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13 Alternatives to a Traditional Grass Lawn
If the many reasons for not having a lawn make sense to you, there are plenty of options for you to explore. Hardscape designs, carved and paved paths, raised garden boxes, rock mulch, and drought-resistant plants and trees are some…
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Cleaning and Home Maintenance Must-Haves From Costco
Cleaning can be time consuming, but for Costco shoppers, it doesn’t have to be expensive. The warehouse store has low prices on supplies such as sponges and vacuums to tackle grime, as well as shelves, bins, and other organizational tools…
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The 20 Safest Big Cities in the U.S.
Violence may seem like an omnipresent concern for cities in America, but its prevalence varies dramatically depending on where you live. While worrying rates of violent crime besiege some communities, there are others — mostly smaller in size and population…
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12 Ways to Save This Summer at Costco, Sam’s, and BJ’s
When shoppers think of the savings found at Costco, Sam’s Club, or BJ’s Wholesale Club, food and paper goods likely spring to mind. But the warehouse clubs offer deals on many more products, including some seasonal items. Popsicles, meat for…
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How to Repel Bugs Naturally (and Cheaply)
Insects such as mosquitoes, fleas, and wasps have always been a major drawback of the summer months, and with many people opting out of summer getaways to stay home, it won’t be easy escaping critters in your own backyard. An invasive…
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How to Keep Your Backyard Pool Crystal Clear All Summer Long
It wasn’t long ago that COVID-19 severely restricted one of summer’s greatest pleasures — plunging into a body of water on a scorching day — and sales of pools nearly doubled from one year to the next. If you’re among…
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Surprising Uses for WD-40 (And When Not to Use It)
Did you know WD-40 was created as a nuclear missile lubricant during the Cold War era? Its name is an abbreviation for “water displacement, 40th attempt.” Today the most common…
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Common Household Items You Can Sell for Cash
You may feel the itch to declutter your home, but it’s worth giving even seemingly worthless items a once-over to see if they’re worth selling. According to a Nielsen survey…
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20 Products That Can Turn Your Backyard Into a Relaxing Oasis
Over the last couple of years, a lot of people have invested more in their outdoor spaces. A backyard oasis can do a lot of things: furnish a space for…
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I Lived in My House During Construction. Here’s How it Went.
My husband and I were unenthusiastic about adding on to our little (for four people) house — especially if we had to move out during the project. Construction is, at…
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20 Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Home — and What to Do About Them
A home is a sanctuary. A house, on the other hand, is a structure — and danger can lurk in the most obvious or unlikely of places. Tens of thousands…
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The Best Ikea Products to Help You Organize Your Life
Ikea is best known for sleek chairs, cheap couches, and even its legendary meatballs. But that’s not all it has in store. If that spring-cleaning itch has you longing to…
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22 Things Older Shoppers Should Buy at Costco
Shopping at Costco makes a lot of sense as you get older, even if you’re an empty nester. The warehouse club promises savings that shouldn’t be ignored during an economic…
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Highly Rated Amazon Buys to Help You Organize Your Life
Spring will be here any day now (can we get a hallelujah?) and if spending so much more time at your house over the past year has made it clear…
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The Best Home Office Chair Mats for Every Type of Flooring
The rise in work-from-home jobs has meant that, for many of us, home offices have experienced a serious upgrade. But for all the attention we’ve paid to ergonomic desks and…
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I Tried Overtone Hair Dye — Here’s How It Went
$25 from Amazon Shop Now Lots of women (and men) dye their hair each year — Statista claims 1.06 million Americans used hair coloring products 14 times or more in…
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13 Cleaning Hacks Using Essential Oils
The uses of essential oils are bountiful, from reducing stress and anxiety to getting rid of pests and keeping your house fresh and clean, there are hundreds of ideas out…
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Where to Buy Plants Online
There are a lot of options these days for ordering a plant online and having it shipped to your doorstep. We’ve rounded up details on the top options and, for…
