Flaming orange to camouflage, pickups invade Motown
Flaming orange to camouflage, pickups invade Motown Detroit has lots of nicknames: Hitsville, Hockeytown, Motorcity, Good-Luck-Finding-Parking-Here. (OK, I made that last one up). Perhaps we should...
View ArticleCan I use my Medicaid money to buy a private health plan?
Can I use my Medicaid money to buy a private health plan? Q. I applied for insurance on my state’s marketplace and was told that because I’m eligible for Medicaid I can’t get financial help to buy...
View ArticleChrysler fills Detroit garage with muscle cars
Chrysler fills Detroit garage with muscle cars I set out to do an overall muscle-car summary of all the hot Detroit horsepower here at the show. But I got so carried away with my notes on Mopars that...
View ArticleThe best mattresses for back and side sleepers
The best mattresses for back and side sleepers In 2012, Americans spent an astounding $32.4 billion on sleep-related aids, according to the Wall Street Journal. Searching for a better way, the...
View ArticleAverage gas prices
Average gas prices For the second week of 2014,gas prices are mixed in some regions. The national gasoline average is down about one center above this time last week and about three cents up from a...
View ArticleMaytag Man gets a makeover and gets busy
Maytag Man gets a makeover and gets busy The days of the lonely Maytag Repairman lamenting his lack of work are over. He’s been replaced by a younger spokesman who’s kept busy performing the functions...
View Article5 hottest performance cars at the Detroit Auto Show
5 hottest performance cars at the Detroit Auto Show At the Detroit auto show, we were struck by the diversity of high-performance machines being offered from across the globe. Every manufacturer,...
View ArticleInterior paints that look good—and last
Interior paints that look good—and last Picking a paint has become harder than just picking a color (as if that wasn’t confusing enough). Relying on past experiences isn’t a good way to pick a brand...
View ArticleFarrow & Ball Finish Falls Flat in Consumer Reports Interior Paint Tests
Farrow & Ball Finish Falls Flat in Consumer Reports Interior Paint Tests $105 per gallon paint misses the mark; $34 per gallon Behr top of the Ratings YONKERS, NY — In Consumer Reports’ latest...
View ArticlePrescription painkillers: 5 surprising facts
Prescription painkillers: 5 surprising facts America is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. About 45 people a day, more than 16,600 people a year, die from overdoses of the drugs, including methadone,...
View ArticlePlan ahead for a busy remodeling season
Plan ahead for a busy remodeling season If you've been thinking about a home renovation, there's no time like the present. The home remodeling market could see double-digit year-over-year growth in...
View ArticlePowerful, well-equipped 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel impresses
Powerful, well-equipped 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel impresses We waited a bit for this one. Even though we drove a preproduction 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel a year ago for our first look...
View ArticleDoes size matter when you're buying a new TV for the Super Bowl?
Does size matter when you're buying a new TV for the Super Bowl? Here's the scenario: You've invited a crowd over to watch Super Bowl XLVIII on Feb. 2. But your old TV just died and you need a new...
View ArticlePaint tips from the pros at Consumer Reports
Paint tips from the pros at Consumer Reports Painting is often touted as an inexpensive way to transform a room and while that’s true, getting a perfect paint job isn’t so easy. Roller marks, missed...
View ArticleGoogle Play Store lets your kid spend like a drunken sailor
Google Play Store lets your kid spend like a drunken sailor On Jan. 17, Apple signed a consent order with the Federal Trade Commission to refund at least $32.5 million to peeved parents whose kids had...
View Article5 low-cost vacuum repairs you can do yourself
5 low-cost vacuum repairs you can do yourself When is a broken vacuum cleaner too old to repair and when is it worth saving? According to Consumer Reports’ latest surveys, upright vacuum cleaners...
View ArticleEffort to save incandescents likely too late
Effort to save incandescents likely too late Hidden in the new $1 trillion spending bill for the fiscal year that takes us through September is a provision that prevents the Department of Energy from...
View Article7 ways to save money on a gym membership
7 ways to save money on a gym membership Joining a gym is an investment in your health, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to trim the cost. Our annual New Year’s resolve to get in shape means...
View ArticleWinning apps for the NFL playoffs and Super Bowl
Winning apps for the NFL playoffs and Super Bowl The buffalo wings and pizza are on the way. Your favorite microbrew is chilling in the fridge. The TV is tuned in to the big game. Everything’s ready....
View ArticleWhat Target's free credit monitoring doesn't do
What Target's free credit monitoring doesn't do Target's recent offer to provide a year of free credit monitoring to the millions of its cardholders who might have been affected by a recent security...
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