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Stain removers are made to take on dirt, blood and much more, but some aren't as effective as leading brands of laundry detergent.

Cancelling your cable and switching exclusively to streaming TV used to be a recipe for financial savings. But will all the options now on the market, streaming can get costly.

When donating to a charity or to a crowdfunding campaign online, there are some warning signs to look out for to make sure your money goes to the right place.

A Chilliwack man is hoping to cash in on a product that he says is in very limited supply to Canadians. He’s brewing up his own shoyu – Japanese-style soy sauce. See how he does it.

A Cloverdale couple is out nearly $12,000 after thieves used their debit card to steal from their bank accounts. They wonder why their bank didn’t block all the unusual transactions.

A new study has found that some restaurant and takeout containers may contains PFAS, chemicals linked to an increased risk of cancer, obesity, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, and growth and learning problems in babies and children.

A new study finds not all luggage is created equally. Consumer Reports worked with 38,000 members to find out just what travellers are looking for in a bag that will be able to make the trip from start to finish.

Taking a vacation is lots of fun. Getting ready to go, not so much but we’ve got advice from the experts to pack like a pro to make things a lot easier.

There’ve been some disturbing stories about consumers not being able to collect on travel insurance after having medical emergencies while away from home. However, don’t let that discourage you from getting it.

The type of winter tire is required by B.C. law and what works best may be two different things. You may want to invest a bit more to make sure you’re protected.

New workout gear may look great but some of the new fabrics can really start to stink. Here are some ways to help manage that and stay looking good.

Don’t get stuck with other people’s problems when you buy a used car.

It can be work to find the perfect used car but it could be well worth the effort to save money.

There have been a lot of negative reviews about a Richmond door supplier who hasn’t lived up to expectations. When CTV News contacted the owner, promises were made and broken.

Canadians are already making resolutions as we head into the New Year and many are ready to change their habits to cut down on food costs.

The holidays can be fun but also exhausting. A good pillow can help you get some good rest. Consumer Reports put them to the test.

Aeroplan members can still qualify for status until the end of 2021, but they’ll have to achieve the qualifying miles within the first two months of 2020.

The bulky jackets that keep your kids warm can also put them at risk of injury in a car seat.

The financial burden is eased for families and patients needing to travel to receive critical medical care. Airbnb teams up with Hope Air to make it happen.

Condo owners could be facing hefty increases in homeowner fees as insurance rates skyrocket.

'Tis the season for giving but also for thieves. Here’s some advice about how to increase home security with some recommended smart home systems.

LifeLabs data was breached and the company says it paid to retrieve it—the company relied on security experts. What do you do if you’re the victim of a ransomware attack?

Peeping hackers have been wreaking havoc on home security cameras. Spying, prying and scaring people in their own homes. Now it's being reported it's a hacking group had been livestreaming the feeds.

Buying used is a good way to save money and to eliminate waste but beware: you could be buying dangerous products. Many end up for resale online and could put you and your family at risk.

Canadians are losing millions of dollars in rental scams. Often it can be prevented if you know the warning signs. Vacancy rates are low, rents are high and finding a place to live in Metro Vancouver is tough. However, it’s gotten even harder as another hurdle has been thrown into the mix.

Property tax assessments are down in B.C.’s lower mainland while other parts of the province are seeing values go up in many cases.

Savvy tech experts have come up with some gadget gift ideas for the holidays. The ones that held up to the test.

Kitchen appliances are always a popular gift idea and we’ve got some recommended small appliance gift ideas that have been put to the test.

We're well into the holiday season now. Where are we headed, planned spending, blown budgets, are you on track?

From deodorant to nail polish remover, perfume and hair-care products, we depend on this items to beautify our appearance. We know to keep dangerous items like laundry pods and batteries away from our children, but what about our beauty products? Children can sometimes get into them and it results in an accidental poisoning - here's how to keep your children safe.