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Best Dehumidifiers
When there’s too much humidity in a home, the air feels heavy; people and plants wilt; and mold, mildew, and dust mites have a party. Just think what this means in a basement, a space perpetually plagued by dampness. An…
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21 Skin Care Tips to Keep You Looking Young for Less
Laugh lines and crow’s feet add character to the face. But for some, they’re telltale signs of aging that prompt some consumers to sprint to the nearest skin care boutique — or cosmetic surgeon. Many pricey anti-aging products promise to…
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25 of the Best End-of-Season Deals
As winter wanes, it’s time for savers to pounce on seasonal sales and clearance. There are all sorts of great buys in February, but you’ll find some of the deepest discounts on cold-weather clothing, footwear, bedding, and winter gadgets like…
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The Best Hair Dryers
Recreating the look and feel of a salon blowout at home is doable without spending megabucks. These days it’s easy to find a high-quality hair dryer for $30 or less that’s equipped with some of the same features demanded by…
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40 Best Things to Buy at Costco This Winter
Costco is a retail time machine that wants to only move forward. It isn’t unusual to see back-to-school items or Halloween candy stocked in early summer, Christmas trees before Labor Day, or gazebos and grills during blizzards. Costco sells large…
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Best Fitness Trackers
Many consumers swear by fitness trackers for motivation to work out, as well as accurate and easily accessible overviews of their exercise habits and overall health. Recent years have seen a flood of these dedicated activity tracking devices, and some…
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16 Things You’ll Use Every Day This Year
While there may be plenty of things you may want to purchase, the list of things that you actually need and will use every day this year is probably much…
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The Best Toasters
These days, many people call on a toaster oven to deliver crispy toast, bagels, English muffins, and toaster pastries, but it’s no match for a dedicated kitchen appliance. Even a…
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Why February Is the Best Month to Shop for Electronics + 25 Deals
In between sales on fancy chocolate, winter clothes, and bedding, don’t miss low prices on electronics this February. Though you won’t find Black Friday-type blowouts, you won’t find the crowds,…
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Cheap Garage Door Openers
With a cheap garage door opener, consumers can stave off arm strain and avoid leaving the car on cold winter nights. Today’s models open the garage with a simple push…
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Best Paper Shredders
Identity theft and other forms of data theft make shredding essential for individuals as well as organizations. Unless you want to painstakingly cut up old tax returns, bank statements, credit…
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Crock-Pot to Google: 26 Trademarks That Are Now Everyday Terms
While author Mary Shelley never bothered to name the iconic monster in her book “Frankenstein,” most people refer to him — as well as the fictional doctor who created him…
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Best Sewing Machines
Sewing machines have come a long way since home economics class. Now even cheap sewing machines come with built-in stitch designs, push-button controls, and LCD screens. Of course, a mechanical…
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Best Portable Battery Chargers
Imagine it’s the middle of the day, and after several rounds of phone tag, the name of an elusive contact pops up on your smartphone screen. Then you notice that…
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Best Cheap Bread Makers
Home-baked bread is more than just delicious; it’s also frugal and healthy. The price of a high-quality store-bought loaf easily tops $4, but you can take the DIY approach for…
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13 Delicious Pressure Cooker Recipes That Save Money and Time
Pressure cookers have long been a favorite in American kitchens, and sales are on the upswing again, due in no small part to the Instant Pot craze. Pressure cookers cut…
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6 Best Juicers Under $50 (Plus a Few Worth a Splurge)
Ever consider a juice cleanse, only to find that a basic kit can top $100? Or pay $5 or more to sip on a single dose of fresh vegetable and…
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Best Cheap Juicers
Juices have gone way beyond the standard supermarket jugs of orange and apple to combine all manner of fruits and vegetables, from carrots and cucumber to leafy greens and grapefruit.…
