John Matarese investigates a weird phenomena going on inside some big box stores.
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Report: Claw game machines are rigged
John Matarese finds why your kids never win at the "claw" machine: It may be set to drop the toy.
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Cheap and easy home improvement ideas
According to experts, the two of the cheapest and simplest ways to spruce up your home is to paint or replace lighting.
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Valentines Day savings and deals
Looking for a way to make Valentine's Day extra special without winding up with an empty wallet? Joe Daugirdas, otherwise known as Joe the Coupon Guy, has some ideas for you.
Add one more thing to the list of things iPads and tablets can do.
There are a lot of ideas up for grabs at the Great Big Home and Garden Expo at the I-X Center. But two in particular caught our eye, because one takes you on a
Attorney General Mike DeWine has now made $75 million available for Ohio demolitions.
John Matarese says some people don't like the Apple Store for several reasons.
There are a million reasons why you might toss and turn at night. Mary Lawlor said she was interested in ways to improve her sleep, so we asked her to try out
The mild winter temperatures have extended the cycling season in Northeast Ohio. Cycle shop Century Cycle has enjoyed a sharp increase in bicycle sales and
Whole Foods announced it has signed leases for stores, including one in Cleveland.
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Sobakawa Pillow: Does It Really Do That?
There are a million reasons why you might toss and turn at night. Mary Lawlor said she …
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Pet owners say treats made dog sick
Pet owners say their dog became sick from a chicken jerky treat. Find out what the FDA is…
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More consumers report dishwasher fires
A Broadview Heights man contacted NewsChannel5 after seeing our report about dishwasher …
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Is your dishwasher a safety risk?
Consumers across the country have told the Consumer Product Safety Commission smoke and …
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From an invention idea to As Seen on TV
Try, try again. It's the motto of anyone in the As Seen on TV business. We sat through a …
Troubleshooter
- AG pledges CLE neighborhood improvements
- Regency Windows closes doors for good
- Parma man left with hole in house
- Professor sues bank for property losses
- Block club fights to improve area
- Regency Windows closes, with few answers
- New financing option protects home value
- Westlake closer to Avon Lake water deal
Recalls
- Strollers recalled after injury reports
- Recalled fax machines pose fire hazard
- 1 million birth control pills recalled
- Nearly 89K Minis may have faulty pump
- Radioactive tissue holders pulled
- FDA: recall may also affect painkillers
- Drug company recalls medicines
- Target recalls LED flashlight sets
