KitchenAid Promo Codes and Coupons: 30% Off Select Items

KitchenAid’s strategy is one that maybe we should all live by—if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Remaining nearly unchanged since its introduction in 1914, KitchenAid’s stand mixer has become such a legendary kitchen staple that we called it an “everlasting” kitchen must-have and put it on our Buy It For Life guide. Save Up…

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How to Boost Your Router Security

Router manufacturers typically release software updates throughout the year to address security threats, fix bugs, and improve performance. The easiest way to make sure your router always has the latest, safest software is to activate the automatic firmware update feature available on many of today’s models. Newer routers make this relatively easy through a companion…

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Best Ways to Stop Muscle Pain

If you feel achy every day for more than a couple of weeks, see your doctor. You may have a medical problem that needs attention. For widespread pain, for instance, your doctor may have you evaluated by a rheumatologist for fibromyalgia, a chronic condition marked by deep muscle aches and stiffness. “It often starts in…

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CR’s Guide to Deck Maintenance and Safety

To ensure safety and visibility, municipalities usually mandate lighting around deck areas such as steps and landings, says Patrick Harders, a landscape lighting designer and co-owner of Sterling Lighting, an outdoor lighting maker in Danville, Va. But avoid wall-mounted security floodlights. “You don’t need that ‘prison breakout’ look to make things safe,” Harders says. Instead,…

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Best Wrist Rests for Your Computer Mouse

There are numerous ones on the market, though, and they don’t all provide equal benefits. CR’s in-house ergonomics specialist Dana Keester and Paul Ritchey, DrPH, CR’s in-house certified professional ergonomist, evaluated 12 popular wrist rests from brands such as DeltaHub, Kensington, and Reloot and scored them based on ergonomic design (how well the wrist rest…

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The Truth About Treating Health Problems With Cannabis

Tell your doctor. According to the Michigan poll, 44 percent of monthly cannabis users said they had not discussed it with their healthcare providers. Your doc can tell you if medications you may be taking, such as blood thinners, statins, antihistamines, antidepressants, and medications with sedative effects, interact with cannabis. Your doctor may also be…

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