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Spring bringing fresh flowers, sunny days and, for pet owners, drifts of hair as your beloved animal sheds his winter coat. The Shed Pal allegedly sucks up all that excess hair and gives your pet a nice massage too. DailyFinance and Beezer the cat test that claim.

Want beautiful, artistic nails at a fraction of the salon price? Based on its commercials, Salon Express -- an "as seen on TV" product -- seems promising. But can a $10 mail order kit really replace a professional nail artist armed with years of experience?

Perhaps you've seen the infomercials or gotten an email touting the magical powers of the iRenew Energy Balance Bracelet -- just strap it on your wrist and you're stronger, have better balance and are even healthier. Can it be true? Do placebos really cure disease? Alternative medicine products...

The late Billy Mays said it best: "Life's a pitch. Then you buy." That's why more than 30 inventors from around the country came to the LAX Marriott last week to pitch their ideas to Infomercial King A.J. Khubani, founder and CEO of Telebrands Corp. -- the direct-to-consumer marketing giant...

The product: Snuggie for Kids The price: $19.95 for two, plus $15.90 for shipping and handling, so the price really is $35.85 for two, You can get one for about $15 in retail stores. The claims: "Now you can keep the whole family warm with Snuggie For Kids, a smaller size Snuggie™ Blanket...

We put the Slap Chop to the test against a standard kitchen knife and an electronic food processor. Who won the day? Watch this week's savings experiment and find out, plus read the full review!

The product: RoboMaid aka RoboMop The price: $7.49, plus $9.40 for shipping and handling, so the price really is $16.89 The claims: Dusts your floors for you so you don't have to The Buy-o-meter rating: 2 on a scale of 5 as a cleaner; 4 out of 5 as a toy With the iRobot Roomba becoming so...

Failed product or not? We check out the Might Mendit The product: Mighty Mendit The price: Three tubes for $19.99 plus $8.95 for shipping and handling, bringing the total to $28.94. The claims: Repairs almost any fabric, fast way to fix rips, make hems, leaves no stains The Buy-o-meter rating: 3...

The product: Windshield Wonder The price: Buy one get one free for $10, but add in $6.99 each for shipping and handling and the price really is $23.98 The claims: "Clean Windshields Without Stretching or Straining," uses tap water instead of cleaners.... The Buy-o-meter rating: 2 on a scale of...

The product: The Clapper The price: $24.95 plus $6.95 shipping and handling for a total of $31.98. The claims: It turns up to two plug-in lights or equipment on and off with claps. The Buy-o-meter rating: 3 on a scale of 5 It's great fun to watch the old Clapper commercial. Perhaps nostalgia is...