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Are tankless water heaters a worthwhile investment?
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Heating, cooling and air. Heating, cooling and air. They're efficient but not necessarily economical. Heating water accounts for up to 30 percent of the average home's energy budget. Some makers of gas-fired tankless water heaters claim their products can cut your energy costs up to half over regular storage heaters. So is it time to switch? Here's what else we found:. Water runs hot and cold. Up-front costs are high. The tankless water heaters we tested cost $800 to $1,150, compared with $300 to $480 fo...
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Protein Drinks: What our tests found, Consumer Reports
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Pushing an image of fitness. What our tests found. Better, cheaper ways to bulk up. What's in your protein drink. What our tests found. Last reviewed: July 2010. This article appeared in. July 2010 Consumer Reports Magazine. Cadmium raises special concern because it accumulates in and can damage the kidneys, the same organs that can be damaged by excessive protein consumption. And it can take 20 years for the body to eliminate even half the cadmium absorbed today. When these toxic heavy metals are combin...
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Back pain relief
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Where to go for treatment. Lifestyle changes can help. Use caution with surgery. Be wary of narcotics to treat back pain. Also in This Issue. This article was featured in the May 2009. Issue of Consumer Reports magazine. Relief for aching backs. Hands-on therapies were top-reated by 14,000 consumers. Last reviewed: May 2009. Chiropractic care has kept Albert McCann's back pain to a minimum. This article is the archived version of a report that appeared in May 2009 Consumer Reports Magazine. Differences i...
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Bump keys can lead to home break-ins
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Interactive: Boost home security. The truth behind bump keys. Unlocking the truth behind bump keys. How to avoid break-ins at your home. Last reviewed: June 2011. Web videos that demonstrate how to make a "bump key". Are especially unnerving because unlike so much other sketchy content online, these tutorials are real. These instructional pieces typically reveal that any key "when properly used, will open any lock that it fits into," as boasts one Web instructor. In a 2006 analysis on lock bumping. Tobia...
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Gutter Guard information from Consumer Reports
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Do-it-yourself systems beat the pros. Last reviewed: September 2010. This article appeared in. September 2010 Consumer Reports Magazine. Testers simulate rainfall on one of the roof. Systems built for this report. Photograph by Michael Smith. Systems that promise to keep your gutters leaf-free can easily cost thousands of dollars. But our 16 months of outdoor testing show that a low-priced screen may be all it takes to keep out leaves and other debris. Pros disappoint in a downpour. Most of the professio...
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Kitchen Remodeling: Consumer Reports
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5,000: Do it yourself. 15,000: Some assembly required. 50,000: Let the pros do it. Can these cabinets be saved? Add style and function for less with our latest Ratings and best tips. Last reviewed: August 2010. This article appeared in. August 2010 Consumer Reports Magazine. Photograph by Eric Roth. Architects: Carpenter and MacNeille. The best contractors eager for work and willing to negotiate, and stylish, less-expensive appliances with premium features—such as induction on ranges. 8212;that boost fun...
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Consumer Reports Names Toyota Camry Hybrid Best New-Car Value in Annual Rankings: Consumer Reports http://pressroom.consumerreports.org/pressroom/
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Tires and Car Care. Car prices and deals. Cooktops and wall ovens. Cell phones and services. Lawn mowers and tractors. Babies and Kids blog. Pet Products and Advice. Buy Blu-ray and DVD players. Health Insurance Plan Rankings. Consumer Reports Names Toyota Camry Hybrid Best New-Car Value in Annual Rankings. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Fiat 500L, Mercedes-Benz S500 ranked lowest. YONKERS, NY â. Consumer Reports found the best values were among midsized, mainstream sedans, compact cars and wagons. Roundin...
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Hydroplaning: Consumer Reports
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2011/february/cars/wet-driving/overview/index.htm
Don't lose your grip in wet weather. Last reviewed: February 2011. This article appeared in. February 2011 Consumer Reports Magazine. At 20 mph, this new tire still has full contact with the road in shallow water. The tire's contact decreases as hydroplaning starts at 40 mph. At 60 mph, only a fraction of the tire's tread is still in contact with the road. Photos courtesy of Bridgestone Americas Inc. The faster you drive, the greater the risk of hydroplaning. The photos at right show how a vehicle's ...
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Independent mechanics: Information from Consumer Reports
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Also in This Issue. This article was featured in the June 2009. Issue of Consumer Reports magazine. Independent service is more satisfying. Last reviewed: June 2009. This article is the archived version of a report that appeared in the June 2009 Consumer Reports magazine. People who took their car to an independent mechanic for maintenance were generally more satisfied than those who went to a dealership, according to our survey involving 349,000 vehicles. Andrew Epstein, an assistant professor in New Ha...
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Consumer Reports June 2010 Consumer Reports Archive
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Consumer Reports Magazine: June 2010. Consumer Reports Magazine: June 2010. America's top travel gripes. Where to buy a cell phone. Claim check: Is Jupiter Jack good for hands-free calling? Get the most from your A/C. Jeans: $20 or $240? Test your tech savvy. Chicken nuggets: Tasty, but healthful? Recalls and Safety Alerts. Avoid auto-repair service plans. Health reform: Your next steps. Health care for all. What you don't know about online threats can put you at risk. State of the Net 2010.
