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Is your home making
you sick?

How to protect your family and home from six hidden hazards that affect indoor air quality including mold, lead paint, carbon monoxide, radon, and even some household cleaners.

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Top-performing air purifiers

The best at removing dust, smoke, and pollen from the air.

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Dehumidifiers defy dampness

Bigger is better when it comes to conquering clamminess.

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Central air you can depend on

The best systems keep the air cool and dry and rarely need repair.

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The best air conditioning for the hot summer ahead

With some of the warmest months on record, folks took to calling 2012 the year without a winter. But we're certainly going to have a summer. Three-quarters of the nation will experience...

Low-cost refrigerators with high-end appeal

It used to be that spending less on an entry-level refrigerator meant settling for a bare-bones design and limited features. Picture the inside of an old top-freezer, with its wire shelves,...

Some lawnmower claims not up to speed

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,...

In rocky housing market, stone countertops still reign

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...

Can dishwasher detergent improve its tarnished reputation?

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...
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