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  Appliances

Programmable thermostats
Electronic programmable thermostats can take the hassle out of saving energy by automatically raising or lowering temperature at night and when you’re away >

  Autos

Who makes the best cars?
Honda is tops, but Ford and GM have improved >

What that car really costs to own
Knowing a vehicle's cost over time can save you thousands in the long haul >

Best and worst used cars
Reliable models to look for—and troublesome ones to avoid >

Buying advice: Portable GPS navigation systems
The next best thing to having your own local guide is becoming more affordable and feature-packed >


  Electronics

Best computers
Laptops shrink, and so do desktops >

MP3 players
Tunes, videos, snapshots are all in the palm of your hand >


  Food

Grilling basics
Don’t char the meat >

Tip of the Day: How to keep food fresh
Here’s how to get the most out of your weekly grocery shopping >

Fruit-and-vegetable-blend juices
Which juices taste the best? We asked 35 kids >


  Health & Fitness

How did you sleep last night?
Not so well, according to half of those we asked in a sweeping survey of the nation’s sleeping habits >

10 tips for a healthy heart
The low-drug or no-drug approach >

Clearing away brain fog
Here are 6 steps that can restore your mental clarity >

5 steps to healthier winter skin
We offer some tips to keep from drying out this winter >


  Home & Garden

Kitchen cabinet upgrades
"Custom" goes mainstream >

Easy ways to keep kitchen-remodeling costs in check
12 ways to save >

Fluorescent light bulbs
New twists in savings >

Organizers: Closet and garage systems
Many install-it-yourself systems are poorly designed, made of shoddy materials, and a nightmare to install >


  Personal Finance

Avoid these seven online blunders
These common mistakes can ruin your computer or invite identity theft >

How to buy a foreclosed home
In a foreclosed deal, it’s buyer beware >

Protect yourself if a store goes bankrupt
In these times it’s wise to take precautions >

Spend less on everything
Our money-saving advice can help you weather tough times >

Real or fake?
Counterfeit merchandise can threaten your safety and fund crime >

Seven ways to cut your phone bills
Whether you use a landline, cell phone, or both, your calls don’t have to cost as much >

Slash your grocery bills
Here are some helpful ways to save money when shopping for groceries at the supermarket >


  Travel

Outsourcing of airline maintenance soars
Some are concerned that maintenance work isn't being checked thoroughly >

Is 2008 the year of the Staycation?
Many families are trading in their travel plans for a stay-at-home vacation >

Getting cell service abroad
Staying connected as simply and affordably as possible >

 

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