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3 John Deere recalls, plus a Kubota and a blender

3 John Deere recalls, plus a Kubota and a blender

BLENDERS About 304,000 Chefmate 6-speed blenders sold at Target stores nationwide from September 2007 to February 2011 for about $14. While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly,leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades. [ More ]

Recalls for step stools and pins, plus a big fine

Recalls for step stools and pins, plus a big fine

STEP STOOLS About 206,000 Target step stools with storage sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2007 through October 2010 for between $25 and $30. The wooden step stools can break apart or collapse under... [ More ]

Get your home in sync with spring

Get your home in sync with spring

When I take a look around my house, I see lots of maroon and deep-green accessories, a cozy blanket in the living room, and a Christmas ornament or two still on the mantle. In other words, my home is stuck in fall and winter, which isn’t exactly in keeping with the colors, energy, or vitality that spring brings. It’s definitely time for a mini makeover. [ More ]

What not to buy: Plants that could harm your pets

What not to buy: Plants that could harm your pets

I love to hit flower stands and nurseries at this time of year and pick up a big pot of billowy chrysanthemums. They bring life and a warm touch of autumnal color into a room, and look so festive for Thanksgiving. [ More ]

Site of the Week: Duckduckchoose.com

Site of the Week: Duckduckchoose.com

If you like to windowshop, you may like this virtual version of it. DuckDuckChoose gives you a few broad categories to shop from—clothes and shoes, home, garden & pets, jewelry, and media. [ More ]

Shop at farmers’ markets for the freshest food

Shop at farmers’ markets for the freshest food

I grew up in Iowa, surrounded by farm-grown corn and all kinds of other fresh produce. My grandparents had a garden bigger than my yard in suburban New York, and my big regret is that I was a picky eater... [ More ]

Get your lawn ready for spring!

We’re often testing products at odd times over at ShopSmart, like snow blowers during the summer (we use special sawdust that acts just like snow!) and lawn mowers in the winter. Peter Sawchuk leads the lawn testing down in Florida... [ More ]