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Consumer Preventing ladder injuries one step at a time Preventing ladder injuries one step at a time
There are all sorts of ways to hurt yourself on a ladder.

"The thing to remember with ladders is one step at a time, two hands at a time," says John Drengenberg, consumer safety director at Underwriters Labs.
Consumer Study: Buyers of energy-efficient homes less likely to default Study: Buyers of energy-efficient homes less likely to default (Video)
When you apply for a mortgage, underwriters look at various factors to determine your risk, such as credit score, debt-to-income ratio, loan-to-value ratio and reserves in the bank. A new study suggests it may be time for them to consider if that house you plan to buy is energy efficient.
Consumer Steer clear of marathon disaster relief scams Steer clear of marathon disaster relief scams (Video)
Our hearts go out to strangers more than three thousand miles away. No matter the disaster, people in Washington state are known for giving. But where we see caring and compassion scammers see opportunity to cash in our sympathy.
Consumer Pet food recall expanded Pet food recall expanded (Video)
If your dog or get eats dry pet food - check the brand. Natura Pet Products just expanded the recall of its dry foods for puppies, kittens and adult dogs and cats. The company says salmonella bacteria was detected in some foods during tests at the plant.
Consumer Is it Alzheimer's or just forgetfulness Is it Alzheimer's or just forgetfulness
You get older, you get more forgetful. Trust me, I know. This is a normal part of aging. It doesn't mean you have Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia. So how do you know?
Consumer Full flights, small seats make passengers grumpy Full flights, small seats make passengers grumpy
Airlines keep shrinking the size of seats to stuff more people onto planes, those empty middle seats that once provided a little more room are now occupied and more people with tickets are being turned away because flights are overbooked.