Update: Walmart store refunds money for recalled product

Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 26-08-2009

Here’s a happy ending to a frustrating situation!

I told you yesterday about the woman who couldn’t get a Walmart in Hampstead to refund her money for a recalled DVD player because of a missing part.

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The latest showerheads can save water and still provide an invigorating experience

Filed Under (Consumer Reports) by Admin on 26-08-2009

Kramer: Hey. Super's in my bathroom changing my showerhead. Have they changed your showerhead?

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Naughty Business of the Week: Walmart refuses to refund recalled product

Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 26-08-2009

We told you last week that Walmart recalled 1.5 million Durabrand DVD players sold between January 2006 and July 2009 after several units overheated and some even caused fires. Customers were instructed to take the units back to Walmart for a refund as a result.

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By the Numbers: When it comes to programmable thermostats, Department of Energy doesn’t follow its own advice

Filed Under (Consumer Reports) by Admin on 25-08-2009

$11.5 million

Amount the U.S. Department of Energy could save by using programmable thermostats in its buildings, according to a July 2009 audit by the DOE's Office of Inspector General. That situation erases some of the $400 million that the federal government says it's saving annually by making its buildings more energy efficient.  

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Frugal dilemmas: happiness that money can buy

Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 25-08-2009

It isn’t what you think.

Most people might assume that new cars, pretty clothes or a fancy house with all the trimmings could make them feel satisfied with life.

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Tip of the Day: When ordering appliances, carefully check the specs

Filed Under (Consumer Reports) by Admin on 24-08-2009

Kitchen Planning Guide Consumer Reports Cent HoodsCarpenters live by the adage, Measure twice. Cut once. The same advice can apply to ordering appliances and equipment for a kitchen remodel, says one New Jersey homeowner who recently undertook a top-to-bottom makeover of the 300-square-foot kitchen at her 1960s Cape Cod house.

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Men’s Wearhouse suit drive

Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 24-08-2009

Men’s Wearhouse said today that it will hold a National Suit Drive from Sept. 1-30. The suits will be donated to non-profits who will give them out to men who need them for job interviews.

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Tip of the Day: Be safe when grilling

Filed Under (Consumer Reports) by Admin on 22-08-2009

Your grill might have served you well so far this summer, but a little bit of servicing now will ensure safe and effective cooking and protect its looks far into the fall and beyond. Here's how:

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Essie Releases Fall ‘09 Collection!

Filed Under (Talk Shopping) by Admin on 21-08-2009

TS0820EssieFallColors.jpgThe TalkingShopping girls have officially concluded that Fall ‘09 will be the season of nail polish.  We know the fashions are fierce this fall, but what’s constantly flooding our inbox and the style headlines are the amazing colors and finishes making their way to shelves and we couldn’t be more excited!  Switching up our lacquer look is one of the best and might we add, least pricey ways to make a statement and mix it up, and with the plethora of interesting and uber-funky choices you’ve got this season from some of our fave lacquer purveyors, trying new polish is easily done!

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Lock and load for trips to Arizona?

Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 21-08-2009

Phoenix night sky

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