Home & Garden
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Vlasic Delivers a Dill Pickle Candle Just in Time for National Pickle Day
Nov. 14 is National Pickle Day and unlike other insignificant holidays, this one is kind of a big dill. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Vlasic is collaborating with home fragrances company Candie to create the ultimate pickled product: the Vlasic pickle…
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20 Everyday Items That Are Worth Splurging On
Let’s face it: A deal isn’t a deal when you get a product that just doesn’t function as it should. Sometimes it’s tempting to skimp on common household buys, but spending a little extra can pay off in quality and ease…
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The US is Down to a 25-Day Supply of Diesel Fuel
Prices at the pump are slowly declining unless you’re in the market for diesel fuel. If you’ve been holding out hope that those prices will follow suit, you might have to reconsider — the U.S. has just a 25-day supply…
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I Shopped at Sam’s Club for the First Time and This Is What I Learned
Between the nightmarish parking lot, long lines, and overwhelming warehouse, I can’t say I enjoy shopping at Costco. That said, my family and I have been loyal members for years without ever considering an alternative … until now. For the…
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Horrifying and Hilarious Halloween Lawn Decorations to Wow the Neighbor Kids
Halloween might still look a little different this year thanks to the pandemic, but that’s all the more reason to go big with decor. Sure, you could whip up something homemade, but it’s already crunch time. Whether you’re looking for…
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Target Recalls This Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Item Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
When HGTV’s golden couple Chip and Joanna Gaines launched their Hearth & Hand with Magnolia brand at Target in 2017, a frenzy was unleashed, and the line has been a stalwart in the home-goods department of the store ever since,…
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Dog and Cat Breeds With the Highest Veterinary Bills
Many consumers have wrestled with unexpected medical expenses, but there’s a good chance they weren’t all for human care. Veterinary bills can be costly, and some pets can cost more…
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This British Artist Covered His Entire $1.5-Million Mansion in Doodles
When most people buy a new home, they might renovate the bathroom … or repaint a few walls. But Sam Cox (aka Mr. Doodle) had other plans. With around 240…
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Why Trader Joe’s Plants Are Growing a Following Online
In lieu of buying homes or starting families — after all, who can afford those? — young Americans have focused on more modest endeavors: posts, podcasts, and plants. The last…
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Cleaning Myths That Will Ruin Your Things
Few things are more satisfying than a clean home, from sparkling windows to freshly scrubbed counters. On the flip side, few things are more frustrating than finding out that the…
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Things You Should Never Try to Sell on eBay
With 138 million active buyers, eBay is one of the largest online marketplaces in the world, and one of the most visited shopping platforms in the United States. That makes…
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Get Your Costco Christmas Trees Now, Says TikTokker
It’s September, and yet Christmas trees are selling out already, according to one viral TikTok. In the trending video, Brooke Lynn claims that her local Costco is already out of…
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Peloton Debuts Pricey Rowing Machine Despite Financial Woes
Fitness company Peloton, known for its eyebrow-raising prices and subscription-based virtual fitness classes, is adding a rowing machine to its exercise-equipment lineup. Gallery: 25 Times Companies Promised More Than They Could…
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Should You Convert Your Garage Into a Living Space?
With housing costs so high in so much of the country, it can be more realistic to buy a smaller property and invest in expanding its living space over time.…
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Here’s What To Do When the Kids Finally Move Out
So your youngest is gone and not coming back (fingers crossed …)? Now is the time to transform a bedroom or bonus room or any other space that became the…
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Ikea Expands Loyalty Program To Include 5% Off In-Store Purchases
Ikea lovers, there’s another reason to buy a bookshelf (or whatever else you need): It’s offering a new way for shoppers to save more money. The home-furnishings chain just added…
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Ikea Products That Are Almost Impossible to Assemble
Anyone who’s bought furniture at Ikea knows that making your way through the mazelike store without overspending is just half the battle. Once you get home, you face the daunting task of…
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Costco Laundry Detergent Crowned ‘Best Value’ — and You Don’t Need a Membership to Buy It
In its 2022 test of laundry detergents, Consumer Reports named Costco’s Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean Liquid as the “best value” detergent, ranking it above top-tier brands like Tide and Persil…
