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16 Things Americans Are Quietly Choosing to Rent Instead of Own
Rental can be a smart alternative when an item is expensive, bulky, or used only occasionally. From tools and camping gear to party furniture and specialty appliances, these items may make more sense to rent than own.
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12 Things Kids Had in Their Bedrooms in the 1950s
From chenille bedspreads to comic books and tabletop radios, these 12 items were common sights in kids’ bedrooms in the 1950s.
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16 Things Americans Used to Borrow From Neighbors Instead of Buying
Neighbor borrowing was once common in America. From ladders and lawn mowers to roasting pans and sugar, these 16 items were often shared.
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15 Home Trends From the ’80s That Would Look Wild Today
These 15 1980s home trends, from mauve carpet and mirrored walls to brass fixtures, would look surprisingly wild in a modern home today.
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15 Things Kids Did In The 1950s And 60s That You Don’t See Much Anymore
From paper routes and candy to go-karts and staying outside until dark, these things kids did in the 1950s and 60s bring back a different childhood.
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16 Things You’d Find in a Typical American Home in the 1950s
See 16 staples of American homes in the 1950s, from rotary phones and TV dinners to colorful Pyrex, Tupperware, and pastel appliances.
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12 Things People Keep Buying for Their “Future Self” and Barely Ever Use
People often buy items for future plans and habits, only to leave them unused. From planners and fitness equipment to hobby supplies and party ware, these purchases can become unnecessary…
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17 Things You’d Find in Almost Every 1960s Bathroom
Step inside a 1960s bathroom filled with colorful fixtures, fuzzy bath mats, cold cream, hair rollers, and other nostalgic staples.
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14 Things People Should Never Store in the Basement
The basement seems like a great place to stuff all sorts of things to get them out of the way. Unfortunately, not everything should go down below, as they can…
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One Mistake Nearly Ruined My Cast-Iron Skillet — Here’s How to Avoid It
Learn which foods to avoid cooking in a cast-iron skillet, along with cleaning tips and the importance of seasoning.
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14 Things People Had in Their Homes in the 1940s
From console radios to ration books and canning jars, these 14 staples offer a nostalgic glimpse inside 1940s American homes.
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15 Household Staples That Defined American Homes in the ’60s
These household staples in the 1960s, from Pyrex and Tupperware to console TVs, helped define everyday life in American homes.
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15 Staples of a 1980s Backyard Barbecue
A 1980s backyard barbecue meant burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, cold soda, and a boombox. Here are 15 nostalgic staples.
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15 Things People Had in Their Homes in the ’70s That You Rarely See Anymore
These 15 1970s home items, from shag carpeting and waterbeds to avocado appliances, were once everywhere but are rarely seen today.
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10 Things Your Plumber Would Love For You To Know
Want some helpful advice to avoid an expensive plumbing problem? Check out these tips your plumber wants you to know.
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12 Things Families Almost Always Had In Their Homes In The 60s
From rotary phones and record players to encyclopedias and ironing boards, these everyday objects were familiar sights in homes in the 60s.
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15 Things Grandmas in the ’80s Always Had in Their Kitchens
Step inside a 1980s grandma kitchen filled with CorningWare, Corelle, Crock-Pots, recipe boxes, Tupperware, candy dishes, and more.
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15 Things Families Almost Always Had In Their Homes In The 80s
From console TVs and VCRs to phone books and photo albums, these 15 things were familiar sights in family homes in the 80s.
