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Holiday Decorations May Be in Short Supply Due to Tariffs, Warns Christmas Tree Company
Artificial Christmas trees and other holiday decor may be in short supply this year and cost more, thanks to tariffs and limited supply. Here’s what to know.
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13 Everyday Household Things From the ’70s That Sell for Hundreds Today
From typewriters to blenders, record players to lava lamps, these everyday household objects have become 1970s collectibles.
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20 Cleaning Products That Are a Total Waste of Money
Like so many other things you don’t need to buy, many cleaning products don’t work well, do more harm than good, or can be skipped in favor of a much cheaper do-it-yourself solution. Here are some items that are better…
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5 Things That Drain the Most Electricity in Your Home
Discover ways to lower your electricity bill by identifying the 5 things that drain the most electricity in your home.
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20 Things Every Middle-Class Mom Had in Her Kitchen in the ’80s
From crockpots and wall phones to Kool-Aid pitchers and collectible McDonald’s glasses, here’s what every middle-class 1980s kitchen had.
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9 Foods You Should Never Refrigerate
Extend the shelf life and flavor of your groceries (and save money) by learning about 9 foods that should not be refrigerated.
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12 Home Upgrades That Are a Total Waste of Money
While maintaining a home is crucial, not all home upgrades offer the best return on investment, and some can even be a financial drain.
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10 Things Your Plumber Wants You to Know
Want some helpful advice to avoid an expensive plumbing problem? Check out these tips your plumber wants you to know.
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22 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress at Home for National Relaxation Day
In normal times, between work, family life, and recreation, it can be easy to forget to carve out some peaceful personal space — but when a crisis strikes, the need to…
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8 Things to Never Leave on Your Kitchen Countertop
While it’s easy to just throw everything on the kitchen countertop, not everything belongs there. Countertops are high-traffic areas that are frequently exposed to spills, splatters, and varying temperatures. This…
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10 Things You Should Never Pour Down Your Kitchen Sink
You might pour certain substances down the drain out of convenience or habit — think draining your pasta or rinsing batter off your hands as you’re making fried chicken. But…
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30 Affordable Tricks To Make Your Home Look Fancier
If you want your home to feel like you’re sitting in the lap of luxury, there are some smart yet cheap ways to achieve an expensive look. From your window…
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14 Household Items Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat
No matter how much of a neat freak you are, your house is a germ-ridden minefield. And while most of us are quick to blame the usual suspect — the…
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23 Things Everyone Had in Their House in the ’80s
From gargantuan TV consoles to now-archaic answering machines, there were plenty of things you could find in just about every house during the 1980s. Here are some of the most…
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Beloved American Traditions That Are Practically Gone Now
So much of what we grew up with has disappeared, from the tools we once relied on to the habits grown out of a slower pace to life. It’s progress,…
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18 Vintage Photos of Middle-Class Birthdays in the 1980s
‘Go big or go home’ seemed to have been the motto of birthday parties in the 1980s. Every party, whether for a 3-year-old or an adult, was themed, and families…
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20 Risky Home Projects You Should Never Try to Do Yourself
Home improvement looks so easy on TV, and going the DIY route is a real money saver when facing labor costs that can turn a leaky $11 toilet fill valve…
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10 Everyday Items You’re Using Totally Wrong
Life can be a tricky thing to navigate, and it just so turns out that many of us really could do well by having some kind of universal instructional how-to…
