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Consumer Reports puts furniture anchor kits to the test
Each year thousands of children are injured after pulling a dresser, bookshelf, or television down on themselves. Consumer reports just finished testing furniture anchor kits to find out which ones work best to prevent tragedy.
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Furniture anchors prevent deaths and injuries; Consumer Reports put kits to the test
You can prevent a tragedy for a few dollars and a few minutes of work. Consumer Reports puts furniture anchor kits to the test.
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Are whole body deodorants and anti-perspirants worth the money?
We’re used to underarm deodorant to keep us smelling fresh, but now there’s a new category for the whole body — whole body deodorant and anti-perspirant creams and wipes. Do they work? Do you even need them? Consumer Reports sniffs out the truth so you can decide if they’re worth your money.
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There can be a downside to disinfecting wipes
Disinfecting wipes seem like an easy way to spruce up a dirty surface, but depending on who’s around, especially young children, using them might do more harm than good. Consumer Reports reveals the downsides of disinfecting wipes and what you can use instead.
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Which online holiday card service is the best for you?
The holidays are often busy and stressful. But sending holiday cards doesn’t have to be. Consumer Reports recently looked at 10 popular online holiday card services that help you create and send custom cards to your family and friends.
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Avoid food poisoning during the holidays
Thanksgiving will soon be here and that means many of us will spend hours preparing a turkey dinner. One thing you don’t want to bring to the holiday table is food poisoning! Consumer Reports reveals the one thing many of us get wrong that could make guests seriously sick.
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You can have a meaningful funeral without breaking the bank
Losing a loved one is difficult, and add to that funeral expenses. A funeral can be nearly $10,000 and easily much more if you are required to have a vault to place the casket and the experience becomes even more stressful. Consumer Reports explains, you don’t have to break the bank to have a meaningful farewell.
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What to buy in November according to Consumer Reports
Thanksgiving is later this year, which means those big Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are closer to Christmas, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a bargain earlier in the month. Consumer Reports hand-picked some of the best november deals to help you start the holiday shopping season.
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How to stay safe on the road during poor visibility, a car fire or flood
Weather can be unpredictable, causing driving conditions to change quickly. Knowing how to protect yourself can make a big difference in surviving a crash, fire, flood, or severe storm. Consumer Reports reveals some essential ways to stay safe when things take a turn for the worse.
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The best gadgets and techniques for scooping poop
It’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it. We’re talking about picking up what your dog leaves behind. Consumer Reports has the scoop on the best gadgets and techniques for cleaning up poop.
