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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 some communities are besieged by worrying rates of violent crime, there are others — mostly smaller in size…

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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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    The Best Plant Subscription Boxes for Plant Parents and Flora Fans

    Whether you buy plants online or at a nursery, sometimes the sheer number of options can be overwhelming. Should you get a succulent or a spider plant? A monstera or a string of pearls? An easier option: Sign up for…

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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 use for WD-40 is to protect metal parts from getting…