A few cheap and quick tricks for fixing stuff around the house this weekend, courtesy of Real Simple magazine. [More]
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Script For Escaping Cingular Contracts Without Fee, Based On New Arbitration Clause
By 1.11.07
UPDATE: We added case law to throw back at Cingular if they try to argue the change in arbitration agreement is not a material change.
Hack Your AC Adaptors To Power Low Voltage Electronics
By 1.11.07
This example shows converting a cellphone adaptor for use with a computer fan.
HOW TO: Fight Companies Online And Win
By 1.9.07
The Consumerist’s step-by-step guide to posting your complaint against a company online and getting results.
HOW TO: Make A Fake Infomercial
By 12.29.06
They then hooked up with infomercial producers, actors and a licensed dermatologist to create an authentic looking infomercial.
Don’t Buy Pre-Marinated Meats
By 12.26.06
To this end, we’ve uploaded a series of instructional videos produced by the “Ontario Pork Producers Marketing Board” on “value-added cutting.”
HOWTO: Buy Nothing
By 12.21.06
WikiHow has a guide to buying nothing, which is harder than it sounds, apparently. We just, you know, don’t buy it, but for those of you who need a little help…here are some tips.
With Our Help, Reader Escapes Cell Plan For Free
By 12.18.06
We helped reader Michael leave his Cingular cellphone contract without early termination fee.
HOWTO: Buy A Humidifier
By 12.15.06
- Consumer Reports tests show that manufacturer claims can be a poor guide to how well a humidifier will work. Several small tabletop models fell well short of their claimed output and might not raise the humidity to the desired level.
The article gives advice about cleaning and maintenance as well as information about noise level, operating costs, and a comparison of the different types of humidifiers. Yay for moisture. —MEGHANN MARCO
AMEX’s MyWishlist: Everything You Need To Know
By 12.12.06
Once again, the American Express website offers cardmembers a chance to participate in the “My Wishlist” promotion, but what’s it all about?
HOWTO: Record Customer Service Calls
By 12.8.06
Recently we’ve gotten a flurry of emails asking how to record customer service calls (Vincent Ferrari says he’s receiving a slew, too).
