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FabrikaSimf/shutterstock Best All-in-One Printers Under $100
All-in-one printers, also known as multifunction printers, offer lots of versatility for consumers and home office users. Budget printers are quite capable of producing professional-looking documents, even with full-color graphics, and the best ones can print photos that pop with…
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279photo Studio/shutterstock Don’t Miss Out on These 37 Credit and Debit Card Perks
On top of the cash-back or travel rewards programs most people know about, some credit and debit cards offer lesser-known — but potentially very valuable — perks. The specifics can vary from one issuer to the next, or even between…
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Bozena Fulawka/shutterstock Beyond Pie: 16 Ways to Cook or Bake With Pumpkin
Pumpkin flavors everything at this time of year, from beer to coffee. So take advantage of the bounty — and forget about pie. Pumpkin, though distinctive in flavor, is fairly neutral and can be the basis of all kinds of…
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JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images Best Cheap All-in-One Printers
For frugal consumers, there is an obvious appeal to buying a multifunction printer: It can save on the cost of numerous visits to a copy center or separate machines that would otherwise crowd a home office. The best cheap all-in-one…
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Bogdan Sonjachnyj/shutterstock 16 Public Buildings You Have to See Inside
The mental images conjured by the words “government building” likely involve tedious obligations such as jury duty, traffic court, and paying property taxes. Here’s a list designed to turn that reaction on its head. We spoke with historians, architects, travel…
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Jonathan Weiss/shutterstock How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Latte: 10 Recipes to Try at Home
Since Starbucks introduced the pumpkin spice latte in 2003, the coffee chain has sold more than 200 million of the drinks, Forbes reported last fall, estimating seasonal sales at more than $100 million — one $4.25 to $4.75, 12-ounce dose…
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gpointstudio/shutterstock 27 Cheap and Clever DIY Costumes for Adults and Kids
Some enthusiasts spend a good chunk of the year planning the perfect Halloween costume that expertly straddles the line between clever and spooky. Others desperately search for something they can…
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DenisNata/shutterstock 10 Cool, Creepy, and Cheap Halloween Makeup Tricks
It’s easy to overspend on an elaborate costume at Halloween. Instead of stocking up on specialized Halloween makeup at a pop-up costume shop, head to the drugstore — or to…
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FamVeld/shutterstock 25 Ways to Make Unpopular Fall Vegetables More Delicious
Every fall ushers in a world of produce and culinary possibilities, but somehow pumpkin always seems to dominate. To take full advantage of the harvest season, set aside ubiquitous favorites…
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Yellowj/shutterstock 13 Cheap and Trendy Halloween Costumes for 2016
Every year Halloween creeps up and scares thousands into last-minute, costly costume choices. But with just a little planning, you can come up with a timely and affordable Halloween costume.…
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12 DIY Hair Treatments to Refresh Your Locks for Fall
Summer inflicts damage from sun, salt, chlorine, and styling products, while the onset of winter can bring dry, dull hair. That makes fall a good time to add DIY hair…
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Robert Kneschke/shutterstock 10 Things to Do Before Buying Home Insurance
Shopping for a home insurance policy is a balancing act. Consumers don’t want to pay for coverage they might not need, but they want sufficient protection — just in case.…
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Syda Productions/shutterstock 12 Unusual Jack-o’-Lanterns to Wow Trick-or-Treaters
In October, the pumpkin gets an upgrade from humble gourd to holiday icon. Unusual jack-o’-lanterns often require extra work, but the reward is a personalized Halloween decoration worth showing off.Related:…
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Sergey Novikov/shutterstock 10 Habits of Families With Healthy Kids
Staying healthy is a goal that especially important to families with children. The cost of medical bills and prescriptions can dig huge holes in the household budget. Kids are most…
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topseller/shutterstock Get High: 12 Spectacular Balloon Festivals From Coast to Coast
The oldest and most basic flight mechanism in human history, hot-air balloons first appeared as toys in China in the third century. Nearly 1,500 years later, in September 1783, brothers…
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yipengge/istockphoto Best Budget Rice Cookers
Even those fortunate few who never have a problem making rice on a stovetop can benefit from a good electric rice cooker: The rice that results is consistently cooked every…
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yipengge/istockphoto Best Cheap Rice Cookers
Rice is the most widely eaten food in the world but can be tricky to prepare. While some people swear the stovetop method is easy and a special machine is…
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Dmitrydesign/shutterstock 11 Symbolic Foods for the Jewish New Year
Jewish tradition calls for incorporating special foods into the festive Rosh Hashanah meal. Each has a symbolic meaning, often based on wordplay, that draws attention to the prayers and intentions…