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12 Things Kids Did on a Rainy Day in the ’80s
These rainy day activities in the ’80s kept kids busy for hours, from board games and VHS tapes to blanket forts and cassette players.
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14 Home Features That Can Become Expensive Headaches in Retirement
These home features to avoid in retirement can lead to costly repairs, higher bills, more maintenance, and accessibility headaches.
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14 Everyday Household Items That Disappeared After the ’80s
From phone books to cassette racks, these household items that disappeared after the ’80s were once fixtures in American homes.
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30 Budget-Friendly Ways to Give Your Home a Luxe Look
From window treatments to paint colors, there are tons of affordable ways to make your home look more expensive. Check out these smart tricks.
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5 Things That Drain More Electricity In Your Home Than You Probably Know
Discover ways to lower your electricity bill by identifying the 5 things that drain the most electricity in your home.
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14 Things People Had in Their Homes in the ’70s That You Rarely See Anymore
From console stereos to carpeted bathrooms, these 14 once-common 1970s home features have nearly disappeared from American homes.
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Here Are 10 Things You Should Never Pour Down Your Kitchen Sink
If you want to avoid plumbing problems, there are certain substances you should avoid putting down the drain. Here are 10 of the most critical.
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15 Things Every 1970s Basement Seemed to Have
From shag carpet and wood paneling to card tables and giant stereos, these 15 classic features defined the typical 1970s basement.
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8 Classic ‘As Seen on TV’ Products You Probably Bought Late at Night
From catchy jingles to dramatic demos, these infomercial products dominated TV screens. Discover eight famous gadgets viewers couldn’t resist.
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20 Home Maintenance Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make
Keeping up with home maintenance can be exhausting and costly, but not keeping up with it can cost even more. Be sure to avoid these expensive missteps.
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12 Household Items People Usually Replace Too Soon
The time to replace a household item comes when it no longer works as it should, repair costs are nearly as high as buying a new one. However, that doesn’t…
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11 Ways You’re Wasting Energy at Home, And How To Stop
From running the dishwasher half-full to ignoring air leaks, here are 11 ways you could be unknowingly driving up your energy bill.
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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…
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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.
