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    The Best Kids’ Bikes

    Riding a bike can be one of life’s simple pleasures, but choosing the best kids’ bike can be far from simple for parents. It can also be costly, whether you shell out a lot of money for a bike your…

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    The Best Thermostats

    Thermostats used to be pretty humdrum as home gadgets go, until smart thermostats like the Nest and Ecobee came along about a decade ago. These days, smart thermostats dominate the market, but you can still find programmable thermostats that do…

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    Best Cheap Drum Sets Under $700

    To determine the best cheap drum sets for adults and kids, we relied on a variety of sources. Unbiased, hands-on reviews of drum sets in this price range aren’t terribly abundant, but we found feedback at enthusiast sites like Kickstart…

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    The Best Electric Guitars for Beginners

    Whether you daydream of being a rock ‘n’ roll star or just want to learn how to strum along to your favorite songs, you’ll need a good-quality guitar to get you started. While high-end electric guitars can sell for thousands…

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    The Best Furnace Brands

    A lot of factors go into buying a new furnace, but it’s still important to be as brand-savvy as possible before you start contacting contractors (and trust us, you need a contractor). To compile this overview of the most common…

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    21 Companies That Closed Stores

    It was another dark year for U.S. retail. After a bruising 2017 saw chains like RadioShack and JCPenney shut down store after store, this year brought more of the same with Toys “R” Us saying goodbye and Sears teetering on…