WHAS - News - Consumer http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer RSS Feed for WHAS - News - Consumer en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:02:34 GMT Consumer Watch: Increasing your home's value with landscaping http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/Consumer-Watch-Increasing-your-homes-value-with-landscaping-139115994.html According to Angie's List a well landscaped yard can add 7 to 14 percent to the value of your home, but you don't have to spend thousands to see those savings. Consumer Watch: ‘Consumer Reports’ counts up calories for movie theater snacks http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/Consumer-Watch-Consumer-Reports-counting-up-calories-for-movie-theater-snacks-139037884.html It's Oscar season, and for many that means a trip to theaters to see nominees on the big screen. The new issue of Consumer Reports looks at the nutrition of some popular movie snacks and the results are pretty scary. Consumer Watch: Gym membership warnings http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/Consumer-Watch--138945754.html If your New Year's resolution was to get into a gym and work out you may be starting to miss some of those self imposed mandatory workouts. Former agriculture commissioner returns property http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/Former-AG-Commisioner-returns-property-139085034.html The attorney general says Farmer returned seven rifles to the Department of Agriculture along with missing state computer equipment. What should be in your car's glove box? http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/138948804.html Many of us have things in our car's glove box that we need, as well as a bunch of stuff we don't need. Best chocolates for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/138948474.html A week from Tuesday, Americans will be celebrating the day dedicated to the one they love. It's estimated that we will spend about $700 million on chocolate for Valentine's Day. Put it to the Test: Does the Microforce shaver really work? http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/Put-it-to-the-Test-Does-the-Microforce-shaver-really-work-138799714.html Every Monday Good Morning Kentuckiana's Andy Treinen puts a product to the test. This week Andy is testing the Microforce shaver, a product that promises the closeness of a blade with the convenience of an electric razor. TSA expands pre-screening program http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/TSA-expands-pre-screening-program-138958264.html The TSA is expanding its pre-screening program to include more than two dozen more airports. The program lets travelers who sign up for the program board in a special expedited lane. New designer launches Target line, sells out online http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/New-designer-launches-Target-line-sells-out-online-138801559.html He's the young designer who became famous after designing the white ball gown that Michelle Obama wore to the inauguration. Love, money is on retailers' minds this Valentine’s Day http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/Love-money-is-on-retailers-minds-this-Valentines-Day-138871299.html Love isn't cheap. Not this Valentine’s Day anyway, when Americans will shell out more than $17 billion to show their affection.