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Spencer Platt/Getty Images News/Getty Images North America Beach vs. Pool: Which Is Safer Right Now?
It’s summer, it’s hot (and only getting hotter), and you want to be in a body of water. We get it. But unless you have a pool in your backyard, the options are probably limited to the public pool or…
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MCCAIG/istockphoto 20 Important Questions to Ask Before Renting an RV
With many people steering clear of air travel during the pandemic, RV travel has become a new go-to — and for good reason. Taking a vacation in a recreational vehicle allows you to travel comfortably with (nearly) all of the…
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Dà Jiu Bao Liki / EyeEm / Getty Images CC RV Rental Company Comparison: Which Is Right for You?
As many travelers are opting for hitting the road in an RV over plane travel given the current concerns over COVID-19, some RV renters are on the hunt for the lowest possible price. Others want the most amenities. Some care…
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NoDerog/Getty The Nostalgic History of Ice Cream Trucks Through the Decades
Chasing an ice cream truck after hearing its siren song of sugary goodness was a 20th century rite of passage, but the neighborhood-roaming ice cream trucks of yesteryear aren’t as prevalent as they used to be. Today, many can be…
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TennesseePhotographer/istockphoto 30 Things to Buy at JCPenney While You Still Can
JCPenney has been on shaky ground for some time, and the coronavirus has finally pushed the brand to file for bankruptcy. While liquidation isn’t in the cards so far, the chain is shutting down more than 240 stores, and store-closing…
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Olesia Shadrina/istockphoto How to Make 24 Fast Food Sauces with Copycat Recipes
Now is a great time to experiment with making your favorite fast food sauces at home. The pandemic has not gone away yet, and with another wave potentially in the future, it’s great to be able to make your own…
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Amazon Is the ChomChom Roller the Last Pet Hair Remover You’ll Ever Buy?
When something blows up on TikTok, savvy shoppers take notice. Case in point: the ChomChom Roller, which is enjoying a moment as everyone’s new favorite pet hair removal tool. The…
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lanolan/istockphoto From Barbacoa to Yakitori: 25 Barbecue Styles From Around the World
Burgers, ribs, skewers, and sausages are some of the hallmarks of America’s barbecue culture— but the tradition is by no means unique to summertime revelers in the States. Barbecue or…
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DepositPhotos.com The Hands-Down Best Cross-Country Road Trip You Can Take — Ever
Once you’ve sorted out the basics for your cross-country road trip — the best vehicle to take, the best time of year to go, the best items to pack, the…
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Cheapism Do Wool Dryer Balls Really Work as Well as Dryer Sheets?
Cheapism readers buy a lot of products online. Among their favorites — and also among the most humble — are wool dryer balls. You can find them at Amazon under a…
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cmannphoto/istockphoto The Best Cheap Dog Food
Calling All Chowhounds! To find the best cheap dog food, be it kibble in a bag or wet dog food in a can, Cheapism nosed deep into reviews by pet…
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fazeful/istockphoto Cook Like a Chef: 10 Easy Tricks for Creating Gourmet Dishes
Fine dining can be a delectable experience, and while there are ways to save, eating out at a fancy restaurant probably won’t be at the top of anyone’s priority list…
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Luis Alvarez / DigitalVision / Getty Images CC 16 Ways Driving Has Changed in the Past 50 Years
While one benefit of getting older is having firsthand knowledge of how much cars have improved, it’s easy to forget how much driving procedures and automobiles have changed in the…
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Amazon These Walmart Tumblers Rival Yeti’s at a Fraction of the Price
When it comes to insulated tumblers and travel mugs, Austin, Texas-based Yeti has established itself as the on-trend brand — with a price tag to match. Walmart also sells insulated…
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GMVozd/istockphoto Expert Tips for Making Doughnuts at Home
It’s no secret that Americans — self-isolating amid the coronavirus pandemic and feeling bored silly — have been baking more these days. And not just bread. Doughnuts have become (pardon…
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Getty Images/Stephen Zeigler The Weirdest Thing to Get at Target Right Now
Target has a reputation for offering designer style for less, but the retailer also has a sly sense of humor. To bring a smile to shoppers’ faces, the store website…
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Walmart Magic Shaving Powder: What Is It and Does It Work?
If you pay attention to the video-sharing platform TikTok, you might have noticed recent excitement about something called Magic Shaving Powder. The company that makes it, Softsheen-Carson, creates hair care…
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Westend61/Getty Images 26 Ways Social Media Can Land or Lose You a Job
The days of looking in the classified section of a newspaper and circling job listings are long gone. Companies now use all the tools of the digital age to find…
