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This Sweeper and String Trimmer Combo Kit Makes Yard Work So Much Easier
In This Article: Who Should Buy This? What We Liked What We Didn’t Like What Consumers Think TLDR: Pros and Cons What To Look For The Bottom Line Our Process Black+Decker 40V Max Cordless Sweeper & String Trimmer Combo Kit…
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JanSport Backpacks Last Forever: Redditors Confirm What We Already Know
Ask anybody who’s ever owned a JanSport backpack and they’ll tell you — those things last forever. When Redditor u/hampoule posted in the subreddit r/BuyItForLife about the excellent condition of their nearly 30-year-old JanSport fanny pack (aka waist pack) there were a lot…
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Costco vs. Trader Joe’s: Whose Key Lime Pie Reigns Supreme?
It’s summer, and that means all the bright and sunny citrus-filled seasonal items are back at stores like Costco and Trader Joe’s. I’m a lover of all things citrus, so when I saw a recent thread on Reddit’s r/Costco proclaiming…
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I Tried ChipDrop and Got a Yard Full of Free Mulch
It’s very rare to get something for free in this world without a catch. So when I heard about ChipDrop, a company that dumps free mulch at your door, I figured there must be one. There isn’t. Unless you call saving…
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Trader Joe’s New Chocolatey Coated Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Bites Are Just 100 Calories , But Are They Any Good?
Like most people who are prone to snack, a new item at Trader Joe’s was something I was simply unable to resist. Even the (very long) name was enticing: Chocolatey Coated Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Bites. Individually wrapped, the bites…
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Buyer Beware: 9 Things You Should Never Buy Without a Warranty
If you haven’t been plagued with the scam calls warning about “your car’s extended warranty,” count yourself lucky. They are relentless. But sometimes, spending a bit more on a warranty is worth it, because it provides peace of mind and…
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51 Best American-Made Products You Can Buy
A lot of fine products are still made in the United States. Frugal consumers, however, don’t necessarily care: Though nearly two-thirds of American consumers look for “Made in America” products, a…
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10 Plant Parent Mistakes That Are Costing You Way Too Much Money
If you’re like me, you’ve murdered many a plant that seemed so healthy at the store but faded almost immediately after arriving at its new home. That green thumb turned…
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Is Goodwill Becoming Too Expensive? Some Shoppers Seem To Think So
There’s a Goodwill drop-off location near my home that I’ve been frequenting for years, donating clothes, shoes, toys, and housewares I no longer need in the hopes that somebody can…
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11 Mistakes You’re Making at the Dollar Store
You may think shopping at a dollar store is already a smart thing to do, budget-wise — but some mistakes could make your attempt to save a little extra go…
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15 Cursed Things People Are Selling on Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is known for being a weird assortment of items dumped onto the internet after a good garage clean-out, but some things are weirder than others. Here are items…
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6 Ways You’re Probably Wasting Money When You Buy Furniture
Furniture shopping can be fun — but it’s also a lesson in self-control. Stores and catalogs make everything look so polished, as if a new living room set can change…
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Still Using Fabric Softener? Bad Call — Here Are 10 Great Laundry Hacks To Save Time and Money
Some people enjoy laundry. We know this to be true. You’re probably not one of them, because most of us all got together and agreed that we hate it. Whether…
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Skipping Wednesdays, Avoiding Samples, and Other Mistakes You’re Making When Shopping at Whole Foods
You’ve got a lot of plates spinning at the same time when you’re shopping at Whole Foods. It’s a delicate dance, that experience, toeing your way through premium products at…
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Charging Made Chic: Veelink’s Wireless Charging Dock Keeps Your Home Office Organized
Keep your desk clutter-free with this attractive, easy-to-use wireless charging stand. I never expected to buy a wireless charger. I tend to avoid frivolous gadgets and usually hide my cell…
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The OfferUp 8: Wacky Things for Sale on OfferUp This Week (6/5/23)
OfferUp is the Wild West. If you’re a user, you already know the unhinged sales going on inside this app, and if you’ve never perused the site, you couldn’t possibly…
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These EVs Are the Most (and Least) Driven — But They Still Lag Behind Gas-Powered Cars
EVs are becoming a more popular choice, but even though people like owning them, they don’t drive them as much, according to a recent study by ISeeCars. Blame the fact…
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Note to Stores: Stop Putting Everything Under Lock and Key. It’s Getting Annoying
I recently went to Lowe’s to pick up some new Adirondack chairs for the backyard. At $25, the plastic versions are relatively inexpensive, come in a range of fun colors,…
