How Safe Is Your Baby’s Pacifier?

Before 2008, there was no requirement for pacifiers—or any children’s products—to be tested for safety, according to Nancy Cowles, product safety advocate and former executive director of the nonprofit Kids in Danger. “I think that consumers can trust that pacifiers sold at major retailers have been tested,” Cowles says. “It might be harder to tell…

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Best Food Warming Mats

Sometimes we’ll place pots and pans of food back on the stove to reheat because dishes have cooled while we’re chatting. If we’re hosting for the holidays, we’ll set up wire racks with trays of food and gel chafing fuel to keep things warm instead, but we’ve never placed those at the center of the…

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How to Get a Solar Tax Credit While You Still Can

Working with an experienced installer is central to having a positive solar experience. Horowitz offers these best practices for vetting companies: Get at least three bids. Start by looking at companies recommended by neighbors or others in your area who have had good experiences.  Go local. Find companies that have already been established in your…

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How to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft

The average replacement for a stolen converter ranges between $2,177 and $2,506, according to RepairPal, a CR partner. Prices vary from car to car, with some replacements costing over $3,300 to replace. Those figures don’t include repairs to anything else thieves may have damaged, either, which can include the fuel and electrical lines that run…

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5 Best Dash Cams of 2025, Tested by Our Experts

These guidelines, based on our experience shopping for a dash cam, will give you a head start and save you time (and maybe even money). Determine your needs. In what situations do you think a dash cam would be useful? Will you need to use it at night? Do you want it to record inside the…

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