In this 6-minute video from NBC’s The Today Show, you’ll learn how supermarkets use everything from packaging to placement to increase your grocery bill. Know the tricks, and avoid them.
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The Psychological Tactics That Supermarkets Use On Customers
March 11th, 2011 · Comments Off on The Psychological Tactics That Supermarkets Use On Customers
Tags: Budgeting · Consumer Interest
How To Change A Showerhead
February 24th, 2011 · 1 Comment
Changing a showerhead is a basic, do-it-yourself project. The tools aren’t complicated and the job is quick.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home How-To · Just For Fun
Use An Automatic Stirrer To Keep Foods From Burning And Pots From Scorching
February 22nd, 2011 · Comments Off on Use An Automatic Stirrer To Keep Foods From Burning And Pots From Scorching
It doesn’t take much effort to stand over a pot and “stir continuously”, as called for in some recipes. It can be tedious, though, and once a chef stops stirring or leaves a pot unattended, the recipe is sure to ruin. Enter the automatic stirrer.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Just For Fun · Kitchen Gadgets
How To Replace And Install A New Kitchen Faucet
February 21st, 2011 · 1 Comment
Want to replace your kitchen faucet? It’s a job for which you could hire a plumber, or, with just a little bit of craftsman skill, it’s a project you could finish yourself.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home How-To · Just For Fun
Home Remodeling Projects That You Should Skip
February 14th, 2011 · Comments Off on Home Remodeling Projects That You Should Skip
With contractors dropping prices in most U.S. markets, and a resurgence in confidence among homeowners, home remodeling projects are expected to top $125 billion this quarter. Some projects, though, should never be started.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home improvement
How To Protect Your Home From The Influenza Virus
February 3rd, 2011 · Comments Off on How To Protect Your Home From The Influenza Virus
In public places, avoiding “germy” places can be difficult. But within your home, you can easily create germ-free spaces.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home How To
Home Safety Tip : How To Install And Test A Smoke Detector
December 28th, 2010 · Comments Off on Home Safety Tip : How To Install And Test A Smoke Detector
According to the United States Fire Administration, in 2008, there were an estimated 378,200 in-home fires. Combined, these fires caused $8 billion in property damage and killed 2,600 people.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home Safety
How To Find Air-Leaking Windows And Seal Them
December 26th, 2010 · Comments Off on How To Find Air-Leaking Windows And Seal Them
In this 4-minute video from the DIY Network, you’ll learn how to identify your home’s leaky windows, and how to seal them with caulk. The job requires a little bit of elbow grease, but it’s manageable for even the notice handyman.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home How To
A Holiday Gift fromOur Family To Yours
December 24th, 2010 · Comments Off on A Holiday Gift fromOur Family To Yours
Christmas is more than a religous holiday – its a season that reminds us of family, and childhood, and giving – and this cartoon from 1953 is a simple and pleasant childhood experience rom a quieter and simpler era. So if you’re spending some time on the computer today, take a minute to relive a […]
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Rankings : America’s Best Places To Raise A Family (2010)
December 23rd, 2010 · Comments Off on Rankings : America’s Best Places To Raise A Family (2010)
BusinessWeek recently released its America’s Best Place to Raise a Family list. Chicago suburb Tinley Park, Illinois, topped the list.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Pennsylvania · Rankings · Real Estate