Milder temperatures mean lower electric bills this summerJune 14th, 2013Milder temperatures mean lower electric bills this summer With milder weather forecast for June, July and August, the U.S. Energy Information Administration is predicting that Americans will be paying less for… Read more |
How to make sure your generator works when you need it
Pick a road trip car for our engineer
Pick a road trip car for our engineer
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Guide to the 2013 motorcycles and scooters with ABSJune 14th, 2013Guide to the 2013 motorcycles and scooters with ABS Antilock brakes (ABS) have the potential to reduce motorcycle crash fatalities by 37 percent, according to research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety… Read more |
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Where can I look up drug interactions?June 14th, 2013Where can I look up drug interactions? Several drug interaction checkers are available online that can help you determine if your prescription drugs may interact with each other, as well as over-the-counter drugs,… Read more |
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Consumer Reports and other groups call for a 'kill switch' to fight phone theftJune 13th, 2013Consumer Reports and other groups call for a ‘kill switch’ to fight phone theft With smart-phone theft reaching epidemic proportions, a coalition of more than 50 law enforcement agencies, scholars, consumer… Read more |
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Police find suspect in dryer after bungled burglaryJune 13th, 2013Police find suspect in dryer after bungled burglary Dryer capacities have increased in recent years to keep up with washer capacities so large that they held 17 to 24 pounds of laundry in Consumer Reports tests…. Read more |
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5 great summer appsJune 13th, 20135 great summer apps Whether you’re taking an epic vacation or staycationing close to home, the right apps can help make your summer more fun, and safer, too. We found five that we love. Pocket (free, iOS and… Read more |
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Weight-loss pill Belviq is now available, but we say skip itJune 13th, 2013Weight-loss pill Belviq is now available, but we say skip it A year after receiving approval by the Food and Drug Administration, you can finally get a prescription for the new weight-loss drug Belviq. But don’t…. Read more |
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New LG and Pantech smart phones rival more expensive modelsJune 13th, 2013New LG and Pantech smart phones rival more expensive models LG and Pantech, two companies that barely made a blip in the smart-phone world until recently, are churning out noteworthy models that earn high scores in… Read more |
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How higher fuel economy standards will save you moneyJune 13th, 2013How higher fuel economy standards will save you money Consumers who buy the fuel-efficient new cars that will roll out to meet tough new fuel economy standards will save thousands of dollars over the life of the… Read more |
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To get the latest models and best deals, buy a refrigerator nowJune 13th, 2013To get the latest models and best deals, buy a refrigerator now Manufacturers often roll out new refrigerators in early summer, making now a great time to shop, whether you’re remodeling the kitchen or your old… Read more |
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Video: Consumer Reports event looks at the future for fuel economyJune 13th, 2013Video: Consumer Reports event looks at the future for fuel economy Consumer Reports is hosting an event today for academia, government, industry, and media to explore the state of fuel economy today and look to the… Read more |
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Five signs the house you want to buy is a money pitJune 13th, 2013Five signs the house you want to buy is a money pit The tight housing market has sparked the return of bidding wars and desperate buyers in certain cities and towns. While you may need to act fast to land your… Read more |
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