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Ownership costs
Ownership costs Getting a good deal when buying your car is important. But it's just as critical to look down the road at how much a vehicle will cost you to own. Here are the models we've tested that...
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Can lithium batteries be used in smoke detectors?
Can lithium batteries be used in smoke detectors? Q. Do you recommend using 9-volt lithium batteries to replace standard batteries in smoke detectors so that the replacement cycle can be...
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How much can where you sit affect TV picture quality?
How much can where you sit affect TV picture quality? Q. How much can where you sit affect the picture quality of your TV? And which models have the widest viewing angles?—Barbara Walsh, Pittsburgh,...
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Why is it ill-advised to buy drugs from Canada and other countries?
Why is it ill-advised to buy drugs from Canada and other countries? Q. You warn against buying drugs abroad because they may not be approved by the FDA. Are drugs that are sold in Canada not inspected...
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Secrets to a better night’s sleep
Secrets to a better night’s sleep How do you get a good night’s rest? Consumer Reports recently posed that question to 8,900 people who reported having few sleep difficulties (or none) in the previous...
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Pickup truck showdown: Chevrolet vs. Ford vs. Ram
Pickup truck showdown: Chevrolet vs. Ford vs. Ram When it comes to full-size pickups, there are really just two classes: the trucks from the Big Three and those from everyone else. Consider this:...
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Caramel color: The health risk that may be in your soda
Caramel color: The health risk that may be in your soda Caramel color, added to many soft drinks and some foods to turn them brown, may sound harmless, even appetizing. But in no way does it resemble...
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5 Valentine’s Day gifts your tech-savvy sweetheart will love
5 Valentine’s Day gifts your tech-savvy sweetheart will love If your beloved thinks candy and flowers are passé, then express your commitment this Valentine’s Day by giving them one of these gadgets....
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Top 5 trends from the 2014 Builders’ Show
Top 5 trends from the 2014 Builders’ Show Some 75,000 builders, designers, remodelers, and more descended on Las Vegas last week for the 2014 International Builders’ Show. For the first time ever, the...
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Average gas prices
Average gas prices Gas prices are mixed across the country compared to the week before. The national gasoline average is up two cents from this time last week and about thirty cents down from a year...
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10 safety checks to make before you buy
10 safety checks to make before you buy You need to consider several factors when evaluating a vehicle's overall safety. They range from how it performs in an emergency-handling situation and how it...
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3 dangerous side effects of hot yoga and other trendy classes
3 dangerous side effects of hot yoga and other trendy classes As temperatures drop, you might be tempted to turn indoors for a workout. And for some, hot yoga is the ultimate chill breaker. One...
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Target breach shows why you must keep track of your automatic payments
Target breach shows why you must keep track of your automatic payments If you’re like a lot of people affected by the recent theft of credit and debit card data from Target, your bank has cancelled...
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Mazda3 delights, Jeep Cherokee disappoints in Consumer Reports' tests
Mazda3 delights, Jeep Cherokee disappoints in Consumer Reports' tests We’ve just finished testing two popular new models: the Mazda3 and Jeep Cherokee. Seemingly propelled by buzz, each model entered...
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5 reasons digital cameras leave smart-phone photography in the dust
5 reasons digital cameras leave smart-phone photography in the dust Which camera is the best one to use? The one you have with you. Often, that's the smart phone in your pocket or purse. But for...
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Understanding the car tire-grading system
Understanding the car tire-grading system No, “UTQG” is not a play dictated by Peyton Manning during a Super Bowl huddle. The Uniform Tire Quality Grade is a comparative assessment applied to most car...
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PS4 owners: New PS Vita gives you more handheld play options
PS4 owners: New PS Vita gives you more handheld play options Sony has announced that it's releasing a new, thinner version of the PlayStation Vita, its mobile gaming device, this spring. The Vita is...
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Farrow & Ball showrooms are as posh as their paint
Farrow & Ball showrooms are as posh as their paint Like many local hardware stores, mine is a hodgepodge of stuff, with drawers full of nails and sacks of peat moss stacked near the door in...
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3.5 million reasons to be careful when buying a used car
3.5 million reasons to be careful when buying a used car If you're thinking about buying a used car, it's essential to learn not only as much as you can about the specific vehicles you're looking at...
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Russell Simmons talks with Consumer Reports
Russell Simmons talks with Consumer Reports Co-founder of the hip-hop music label Def Jam and entrepreneur Russell Simmons paid a visit to the Consumer Reports headquarters in Yonkers, N.Y., today,...
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