Your Car Repair Handbook

Front Suspension Shock/StrutCost, Ford F-150: $926Cost, Toyota Highlander: $767 The problem: Suspension parts are regular wear items that, if in poor condition, could cause unsafe braking and handling. How long shocks and struts last depends primarily on the road surfaces you usually drive on. Rougher roads are harder on these parts. Their replacement is fairly…

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Best Window Air Conditioners of 2024

Top choices for small, midsized, and large rooms from Frigidaire, LG, Midea, and more Window air conditioners from LG, Frigidaire, and Midea (left to right) are among the models that top CR’s ratings in various size categories. By Allen St. John When summer approaches, a window air conditioner can be your best friend, an easy…

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Far-Right Militias Are Back

Leah Feiger: To be fair, a militia of 2,500 across the United States that’s carefully organized on Telegram and promotes the use of armed weapons as a response to anything from natural disasters to fake claims of election fraud is still really concerning. I’m concerned. David Gilbert: Absolutely, and I think that gets lost. When…

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Foods You Can and Can’t Put Down the Garbage Disposal

“Grease is related to up to 65 percent of sewer overflows,” adds Rebecca Shelton, a wastewater engineer in the Atlanta metro area. To dispose of FOGs properly, experts suggest using oil solidifers like FryAway. You might not realize that creamy foods like peanut butter and dairy products fall into the FOGs category. So butter, heavy…

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