Home & Garden
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7 Organic Pesticides You Can Make at Home To Protect Your Plants From Pests
All plant lovers know how irritating it is to see their plants getting attacked by pests. While there are many pesticides on the market, most of them contain strong chemicals that can pose a health hazard to pets and humans.…
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‘Ignore the Art Inside’: The Secret to Finding Cheap Wall Art That Doesn’t Look Tacky
For less than the price of a tacky poster from Ikea, you can decorate your home with a piece of fine art from one of the greats. Manet, Goya, Degas, Bonheur — take your pick. As Redditors on r/Frugal explained…
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Luxe Bidet W85 Review: Bidet Curious? Take the Plunge With This Easy-To-Install Attachment
Luxe Bidet W85 While Luxe’s W85 doesn’t come with fancy bells and whistles, it’s an easy-to-install attachment that’s ideal for bidet-curious consumers. Even after years of toilet paper supremacy, the rise of the bidet has been swift in the U.S.…
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The OfferUp 8: All the Nonsense I Saw for Sale This Week (6/27/23)
Another week, another dive into the deep end of the OfferUp pool. Curious about what people out there are selling? Here’s what’s going on in North Carolina, where I live. Welcome back to the OfferUp 8. Bubba’s Redneck Trivia Game…
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Got a Colossal Zucchini That Overgrew in Your Garden? Try These Easy Recipes
Even the greenest green thumbs have overlooked a ready-to-pick zucchini during harvest and come back the next day to find a Hulk-sized zuke glaring at them from beneath the large leaves. But before you decide there’s no way to use…
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Need to Revive Your Wooden Deck or Fence? This Viral TikTok Video Has the Answer
Does summertime have you itching to revamp your outdoor spaces? Maybe you’ve decided to go full bore and hire a landscaper. Or perhaps you’re like the rest of us and you’re looking for the cheaper DIY route. If you are,…
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Tiktoker Shares Hack for Keeping Bugs Away — and You Probably Have the Product He Uses in Your Garage
There’s no buzzkill quite like the buzzing of bees, flies, mosquitos, and the like zipping past your face and tickling your eardrums. Whether you’re sick of swatting flies in your…
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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…
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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…
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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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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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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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Cheapism Favorites: The OmniPillow Is No Pain in the Neck
The OmniPillow This is a foam pillow that adapts to your body and feels comfy in most positions. Best Price: $120 for a queen-sized pillow at OmniPillow Take 20% off…
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Death by Dishes? Here’s Why Your Vintage Dishes Might Be Poisoning You
We’re big proponents of hand-me-downs and secondhand goods at Cheapism. Not only are they often more affordable and higher quality, but they’re also more sustainable than disposable, mass-market geegaws. But…
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What Are Percale Sheets, and Are They Worth the Money?
Hearing a lot about percale sheets lately? Maybe from a friend, or even a podcast ad? We’re not surprised — they’re all the rage right now. But as is the…
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Try These Cheap and Easy DIY Garden Paths To Spruce Up Your Yard
Transforming your backyard into an inviting oasis doesn’t always have to break the bank. Thanks to these cheap DIY garden path ideas, you can spruce up your outdoor space on…
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Unusual Backyard Cooking Gadgets That Are Actually Useful
Grilling is a great way to cook while enjoying the outdoors and the company of others. For backyard cooks looking to expand their grilling vocabulary beyond spatulas and tongs, here…
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My Green Thumb Is Black, So I’m Trying This Garden Soil That’s On Sale
My green thumb is decidedly beige-colored. I’ve historically sucked at keeping the garden looking nice, and keeping things that grow in the ground alive at all. Well, I’ve decided this…
