The Lint Lizard is a wizard at finding hidden lint in your dryer
The Lint Lizard is a wizard at finding hidden lint in your dryer Every year $80 million in property damage is caused by clothes dryer fires, many of which are ignited by lint build-up in or around the...
View ArticleGet an 85-inch Samsung S9 Ultra HD TV for about the price of two Hyundais
Get an 85-inch Samsung S9 Ultra HD TV for about the price of two Hyundais In an announcement that makes Sony's $25,000 Ultra HD TV look like a good deal and LG's $17,000 UHD TV look like an absolute...
View ArticleA mini refrigerator can max out your utility bill
A mini refrigerator can max out your utility bill Compact refrigerators are designed to use space efficiently—they fit in a home office, master bedroom, bar or dorm room. But they aren't as efficient...
View ArticleCanon EOS Rebel SL1 is the smallest, lightest SLR ever
Canon EOS Rebel SL1 is the smallest, lightest SLR ever Canon today introduced what it says is the lightest and smallest SLR to date: the 18-megapixel Canon EOS Rebel SL1, which according to Canon...
View ArticleRyobi's top-scoring backpack leaf blower is of a different bent
Ryobi's top-scoring backpack leaf blower is of a different bent Even the best backpack leaf blowers have one crucial flaw. As powerful as they are for clearing leaves or, in early spring, wintertime...
View ArticleBest new car deals on sedans, with savings up to $4,700 off
Best new car deals on sedans, with savings up to $4,700 off Spring is finally here, and deals on new cars are blossoming. In our latest analysis, we're seeing dramatic savings available on sedans...
View ArticleWill Samsung Galaxy S 4 features trickle down to the S III?
Will Samsung Galaxy S 4 features trickle down to the S III? The Samsung Galaxy S 4 will be loaded with cool features—but I predict that some of the coolest will trickle down to the older S III, which...
View ArticleLG Laser TV with 100-inch screen could get you all fired up
LG Laser TV with 100-inch screen could get you all fired up Looking for a home-theater setup that would satisfy Dr. Evil? LG Electronics hopes so: Next month it will start selling an 1080p projector...
View ArticleGas with ethanol can make small engines fail
Gas with ethanol can make small engines fail The Environmental Protection Agency has approved gasoline with 15 percent ethanol for use in cars year 2001 or newer, yet it prohibits its use in mowers...
View ArticleBeyond turbos, what car technology works to boost mpg?
Beyond turbos, what car technology works to boost mpg? The past few years have shown dramatic fuel economy improvements in all types of cars in our testing. Rather than exotic technology, such as...
View ArticleThe new Toyota RAV4 presents child-seat challenges
The new Toyota RAV4 presents child-seat challenges The new Toyota RAV4 is practical, fuel efficient, spacious, and, overall, a really easy car to live with. But there's one thing that is unexpectedly...
View ArticleNews from our labs: Best way to cook frozen pizza
News from our labs: Best way to cook frozen pizza While choosing a frozen pizza from among the myriad pies in the freezer section of your local supermarket isn't exactly a big deal, it can be...
View ArticleGet rid of household hazardous waste—and maybe even make a quick buck...
Get rid of household hazardous waste—and maybe even make a quick buck off your other junk You've neglected it for ages, but now's the time to get rid of the household hazardous waste—oil-based paints,...
View Article5 features that today's homebuyers want most
5 features that today's homebuyers want most Homebuyers have become more practical since the housing market crisis—they don't want cavernous entryways but they do want plenty of storage space. They...
View ArticleBest used car deals on family sedans under $20,000
Best used car deals on family sedans under $20,000 As we thaw out in time for spring, it's a great time to look for deals before the upcoming travel season. Our analysis shows that despite price...
View ArticleChoose the best laptop-tablet hybrid
Choose the best laptop-tablet hybrid When Apple launched the first iPad, tablets were tablets, and laptops were laptops. Sure, there were cross-over features, but aside from a few outliers, it was...
View ArticleXbox Live offers deals on downloadable games
Xbox Live offers deals on downloadable games Starting tomorrow, March 26, Xbox Live is holding a sale on downloadable games and content. Both paying and free Xbox Live subscribers can take advantage...
View ArticleBuy a Barnes & Noble Nook HD+, get a free Nook Simple Touch
Buy a Barnes & Noble Nook HD+, get a free Nook Simple Touch Through March 31, Barnes & Noble is offering a two-for-one deal on a couple of its electronics devices: Purchase a Nook HD+ tablet...
View ArticleEarly tests of low-cost LEDs show promising results
Early tests of low-cost LEDs show promising results When Cree and Philips recently introduced LEDs at Home Depot that cost $13 to $15, half the price of earlier light emitting diode bulbs, one of...
View ArticleFor the best protection, use both types of smoke detectors
For the best protection, use both types of smoke detectors A report on smoke alarms on Sunday's episode of Dateline on NBC has triggered further debate about which type of alarm works best:...
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