Home & Garden
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13 Alternatives to a Traditional Grass Lawn
If the many reasons for not having a lawn make sense to you, there are plenty of options for you to explore. Hardscape designs, carved and paved paths, raised garden boxes, rock mulch, and drought-resistant plants and trees are some…
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Cleaning and Home Maintenance Must-Haves From Costco
Cleaning can be time consuming, but for Costco shoppers, it doesn’t have to be expensive. The warehouse store has low prices on supplies such as sponges and vacuums to tackle grime, as well as shelves, bins, and other organizational tools…
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Hurry, Costco Shoppers: These ‘Hot Buys’ End June 19
As the weather is heating up across the country, so too are the deals at Costco. June 11-19, members can save a ton on everything from the iPad Mini to summer essentials like a tower fan. To help you make…
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Sprinklers and More Toys to Turn Your Yard Into a Water Park
Although many more public pools, splash pads, and the like will be open this summer, it’s still always a good idea to have some water toys stocked in the backyard to help keep everyone entertained and stay cool. Whether you’re looking…
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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 Riding Mowers and Lawn Tractors
While good, cheap walk-behind lawn mowers are sufficient for yards up to half an acre, a riding lawn mower might be a better option for a more sprawling spread. These are not inexpensive machines; expect to spend $1,000 or more,…
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20 Products That Can Turn Your Backyard Into a Relaxing Oasis
Over the last couple of years, a lot of people have invested more in their outdoor spaces. A backyard oasis can do a lot of things: furnish a space for…
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The Best Above-Ground Swimming Pools
In This Article: Our Picks / Reviews How We Chose Our Picks Buying Guide / FAQ Types of above-ground pools What are the best pool brands? What size pool should…
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We Tried 3 Fabric Shavers — Find Out Which One Was Our Favorite
Reviews Conair Rechargeable Fabric Shaver Sothing Rechargeable Fabric Shaver Gleener Fabric Shaver & Lint Brush Other OptionsFAQs It won’t surprise anyone to know that here at Cheapism, we’re all about…
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The Best Ikea Products to Help You Organize Your Life
Ikea is best known for sleek chairs, cheap couches, and even its legendary meatballs. But that’s not all it has in store. If that spring-cleaning itch has you longing to…
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Highly Rated Amazon Buys to Help You Organize Your Life
Spring will be here any day now (can we get a hallelujah?) and if spending so much more time at your house over the past year has made it clear…
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Where to Buy Plants Online
There are a lot of options these days for ordering a plant online and having it shipped to your doorstep. We’ve rounded up details on the top options and, for…
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The Best Cheap Snow Blowers
Unless you live in a region that’s regularly slammed with substantial snowfall, there’s no need to spend a fortune for a snow blower that will see only occasional use. A…
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15 Classic, Affordable Thanksgiving Recipes
Is there a better holiday than Thanksgiving? No gift-giving or costume-buying to worry about, and the much-loved food is surprisingly affordable to make. Even hosts who spring for a whole…
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The Best Cheap Space Heaters
Sometimes even the best furnaces don’t quite cut it during the coldest winter months. A personal space heater can make all the difference and provide enough warmth in a small room,…
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The Best Leaf Blowers
Cheapism dug through thousands of consumer and expert reviews to unearth leaf blowers under $150 with an elusive combination of value, performance, ease of use, and durability. Among our picks…
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Portable Swamp Coolers That Lower Temps (and Energy Costs)
If you live in a dry climate — especially in the West and Southwest — air conditioning isn’t your only option for keeping a room cool. A portable evaporative cooler…
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The Best Above-Ground Swimming Pools
Keeping young children entertained is easy with a plastic or inflatable kiddie pool. But if you want the whole family to stay cool during the hot summer months, you’ll need…
