Breastfeeding accessories provider Lansinoh Laboratories has launched its mOmma by Lansinoh cups in select Target stores across the US. Featuring cups that add fun and development-rich play to infant and toddler mealtime, the mOmma ...
At the end of last night's "30 Rock" finale, ex-network exec Jack Donaghy is about to set sail around the world when he has a brainstorm: "Clear dishwashers! You can see what's going on inside! It's the best idea I've ever had. Thank God I ...
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Envirocon Technologies says its Lemi Shine dishwasher detergent additive is "the only thing that works" at removing hard water spots and film from dishes. Not so fast, says the National Advertising Division (NAD), the branch of the Better ...
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Upbeat housing forecasts, including a projected 22-percent increase in single-family housing starts for 2013, made for a giddy International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. Our editors and analysts were among the 60,000 or so attendees there ...
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Minimal clutter and the utmost functionality, modest kitchens are all about spacious counter tops and clean looks. Whether it's a smaller nook or a grander space, modest kitchens may not have a bunch of accessories or bold colors but they ...
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When my husband and I first bought our home, we knew that at some point the kitchen was going to need a complete makeover. After a few years, with a lot of planning, saving, and dreaming, we finally made it happen. Good-Bye to the Old ...
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Anchor Packaging has announced the launch of its redesigned Culinary Classics line with a consumer-removable, perforated, hinged lid. The containers feature a cut-proof base and the new removable lid offers a convenient dining experience ...
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Anyone shopping for a dishwasher these days knows they typically don't come cheap. The 90 tested models in our Ratings sell at an average price of more than $950. True, some brands aim for value rather than dazzling performance, and a few ...
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The widespread power outages caused by Superstorm Sandy resulted in many homeowners using generators for the first time. Consumer Reports heard from some of these novices on our Facebook page where we asked them about their experiences ...
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Buying a pricey new dishwasher probably won't light up your life, but the Thermador DWHD651JFP, $2,200, gets an A for effort. Its sapphire-blue LEDs beam upon the dishwasher's contents when you open the door, and a set of white lights ...
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It's the holidays, time to haul out the good silverware and china. But after the big meal, don't be tempted to put these special items in the dishwasher where they may be harmed by the water spray or an abrasive detergent. Sure, most ...
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The promise of a turbocharged dishwasher that attacks dried on goop and food is hard to resist, especially if you bake a lot. But in our past tests of this feature, it's often meant lackluster cleaning for the rest of the load of dishes. ...
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Think you eat too fast? A new, high-tech utensil, the HAPIFork, will let you know. It tracks how fast you eat, with the idea that the information will help you slow down so you lose weight and control acid reflux, among other health ...
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At this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas you can find connected appliances that turn on from a smart phone, refrigerators that let you know when the milk is sour and washer-dryer pairs that talk to each other. But you won't ...
Tags: smart phone, Bosch, Consumer Electronics
MonoSol, a manufacturer of water soluble films, plans to expand its operations in LaPorte, Indiana, US, with an investment of $39m. The company received approval for a 10-year tax abatement from the city council for $5m to build a third ...
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