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Cooling Pads, Hammocks, and More: How To Keep Cool at Night Without Turning on Your AC
Do you run hot at night? Welcome to the miserable club. As temperatures continue to rise, trying to stay cool at night and get good sleep can feel like a challenging, if not impossible, ask. But by trying out simple strategies…
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Frugal (and FUN!) Outdoor Water Games To Keep Kids Entertained All Summer Long
For those super-hot days when simply breathing makes you break a sweat, the task of keeping kids entertained might feel particularly daunting. The best way to have fun and keep cool during summer is to play in the water, and…
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Clothes Iron Meals, Coffee Pot Stews, and 6 Other Tips for Cooking Without a Kitchen
If you live in a major city and aren’t rich, you’ve got two options: Either you share an apartment, or you settle for a cheap studio without a kitchen. The challenge with the latter option is that you’ll have to…
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Need to Revive Your Wooden Deck or Fence? This Viral TikTok Video Has the Answer
Does summertime have you itching to revamp your outdoor spaces? Maybe you’ve decided to go full bore and hire a landscaper. Or perhaps you’re like the rest of us and you’re looking for the cheaper DIY route. If you are,…
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Throw the iPads Out the Window: Cheap DIY Sports Your Kids Can Play in the Backyard All Summer Long
When summer finally rolls around, it’s time for kids to trade their textbooks for outdoor adventures. But before you start worrying about spending your hard-earned money on sports equipment, we’ve got some good news for you: Fun-filled summer days for…
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Homegrown Weed and Zelda: Redditors Who Embrace ‘Simple Living’ Share How They Unwind After Work
Not everyone has the cash, the time, or even the desire to end the workday with a Pelaton session, a glass of fine wine, and expensive takeout. But as a recent thread on r/SimpleLiving demonstrates, you don’t need a lot…
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‘Chick-fil-A Is Discontinued”: Mom Transforms Kitchen into a Cafeteria for Summer Break in Viral Video
School is almost out for the summer and parents everywhere are faced with the harsh reality that their ears will soon be subjected to round-the-clock, “I’m hungry,” and “Can I…
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Unusual Backyard Cooking Gadgets That Are Actually Useful
Grilling is a great way to cook while enjoying the outdoors and the company of others. For backyard cooks looking to expand their grilling vocabulary beyond spatulas and tongs, here…
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Turf Wars: Horror Stories of Lawn Disputes Between Neighbors
It’s the American dream for many: a home with a great, green patch of grass to call all your own. But sometimes, even a private yard can’t create enough distance…
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The Creepiest Things For Sale Online This Week (5/17/23)
We like finding a deal as much as anyone, but sometimes a deal may mean an actual deal with the devil? There are some truly terrifying “used” things you can…
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Why Air-Drying Clothes Is Superior in Almost Every Way
Even in some of the densest cities in Europe, you’ll see clothes dangling from balconies, lines, and drying racks. This might seem like a rather benign observation — Europeans don’t…
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10 Foods You Can Freeze That Won’t Turn Into Freezer-Burned ‘Mush’
If you’ve ever tried to freeze and reheat a bowl of cooked pasta or a handful of soggy french fries, you know that some foods aren’t exactly freezer friendly. That…
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Swiffer Sweeper? More Like Swiffer Cheaper With These Sustainable Refill Hacks
Swiffer owes its success to a “razor and blades” business model. First, they hook you with a low-priced mop, and soon enough, you’re stuck buying pricey refills for the lifespan…
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The Amazon Dispatch: Woman Accidentally Films Herself Getting Fired While Making Wes Anderson-Style TikTok
There’s something so aesthetically pleasing about Wes Anderson-style TikTok videos. Between the sharp cuts, slow-motion walking shots, and symmetrical compositions, these videos, which typically offer a “day in the life”…
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8 Genius Tips To Beat the Heat and Slash Your Electric Bill This Summer From Redditors
Summer is coming, and it’s time to enjoy the warm weather. The one problem? You’re breaking out in a cold sweat just thinking about the super high electric bills that…
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‘Why Is This Air Fryer So Easy To Clean,’ Said No One Ever. Here’s How To Do It Right
Air fryers are a convenient, quick, and healthy way to fry up all kinds of food. But man, can they be a hassle to clean. No matter the brand, that…
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Ready To Save Big on Your Natural Gas Bill? Here’s How
The average annual natural gas bill was $761 in 2021, according to the American Gas Association. While that might not seem like a ton of cash, the U.S. is the…
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Expensive Water Bill? Here’s What You Can Do To Cut Back
The average American uses 156 gallons of water a day. To put that into perspective, that’s double what the typical French person uses and quadruple what the average person uses…
