Check those baby monitor batteries, parents
Defective products can threaten your health and safety. Read about the latest product recalls, including Summer Infant video monitors, Remington and Troy-Bilt leaf blowers, and PetSmart fish bowls. [ More ]
3 more DIY kitchen & bath cleaners worth trying
A couple weeks ago, we blogged about 3 DIY cleaners for your kitchen and bathroom. The post was such a big hit that we're back with three more easy cleaners worth trying at home, plus a few important safety tips for using them. [ More ]
Three tasty tricks with leftover Easter ham
A glistening ham makes for a festive Easter feast, but afterward there’s the challenge of making the leftovers just as appetizing. Whether you’re left with a little or a lot, you can turn the ham scraps, bones, and slices into tasty meals with these ideas from our test-kitchen experts. [ More ]
Food expiration dates mean less than you think
Did you know that the expiration dates found on foods have nothing to do with safety? Moreover, did you know that there are no uniform federal standards for using (or not using) those dates on packaging? Yikes! [ More ]
Watch out for these recently recalled products
Defective products can threaten your health and safety. Read about the latest product recalls, including Ford and Lincoln vehicles, Whalen tool chests, and Kroger sorbet. [ More ]
The quicker picker upper is the best paper towel
Our most recent paper towel tests have us excited, because a new product has emerged as the best paper towel. But you'll pay a premium for them. [ More ]
Sink your teeth into these Tax Day freebies
Today is the deadline for filing your income tax. And while no one likes paying taxes, we all love getting free stuff. To make Tax Day a little more bearable, a number of businesses—many of them restaurants, because we all need a little comfort food—are giving away something for nothing (or close to it). [ More ]
Wipe your data from electronics before recycling
As we discuss in our May issue, you can recycle your old electronics—cell phones, tablets, computers, TVs, and more—and even get some cash back (if they're not too old) from companies like Amazon, Glyde, and NextWorth. But before you cart off that box of old gizmos, protect yourself by wiping your personal data from these devices. Here's how. [ More ]
With Ideeli, the clock's ticking on the best deals
Ideeli, which is owned by Groupon, sells sample and overstock designer merchandise for up to 70 percent The catch? Sales and merchandise are timed, most lasting less than 48 hours, so speed is the name of the game. Every day at noon, a new sale begins, and it’s first come, first buy. [ More ]
Hungry, grumpy? Steer clear of the supermarket
Do you really buy more food if you shop for groceries while you’re hungry? According to a new study, the answer is no. But if you do shop for food while hungry—or if you’re in a bad mood—you are more likely to buy junk food and make other unhealthy food choices. [ More ]
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