http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer RSS Feed for WHAS - News - Consumer en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:02:34 GMT 2012-02-10T22:02:34Z en-us 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. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:02:34 GMT http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/Consumer-Watch-Increasing-your-homes-value-with-landscaping-139115994.html 2012-02-10T22:02:34Z 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. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:02:46 GMT http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/Consumer-Watch-Consumer-Reports-counting-up-calories-for-movie-theater-snacks-139037884.html 2012-02-09T22:02:46Z 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. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:42:54 GMT http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/Consumer-Watch--138945754.html 2012-02-08T21:42:54Z 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. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:19:20 GMT http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/Former-AG-Commisioner-returns-property-139085034.html 2012-02-10T15:19:20Z 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. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:54:37 GMT http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/138948804.html 2012-02-08T18:54:37Z 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. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:54:14 GMT http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/138948474.html 2012-02-08T18:54:14Z 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. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:42:57 GMT http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/Put-it-to-the-Test-Does-the-Microforce-shaver-really-work-138799714.html 2012-02-06T21:42:57Z 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. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:30:39 GMT http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/TSA-expands-pre-screening-program-138958264.html 2012-02-08T20:30:39Z 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. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:40:50 GMT http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/New-designer-launches-Target-line-sells-out-online-138801559.html 2012-02-06T20:40:50Z 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. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:02:42 GMT http://www.whas11.com/news/consumer/Love-money-is-on-retailers-minds-this-Valentines-Day-138871299.html 2012-02-07T22:02:42Z