The trick to removing ghastly Halloween stains
The trick to removing ghastly Halloween stains On Halloween you'll come across superheroes and princesses, ghosts and witches. You'll also see little monsters, perhaps your own, covered with...
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Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Survey: Ford Continues Fall While Seven Japanese Brands Top List Audi and Cadillac make major jumps in rankings YONKERS, NY—A perfect storm of reliability problems...
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Avoid generator risks by following these safety tips A good generator can get you through a power outage but it also poses safety hazards of its own including carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock...
View ArticleJapanese brands tops in Consumer Reports' 2012 Car Reliability Survey, Ford...
Japanese brands tops in Consumer Reports' 2012 Car Reliability Survey, Ford continues fall Japanese brands dominate the latest Consumer Reports' Car Reliability Survey, claiming the top seven spots in...
View ArticleFull-sized Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels edition brings out the inner child
Full-sized Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels edition brings out the inner child The Camaro been offered in numerous special editions and treatments through the years, with many going on to adorn museums and...
View ArticleThe 10 least reliable cars
The 10 least reliable cars Just because a model is reliable, doesn't mean it is recommended by Consumer Reports. Two out of the top 10 most reliable vehicles don't perform well enough in our tests for...
View ArticleIs your pharmacy open during Hurricane Sandy?
Is your pharmacy open during Hurricane Sandy? Want to find out if pharmacies in your area are open during Hurricane Sandy or other disasters? A useful online tool we discovered is from a group called...
View ArticleHusqvarna introduces a tool-free way to change mower blades
Husqvarna introduces a tool-free way to change mower blades Lawn-tractor blades tend to cut most evenly when they're designed to either mulch, side-discharge or bag what you cut, not a combination of...
View ArticleTo get through an emergency, how big a generator do you need?
To get through an emergency, how big a generator do you need? Below you'll find information of what generators of different sizes can power. Pick a model with a wattage at least equal to the total for...
View ArticleAvoiding Car-Buying Gotchas - from Consumer Reports
Avoiding Car-Buying Gotchas - from Consumer Reports Here are some things to do to avoid common pitfalls and outright rip-offs when buying a new car. Car-Buying Gotchas Subscribe now! Subscribe to...
View ArticleAverage gas prices--Oct. 29, 2012
Average gas prices--Oct. 29, 2012 Gas prices have dropped significantly around the country, giving some relief to drivers compared to the week before. The national gasoline average is 12 cents above...
View ArticleFood safety when the power goes out
Food safety when the power goes out If you lost power during Hurricane Sandy, don't taste the food to see if it's OK. Instead, follow this advice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: • Keep the...
View ArticleFinding clean water after a flood
Finding clean water after a flood Floods can contaminate the water you drink, making a bad situation worse. Obviously, the simplest step is using bottled water if you can. If that's not available,...
View ArticleWhat to do after a hurricane if you use a home medical device
What to do after a hurricane if you use a home medical device If you rely on electricity for home medical equipment like an oxygen tank, ventilator, medical bed, wheel chair, or blood glucose monitor,...
View ArticleIn Sandy's wake, roll up your sleeves—for possible fight with your home...
In Sandy's wake, roll up your sleeves—for possible fight with your home insurer As survivors of Superstorm Sandy start cleaning up the estimated $20 billion in destruction, homeowners need to prepare...
View ArticleStock up on batteries for flashlights before Hurricane Sandy hits
Stock up on batteries for flashlights before Hurricane Sandy hits You can't control Mother Nature, but you can be prepared when a storm such as Hurricane Sandy hits. Among the many items to have on...
View ArticleA Rice Health Alert - from Consumer Reports
A Rice Health Alert - from Consumer Reports Rice is super-affordable and can be a healthy alternative to potatoes or pasta. But it has potentially worrisome levels of arsenic. Rice Alert Subscribe...
View ArticleOne Year after Bank Transfer Day, Bank Switching Obstacles Remain
One Year after Bank Transfer Day, Bank Switching Obstacles Remain Consumers Union Calls for Reforms to Make It Easier to Move Your Money As the one year anniversary of Bank Transfer Day approaches,...
View ArticleCell phone users in Sandy-affected areas advised to limit calls for now
Cell phone users in Sandy-affected areas advised to limit calls for now If you've made cell-phone calls in the past few days, you may have noticed sub-par quality and even encountered the dreaded "all...
View ArticleBeware of scams during Hurricane Sandy cleanup
Beware of scams during Hurricane Sandy cleanup Whether you're a victim of Hurricane Sandy seeking relief or someone who wants to help out, don't become a victim of fraud. Our experts and those at the...
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