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  • Quick Fix Products 5/18/12

    Imagine lifting heavy furniture without breaking a sweat?
    Getting a carpet stain out without lifting a finger?
    Or even fixing a leaky gutter with just a spra…

  • Blind Spots 5/18/12

    If you're having a hard time seeing out of your car, especially out your rear view window, you're not alone.
    News 8's Martha Koloski has more on how the probl…

  • Rise in C-Sections 5/14/12

    When it comes to major surgery in the United States, the most common is Cesarean sections on pregnant women.
    Martha Koloski has more on what some health expert…

  • Super Sunscreens 5/13/12

    According to the American Cancer Society more than one million skin cancers diagnosed each year in the U.S. are considered sun-related.
    News 8's Martha Kolosk…

  • Overdraft Fees 5/6/12

    High bank fees, including charging for debit card use, had people taking to the streets last year.
    Some banks caved on that issue... but they've found other av…

  • Breakfast Sandwiches 5/4/12

    More and more fast-food restaurants are getting in the breakfast game.
    But heads up for a health warning - some choices can load you up with a day's worth of fa…

  • E Cigarettes 4/30/12

    More than 45 million Americans smoke. If you’re one of them and are trying to quit,
    listen up. Something called e-cigarettes is gaining in popularity.

  • Pet Tracking 4/29/12

    Keeping track of things like your car keys and wallet are hard enough, but what about
    when the object you’re looking for is your lost four-legged friend? Consum…

  • Dehumidifier 4/27/12

    Dehumidifiers come in handy this time of the year, when rainy weather leads to damp,
    moldy basements. For a large basement, Consumer Reports recommends a large-

  • Supplement Dos and Donts 4/23/12

    Fifty-percent of Americans take vitamins and supplements, according to government
    surveys. Some have proven benefits.

  • Home Health Test Caution 4/22/12

    Do-it-yourself medical tests are becoming more popular. They let patients test for a slew
    of ailments from high cholesterol to hypertension, all in the comfort …

  • Top Toilet Paper 4/20/12

    Consumer Reports sized up 25 different toilet papers. Testers check for strength,
    measuring how much force is needed to break through multiple sheets of toilet …

  • Unit Pricing 4/16/12

    With food prices rising, is your grocery bill enough to make you choke? Consumer
    Reports says one of the best ways to cut those bills is to check unit-pricing l…

  • Supermarket Savings 4/15/12

    It's not just Donald Trump who's screaming, "You're fired!"
    A just-released survey of Consumer Reports subscribers found one in three shoppers has dumped thei…

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