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Make These 10 Frightfully Cheap DIY Halloween Decorations
Properly preparing for Halloween means getting into the spirit by decorating the front door, porch, windows, and yard. These penny-pinching ideas for homemade Halloween props keep the holiday fun without spooking the neighbors or ruining a budget. When the big night…
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12 Easy Fall Decorating Ideas Inspired by Nature
The pumpkins, pine cones, acorns, corn, leaves, and sticks that make fall décor so cozy and charming are close at hand and easy to work with — just turn to the great outdoors for supplies and maybe Pinterest for a…
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61 Must-Have Items to Spruce Up Your Patio for Under $300
Sunny summer weather means more outdoor entertaining, which also means your old weathered patio furniture could probably use a makeover. It’s surprisingly easy to furnish a big backyard or apartment balcony without spending thousands of dollars. Most favorite large retailers…
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15 Cheap and Easy DIY Projects for Your Backyard
With the sun shining, the grass green, and the flowers blooming, it’s an ideal time to tackle a few of those outside DIY projects you’ve had on the back burner. If you need some inspiration for your garden or other…
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10 Household Items You Should Clean More Often (and Three You Shouldn’t)
Cleaning your house is a must-do, and there are some spots in your home that definitely need attention at least weekly and some even daily. Other areas don’t need frequent cleaning. Focus and prioritize your efforts to keep germs at…
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15 Costco Products That Are Mandatory for Any Man Cave
Man caves provide solitude, relaxation, and a place to entertain. Every person crafting their cave is different, but some essentials are all but universal, and anyone looking for that perfect addition has a good chance of finding it at Costco…
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How to Save Money at Home Depot and Lowe’s
If you’re considering taking on a home improvement project, chances are a few trips to Home Depot or Lowe’s are in your future. DIY jobs can be costly, but you…
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14 Ways for Do-It-Yourselfers to Save on a Home Renovation
A general contractor typically charges up to 20 percent of the total cost of a home renovation, according to Angie’s List, which might make it tempting to do the job…
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How to Stop Spending $400 a Year on Your Lawn and Garden
Tending your yard isn’t cheap — homeowners spent an average of $407 on lawn and garden care in 2016, according to the annual National Gardening Survey by Harris Interactive. While…
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10 Tips for Reviving Your Outdoor Furniture
Warm weather and sunny skies mean backyard barbecues are coming soon. Don’t let worn outdoor furniture bring down the mood. From making new cushions to painting chairs to restaining wood…
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16 Ways to Live Like a Minimalist
From the kitchen and closets to the home office and beyond, clutter doesn’t just overwhelm us. There’s evidence that even mild hoarding is bad for emotional health. Minimalism is freedom…
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Autumn Cornucopia: 10 Vegetables to Grow in Your Fall Garden
Temperatures may be dropping soon, but there’s still plenty to enjoy in a fall vegetable garden. Whereas fruit plants require particular care and take quite a while to mature (years,…
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11 Dishes to Make From the Garden for Summer Savings
The fruits of a well-planned garden can add up to major savings on food while providing weeks of fresh and nutritious homegrown produce. The 11 recipes featured here incorporate crops…
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7 Best Mosquito Traps for Conquering Bugs on a Budget
Mosquitoes are a backyard nuisance every year, but headlines about the mosquito-borne Zika virus may have more people than usual scrambling for ways to keep these pests in check. If…
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10 Ways to Shrink Your Dry Cleaning Bill and Still Look Great
The average American spends about $500 a year on dry cleaning, according to industry reports. While it may seem a necessary expense, many consumers are simply throwing money down the…
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12 Tips for Building a Tiny Home You’ll Love
Downsizing is growing among people seeking to decrease their environmental footprint and declutter their lives. Enter tiny houses. Beyond simplifying lifestyles, the tiny house movement seeks to curb overcrowding, overconsumption,…
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Cheapest Place to Buy Organic: Walmart, Kroger, or Aldi?
The buzz around organic food has drawn mainstream stores such as Walmart and Kroger into the arena and made prices more competitive. Now Aldi, the discount supermarket chain known for…
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Is an Ikea Kitchen Cheap Enough to Be Worth the Hassle?
The average kitchen remodel costs about $20,000, according to HomeAdvisor, although costs vary considerably based on location, square footage, extent of the project, quality of materials, and who does the…
