time Chores like laundry and dinner prep are probably chewing up more of your day than they need to. That’s what Consumer Reports learned when our testers timed...
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The best lightbulbs for a teenager's bedroom
The best lightbulbs for a teenager's bedroom Being a teenager isn’t easy and sometimes being a parent of a teen is no walk in the park either. Years are spent arguing over important matters and silly...
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