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Consumer Reports News Some lawnmower claims not up to speed by Consumer Reports News 17 May 2012 at 2:30pm Self-propelled walk-behind mowers are useful for most lawns under a half-acre, especially if you have any hills. If you don't want to shell out $350 to $600 for the better self-propelled models, which have multiple speeds for various cutting situations,... In rocky housing market, stone countertops still reign by Consumer Reports News 17 May 2012 at 12:15pm Even in a weak housing market, consumers still prefer countertops with the look of luxury. A recent survey of potential home buyers found that granite or another natural stone was the most preferred material, with 20 percent of the respondents... Can dishwasher detergent improve its tarnished reputation? by Consumer Reports News 17 May 2012 at 6:01am Ever since phosphates were eliminated from dishwasher detergents two summers ago, consumers have been complaining about "clean" dishware coming out of the dishwasher covered in a frosty-white film. The chorus of complaints caused Consumer Reports to add hard-water performance to... New washer and dishwasher standards to save loads of money by Consumer Reports News 16 May 2012 at 5:15pm Energy and water efficiency standards released today by the U.S. Department of Energy will deliver clothes washers that use as much as 35 percent less energy and water and dishwashers that use about 14 percent less energy and 23 percent... Range features that cut cooking time and add convenience by Consumer Reports News 15 May 2012 at 2:30pm Getting dinner on the table night after night can be one fine juggling act. Fortunately, many of the ranges on the market today have new features that trim cooking time and offer flexibility. If you haven't replaced your range in... Keep cooling costs down as the mercury rises by Consumer Reports News 15 May 2012 at 1:00pm After two of the hottest summers on record, homeowners are now assessing their cooling needs for the coming months and budgeting ways to pay for them. Cooling accounts for nearly 20 percent of a home's utility bill, according to Energy... Five ways to botch your backyard barbecue by Consumer Reports News 15 May 2012 at 6:01am A backyard barbecue skips the formalities and fills a patio with friends who answer the call of "come and get it" when steaks and corn on the cob are hot off the grill. This simple fare promises to taste... Think safety when turning over mowing tasks to your teen by Consumer Reports News 14 May 2012 at 5:10pm With a long summer of mowing ahead, parents of teens and pre-teens may be wondering when it's safe for a child to take over this chore. Children under 18 suffer 13 percent of the 68,000 mower injuries treated annually in... |

