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Angie’s List: Home Generator Buying Tips

You never know when the power might go out, especially during severe weather. Angie’s List recently put together some tips for what you need to know about home generators.

2013/05/23

Angie’s List: When Is The Right Time For An Oil Change?

Does your car need an oil change every 3,000, 5,000 or 7,000 miles? In today’s Angie’s List report, how often depends on a variety of factors.

2013/05/16

Is Your Favorite Ice Cream Posing As Something Else?

You might want to check the label the next time you reach for that carton of ice cream because it might not be ice cream after all.

2013/05/14

Angie’s List Inexpensive Home Security Ideas

Whether you leave town for a vacation or leave to run a few errands, it’s easy for busy people to become careless and leave their home vulnerable to break-ins.

2013/05/02

Consumer Alert: Check For Recalls Before Buying Used Car

If you buy a used car, you probably want to know what it has been through. You might kick the tires and check the brakes, but there is a potential danger you may not even think about — recalls.

2013/04/29

Experts Detail Potential Dangers Of Gas Grills

The last thing you want to happen when you go to cook some steaks or burgers for your family is a grill fire.

2013/04/25

Consumer Reports Rates Best Vacuums For Picking Up Pet Hair

Keeping floors and carpets clean is a job in and of itself; but if you’ve got a pet that sheds a lot, you have a bigger challenge.

2013/04/23

Pens Giving Back With Fan Appreciation Week

It may be hard to believe, but hockey’s regular season is winding down. Now, the Pittsburgh Penguins are thanking fans with some really special offers.

2013/04/22

Ross Anthony And Paul Reeves Show Their B&B

Consumer Reports Puts Mattresses To The Test

We all love a good night’s sleep and a good mattress can help. A new survey by Consumer Reports found about one in five people wished they’d bought a different mattress.

2013/04/19

Angie’s List Tips For Hiring A Handyman

It’s almost home improvement season again. Now, is a good time to assess if there’s any winter damage to your home and make plans for spring repairs.

2013/04/18

Consumer Reports Puts Compact Cameras To Test

It won’t be too long before you’re thinking about summer vacation and capturing every minute of it on your video camera.

2013/04/16

Hottest Social Media Craze Allows Users To Share Short Videos

Have you heard of Vine? Twitter launched the video-sharing app in January, and it has quickly become the hottest, new social media craze.

2013/04/12

New Apps Allow Consumers To Leave Wallets At Home

Over the last year, more people are paying for items by waving, sliding, or tapping their smartphones, thanks to some new apps.

2013/04/11

Angie’s List Tips For Roof Repairs

April showers may bring May flowers, but they could also cause leaks to your home.

2013/04/11

Consumer Reports Tips To Save On TV, Internet & Phone Bills

To save on television, Internet and phone bills, many people get all three services from the same company. However, Consumer Reports said there are ways to save.

2013/04/04

Does It Really Do That?

Some of those infomercials that you see on TV make certain products look like things you just can’t afford to live without; but do they really live up to all the hype? Before you invest, […]

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