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The latest ratings and advice for Washington, DC area home services.
Advice
- 30 Tricks Sellers Use to Make You Pay Up
- 65 Things You (Probably) Shouldn't Pay For
- About Checkbook: Why We're Unique
- Aging In Place
- Closet Organizers
- Complaining: How to Get Results
- Consumers' Notebook
- Credit Cards Provide Strong Protections for Consumers
- Decluttering Strategies
- Defective Products: Strategies to Get a Refund or Replacement
- Elder Villages
- Extended Product Warranties: Should You Buy Them?
- Getting Home Repairs During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Getting Rid of Your Unwanted Stuff
- Hazardous Household Waste Disposal
- Home Maintenance Plan
- Home Warranties
- Homeowners Insurance
- Lead Exposure: Make Sure Your Contractor Follows the Law
- Light Remodeling: Redo Your Kitchen or Bath for Less
- Nannies: Hiring Tips
- Organizers
- Product Recall Information
- Saving Energy at Home
- Self Storage Facilities
- Soundproofing Tips
- Wallpaper Help
- Water & Sewer Line Warranties
- Water-Saving Tips
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A Message from Our Founding President
After more than 45 wonderful years, I am retiring as president of Consumers’ Checkbook. I want to thank you for your support and for helping to create a marketplace that works for all.
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Looking for a Top Doc?
Use our ratings to find the best primary care doctors, specialists, and surgeons.
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Top Travel Booking Tips
60 strategies for finding the best deals and avoiding trouble.
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Auto Body Shops
Accidents happen. Here’s how to get a bang-up repair job.
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Auto Glass Repair and Replacement
How to deal with a distorted vehicular view.
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Aging in Place
Tips on making your abode accessible, and resources for getting seniors help at home and beyond.
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Kennels
Doggone good boarding options for when Rover needs to sleep over.
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Managing Your Mess
Can a personal organizer help you clean up your act?
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Are ‘Certified’ Used Cars Worth Bigger Price Tags?
Dealers promise rigorously inspected rides and peace-of-mind warranties, but we found some consumers get rebuilt wrecks and even a former crash-test vehicle.
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Travel Agencies
Getting help from a pro for planning where to go.
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Window Treatment Stores
Made in the shade: Get a good deal and good advice on window treatments.
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Buying Cabinets and Countertops
How to get the kitchen you crave for the least amount of hassle and money.
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Solving the Mystery of Medical Costs
New laws should help consumers find out what they’ll pay, but many available tools are still works in progress.
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