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CPSC recalls Optimus space heater we judged a safety risk
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2014 Subaru Forester is the first small SUV to ace tough new crash test
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The best video game console to help you get fit
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Personal picks: Our choices for fun convertibles
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Motorcycle buying tips for women
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HTC One and HTC First smart phones: Same maker, different results
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Faster Wi-Fi finally makes its way onto computers
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Benjamin Moore looks to history for its latest color collection
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 offers stellar performance
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First ride: BMW C 600 Sport maxi-scooter has the brand's sporty flair
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How do I know if my water filter is working?
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Q&A: Should I buy an extended warranty for my water heater?
Q&A: Should I buy an extended warranty for my water heater? Q: My electric water heater had a six-year warranty and is now nine years old. A plumber told me to replace it before I have a problem...
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Samsung Galaxy S4 performance is top-notch
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Road-trip friendly cars that can go the distance
Road-trip friendly cars that can go the distance Memorial Day is fast approaching and that means millions of Americans will be hitting the road for a family trip. The roads will be crowded and you...
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Panasonic ZT60 plasma TVs make you pay dearly for state-of-the-art blacks and...
Panasonic ZT60 plasma TVs make you pay dearly for state-of-the-art blacks and contrast We recently wrote about Panasonic's new ZT60 plasma TVs (TC-P60ZT60 and TC-P65ZT60), which will be the company's...
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Tips to thwart burglars when you're away from home
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Get an edge on summer lawn care with these five mowing tips
Get an edge on summer lawn care with these five mowing tips Even a top-performing walk-behind mower, lawn tractor, or rider won't make your lawn the belle of the block if your mowing is too random....
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Should states lower the blood alcohol content levels for drunk driving?
Should states lower the blood alcohol content levels for drunk driving? The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently recommended that states reduce their blood alcohol content (BAC) limits...
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Häagen-Dazs Tops ShopSmart’s Taste-Test of Vanilla Frozen Yogurts and Butter...
Häagen-Dazs Tops ShopSmart’s Taste-Test of Vanilla Frozen Yogurts and Butter Pecan Ice Creams Plus, runners-up that tasted almost as good and cost a fraction of the price YONKERS, NY — Willing to...
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