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imaginima/istockphoto 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. One place to start: converting a garage into something other…
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Snap2Art_RF/istockphoto 15 Drinking Pilgrimages Worth Taking
One of the best ways to stock your bar at home is by visiting where favorite spirits, wines, and beers are made. Not only will you have the chance to experience how a favorite booze is produced and enjoyed in…
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The Best Toys and Gifts for 10-Year-Old Boys
It might be blowing your mind a little that the precocious and adorable 10-year-old in your life has finally reached the double digits, but that doesn’t mean that buying a gift for him has got to tax your noggin any…
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Mary Baratto/istockphoto 30 Things You Didn’t Know About Puerto Rico
Hurricane Fiona pummeled Puerto Rico over the weekend, resulting in power outages for much of the island. Widespread flooding with more than 2 feet of water, with more rain on the way, could lead to catastrophic landslides and flash floods. Though…
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Carlsbad Caverns, Carlsbad, New Mexico by Wing-Chi Poon (CC BY-SA) 21 Free and Cheap Underground Spaces to Explore
Some of the coolest spots you’ve never heard of may lie right beneath your feet. From one-of-a-kind caves to commuter walkways to “underground cities” from the early 1900s, there are many places to find adventure below ground. Some of these…
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kali9 / istockphoto The Best Tech Gifts and Gadgets for Seniors
Whether you’re shopping for grandma and grandpa, a dear friend, or for yourself, you’re sure to find holiday inspiration with our favorite tech gifts for seniors. Need something sentimental? Load up a digital picture frame with photos of grandkids. Prefer…
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Cheapism Best Hot Sauce Gift Sets for Lovers of Spice
Some people like to heat things up in the kitchen. Whether they’re avowed chile heads with a large hot sauce collection or just starting to dabble with heat, a hot…
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YinYang/istockphoto How Much RV Can You Get for Your Money?
The best deals on recreational vehicles tend to come in the fall. If you’re looking, the time to cash in on discounts may be now. But no amount of luck…
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Cheapism Holiday Gifts You Can Get at the Dollar Store
When holiday shopping leaves budgets stretched thin, it’s the dollar store to the rescue. The dollar store is a particularly good source for, well, dollar gifts, including stocking stuffers, classic…
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Cheapism Meaningful and Unique Gifts That Give Back
Whether you’re looking to be more charitable in your own gift-giving or you have a loved one in your life who would appreciate a gift with more meaning behind it,…
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Katelin Kinney/istockphoto I Tried Stasher Bags. Are They Worth It?
You’ve likely seen them at your local Target, Whole Foods, or CVS: Stasher bags, the reusable silicone bags that all but promise to replace regular plastic storage bags. But are…
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Aleksandr_Vorobev/istockphoto Delicious Savory Pies From Around The World
Warm, comforting meals start to taste even better in the fall. Tired of the savory pies you already know and love? Never fear — there are options from around the world…
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JHVEPhoto/istockphoto Shoplifting Struggles End Wegmans Self-Checkout App
Beloved northeastern grocery chain Wegmans is doling out disappointment to its cult-following of customers. The retailer is doing away with its popular self-checkout app, Wegmans SCAN. The app, which rolled…
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Sundry Photography/istockphoto Walmart’s New Virtual Fitting Rooms Take the Guesswork Out of Online Shopping
Buying clothes online is akin to the retail world’s version of a blind date. You don’t know how an outfit will look on you until you see it on yourself,…
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Carlo Allegri / Getty Images Celebrities Who’ve Run for Office
It’s not uncommon for celebrities to use their platforms to express their political beliefs and elevate the issues that matter to them, but there are quite a few stars who…
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Jitalia17 / E+ / Getty Images CC Historic Dive Bars Across the Country
The term “dive bar” doesn’t always signify a saloon of questionable reputation. Many watering hole owners are embracing a new definition: a no-frills establishment where you can find a stiff…
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Kyryl Gorlov/istockphoto Why I’m Glad My Kids Are 6 Years Apart
I have an almost-11-year-old son and an almost-5-year-old daughter. Many people seem to have a reaction to this sibling age gap. They either a) assume I had fertility issues (no,…
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Azurita/istockphoto Easy Two-Step Meals You Can Make in a Flash
Busy schedules call for meals that can be prepared between Zoom calls, or while you’re squeezing in a short workout. While a few of these low-prep, two-step meals require a…