Glowing Reviews: Best Buys in Indoor Fireplaces
Manufacturers are taking steps to reduce the burns that are caused by the glass front of a gas-burning indoor fireplace.
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July 24, 2014—Volkswagen is saying adios to the Eos. The German automaker says it will stop producing the two-door, hard-top convertible after the upcoming model year.
July 23, 2014—Ford Motor says the 2015 F-150 will be at least 700 pounds lighter than that of the previous model year because of the use of military-grade aluminum alloy in the body and the cargo box, as well as the use of high-strength steel.
Efficiency features won’t deliver many benefits.
Enhanced versatility is the rule of the day.
It now is easier to put your blender to good use.
July 28, 2014—The first dryers in the U.S. market that use a technology that’s designed to slash energy consumption are scheduled to arrive in 2014, manufacturers tell Consumers Digest.
July 21, 2014—Proctor & Gamble and Whirlpool created a partnership to build an appliance that the companies say can reduce a consumer’s ironing and steaming needs and has the potential to cut your dry-cleaning expenses in half.
Thanks to new hard drives and operating systems, home computers still are worth a look for consumers.
The new combo: desks and notebook computers.
Today's best backup and data-retrieval software.
July 23, 2014—LG Electronics says it will introduce a wearable tracking device for young children that allows parents to call their kids and even listen surreptitiously if the child doesn’t respond.
July 21, 2014—The Kidizoom Smartwatch ($60), which has a 1.4-inch color touch screen, can be connected to a home computer via a micro USB cable to charge the watch’s battery or to upload images, videos or voice recordings.
The latest faucets have higher spouts than ever before.
You might have to pay extra for glass upgrades.
Prices are falling for energy-efficient portable generators. Today’s standby generators can power larger loads in smaller models.
July 25, 2014—Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Trade Commission filed nine lawsuits against individuals and companies that collected at least $25 million in illegal advance fees for mortgage-relief services.
July 8, 2014—The manufacturer of a defective vacuum cleaner agreed to pay a $725,000 civil penalty to settle charges by Consumer Product Safety Commission that it knowingly failed to report a defect in the product’s electrical wiring.
Medicare beneficiaries might not have access to the latest technological advancements.
Drugmakers want more freedom to market the use of so-called off-label prescriptions.
No independent research indicates whether artificial sweeteners are better for your health.
July 28, 2014—The marketers of a supposed weight-loss supplement agreed to pay Federal Trade Commission $500,000 to settle charges that they deceived consumers with erroneous claims.
July 25, 2014—Consumers who purchase subsidized health insurance through markets that are run by the federal government likely have no reason to worry about a federal courts clash that challenges the legality of such subsidies, three independent health-insurance experts tell Consumers Digest.
New campers and folding trailers have more sleep space.
New models are lighter and have more-powerful engines. What’s better, you can hit the water without digging deep in your wallet.
Prices vaulted in the past 4 years; great deals are scarce.
July 17, 2014—Certain consumers who purchased an abdominal exercise device that was marketed deceptively will receive a partial refund, Federal Trade Commission says.
July 16, 2014—The Pulse Safe Start, which reaches a maximum speed of 1.75 mph, is designed for children as young as age 3 and accommodates users who weigh up to 50 pounds.
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Breakfast cereal has too much sugar and far fewer nutritional benefits than what cereal companies brazenly imply.
Thorough background checks make summer camps safer.
July 23, 2014—LG Electronics says it will introduce a wearable tracking device for young children that allows parents to call their kids and even listen surreptitiously if the child doesn’t respond.
July 16, 2014—The Pulse Safe Start, which reaches a maximum speed of 1.75 mph, is designed for children as young as age 3 and accommodates users who weigh up to 50 pounds.
You’ll want more space and you’ll spend more money to add horizontal climbing bars to your playset.
Lithium-ion batteries are pushing aside older nickel-cadmium technology in hand-held yard-care equipment.
Electric lawnmowers not only are stepping up in terms of performance, but they also are becoming more compact.
March 31, 2014—Federal Trade Commission says two leading suppliers of propane-exchange tanks colluded to raise the prices at Wal-Mart stores.
March 27, 2014—Federal Trade Commission proposed changes to its Fuel Rating Rule today that recognizes a new octane-rating method and revises requirements for blends of gasoline that have more than 10 percent ethanol.
Offers are tempting, but the terms are subject to change.
Manufacturers’ claims that their products are ‘Made in USA’ aren’t challenged thoroughly.
They can save you money, but are they accurate?
July 25, 2014—Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Trade Commission filed nine lawsuits against individuals and companies that collected at least $25 million in illegal advance fees for mortgage-relief services.
July 25, 2014—Consumers who purchase subsidized health insurance through markets that are run by the federal government likely have no reason to worry about a federal courts clash that challenges the legality of such subsidies, three independent health-insurance experts tell Consumers Digest.
Manufacturers’ claims that their products are ‘Made in USA’ aren’t challenged thoroughly.
It’s impossible to distinguish real reviews from fakes.
Because of a lack of nationwide regulation, waterpark visits might be an accident waiting to happen.
Think twice before you take your computer to the nearest repair specialist. Many people are scammed by technicians who are moved more by profit than principle.
You might face more than the grief of the loss of a loved one: grave desecration and double-sold plots.
When it comes to today's room air purifiers, a higher rating might not signify the best appliance.
Read MoreManufacturers of portable heaters are adding infrared models to their product portfolios.
Read MoreProgrammable thermostats will help you to save money on your bill only if you refrain from overriding the energy-saving settings.
Read MoreManufacturers are taking steps to reduce the burns that are caused by the glass front of a gas-burning indoor fireplace.
Higher efficiency central air conditioners soon might appear at both ends of the price scale.
You should be wary about claims of overall effectiveness for whole-house air purifiers.
Manufacturers have added DC motors and variable-speed controls to help your everyday ventilation fan to run more efficiently.
New energy-efficiency standards mean that residents of northern states must purchase a more expensive furnace.
Energy-savings additions to ceiling fans have a slow ROI.
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