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Getaways For Less

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:36:49 GMT

We're helping you get away for less with some great travel deals

Car fob repair issue tackled

Alicia Smith — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:02:45 GMT

Two 5-year-old car fobs stopped working a day apart. The owner guessed they just needed a battery. But the bill to figure out the problem stalled him in his tracks.

Best & worst airlines

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

The peak travel season has begun, bringing with it crowded planes and higher fares. Consumer Reports has just released its latest airline ratings. They’re based on input from more than 16,000 subscribers. The list of complaints is long.

The Best Sunscreens

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:17:39 GMT

Why you're not guaranteed you're getting the level of protection listed on the sunscreen label. Also, the sunscreens that do a great job... and can save you money!

Best Gas Grills

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

More people are grilling with gas these days. Consumer Reports tested more than 100 gas grills costing from less than $200 to more than $2,000.

A new bike for Ericka

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:57:58 GMT

At 7 Action News we try to help as many people as possible in our community and we found a young woman who could use some help.

Generator Know-how

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

If you're preparing for severe weather, buying a generator is just job one. Consumer Reports says there are important do’s and don’ts—from installation to storage.

Expandable garden hoses

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

When it’s time to water your yard, does your hose drive you crazy? It’s heavy. It gets tangled. It’s hard to move. Now there are several new As-Seen-On-TV garden hoses that sound like they make watering your garden a snap. Consumer Reports put them to the test.

Do you have to pay a lot for sunglasses?

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:48:57 GMT

How much do you need to spend on sunglasses to protect your eyes? We put cheap and expensive pairs to the test to see if there's any difference in protection.