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Of Consuming Interest - 4/24/11

Robert Krughoff of Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK talks about finding a roofer, which supermarkets have the lowest prices and excellent quality and how you can save hundreds of dollars on homeowners insurance.

Tags: Shirley Rooker , Call For Action , Of Consuming Interest , Consumers' Checkbook , roofers

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Tips for hiring contractors to clear trees after major storms

If you have trees down around your home, it might seem convenient to just hire the crew working down the block, but that's not necessarily your best bet.

Tags: Consumers' Checkbook , trees , storm damage

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New green windows can open the door to savings

Despite the high installation cost, new windows can lower your carbon footprint and even earn you a substantial tax credit.

Tags: energy efficiency , air conditioning , Windows , Evan Haning , Energy Star , Washington Consumers' Checkbook , carbon footprint , bills

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Cost doesn't determine best AC service

"There's really no relationship between quality and price," says Robert Krughoff, president of Washington Consumers' Checkbook.

Tags: air conditioning , heat , hot weather , Washington Consumers' Checkbook , Colleen Kelleher

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Secret to getting low hotel room rates

Consumers' Checkbook finds there's a trick to winning the bids on Priceline.com.

Tags: booking hotels , Consumers' Checkbook , Priceline , Travelocity , Expedia , Orbitz , Kristi King

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