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How to Treat IBS at Home
Drugs aren’t always the best way to manage symptoms By Sally Wadyka About 10 to 15 percent of adults in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, a condition that causes abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. It’s typically diagnosed in early adulthood, but plenty of older adults deal with IBS symptoms. "There is no ’cure’ for IBS," says Jessica Jou,…
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How Taking Off My Apple Watch Helps Me Disconnect at Home
I wore an Apple Watch all day, every day, for over six years. I would always put it on right when I woke up, and only take it off before bed. I recently stopped wearing my Apple Watch at home, and it’s been a very enlightening and freeing experience. I’ve Been a Smartwatch User Since the Original Moto 360 To…
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Best Smart Home Devices of 2025
Here at Consumer Reports, we put these products through rigorous tests, such as analyzing the sound quality of smart speakers, judging the cleaning capabilities of robotic vacuums, and evaluating the data security of cameras and doorbells to help you avoid hacks. What’s the result of all that work? Below, CR members with digital access can see the very best products…
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Three Early Signs Your Home Has a Rodent Infestation
The challenge of making your home into a comfortable, safe space that you feel good about living in is that those efforts can also make it a comfortable, safe space for pests. Like you, rodents want somewhere warm where they can feast on the finest grocery store cereals your money can buy. By the time you actually see a mouse,…
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Best Air Filters or Dealing With Wildfire Smoke in Your Home
With such dirty air outside, it can be difficult to keep the air inside your home clean. Even if you keep your doors and windows closed, which is recommended, air can seep in through cracks and leaks. One way to clear the air is by running the fan on your central heating or cooling system so that it cycles through…
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How to Prevent Ice Dams From Damaging Your Home
Don’t try to remove the ice dam yourself. Few outdoor home repairs are as dangerous as working on a ladder resting against an icy gutter. The solution is to call a professional roofing contractor. They can remove excess snow from the roof and melt the ice that’s causing the backup. Climbing onto a slick and snowy roof without proper safety…
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Yaber unveils K300s laser projector at CES 2025, a game-changer for home entertainment
Home projectors have gone from niche gadgets to movie night must-haves in recent years. Compact and affordable, they’ve become a popular alternative to traditional TVs – especially for those craving a cinematic experience at home. One brand making waves in this space is Yaber, who has made quite the impression at CES this year with the unveiling of its K300s…
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ESET HOME Security Ultimate review: Comprehensive PC protection
If you spend hours every day working and browsing online, the importance of solid PC security can’t be overstated. With cyber threats evolving rapidly, you need more than just a basic antivirus; you need a robust security suite that protects every part of your digital life. That’s what ESET HOME Security Ultimate wants to offer you. As the flagship offering…
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The Easiest Ways to Make Your Home Smell Incredible
We may earn a commission from links on this page. A while back, I saw a so-called hack on social media for making your home smell nice that was, simply put, terrible advice. It involved putting essential oils in your vacuum, which you should never do. I recommended a few other home-scenting tips instead, but all of those focused on…
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How to Clean Your Home in 15-Minute Chunks (and Why You Should)
If your home is a mess but you don’t really know where to start, it’s time to set a daily cleaning schedule—but don’t feel the need to do everything all at once. It’s well established that working in short bursts can help keep you motivated when you’re feeling overwhelmed, and cleaning in 15-minute bursts will do the trick. It can…
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