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Each year Americans host millions of yard, garage, tag and moving sales at which used goods can be had for deeply discounted prices. Shoppers can score everything from kitchen utensils to exercise equipment for a fraction of the cost. But that doesn’t mean everything you see at a yard sale...

5 Things You Shouldn't Buy at Yard Sales (and 6 You Should)

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Depending on how long you plan to be in a hotel room probably depends on how you unpack. Longer stays most likely mean you'll try to make things more homey by completely unpacking your suitcases. Use of the closet, shelves, and dresser drawers are there for just this convenience. If...

Why You Should Avoid Using Drawers in Hotel Rooms

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Even if you aren’t familiar with hardiness zones, chances are you’ve seen the colorful map of the United States featured on seed packets and plant labels as you try to select flowers for your garden (and if you haven’t, you can find it on the USDA’s website). And whether you’re sowing seeds with children or picking out your annual hanging baskets, knowledge about these zones can help you choose plants that thrive in your area.

The First Thing You Need to Know Before You Plant Anything (You’ll Regret It If You Don’t!)

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. It may still be firmly summer, but The Home Depot is already thinking ahead — like, way ahead, and I’m not mad about it. The home and hardware store just launched its holiday collection today, and you can finally get your hands on last year’s viral pre-lit faux Grand Duchess Christmas Tree, as well as tons of other faux greenery, outdoor Christmas decorations, inflatables, lights, and more.

The Home Depot’s Holiday Collection Is Already Here — And That Viral Tree Is Back

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Although I’m never not in the mood to jump right into fall as soon as August hits, I’m trying to learn to appreciate the late summer and not rush through it. And these plates from Dollar Tree are helping me do just that. Spotted by a Dollar Tree Instagrammer, these gorgeous dishes would look so beautiful on a late summer dinner table and are totally leaning into the coastal, beachy aesthetic.

Dollar Tree’s “Sooo Gorg” $1.25 Plates Are Perfect for Late Summer Dinner Parties

New York City, NY

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A 30-second check at the beginning of your stay could save you a ton of trouble down the line.

This Is The Very First Thing You Should Do When You Walk Into A Hotel Room

New York State

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There are many who believe some sort of TEOTWAWKI (The End Of The World As We Know It) scenario could topple the all-mighty dollar, and if that happens, you'll need to get creative with what you have and what you can do to still get what you need.

11 Things To Own If The Dollar Collapses And Ideas On What To Do Next

Los Angeles, CA

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Former child star Dana Hill died at only 32 years old on July 15, 1996. Like many former child stars, Hill had talent, and a promising life and career that ended all too soon. She was born Dana Lynne Goetz on May 6, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, and she passed with a Hollywood name in Burbank, California.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Dana Hill ('National Lampoon's European Vacation'): 3 Decades Later

Cleveland, OH

Erie, PA

Roselyn Quell moved to Cleveland “on a whim” in March of 2024, after falling in love after only one visit to the city! “Somehow, I managed to sell my home in Erie within a day, buy this house immediately after, and move in within two weeks,” she writes. “When there’s a will, there’s a way!”

This Cleveland House’s Style Is “Funky with a Side of Calm” (and I Love It!)

Arkansas State

Hey there, prospective mover! Before you pack your bags for Arkansas, let me stop you right there. Here are 12 totally legitimate (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making The Natural State your new home. Too Much Nature. If you prefer concrete jungles over...

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Arkansas

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. As soon as all of my boxes were loaded into my new apartment, I doubted I was going to find a place for everything to go — namely, all of my clothes. For reference, my bedroom alone in my old place was about the size of my new studio overall. It’s been a tricky transition, to say the least. In my old apartment, I didn’t have to worry about making the most of every square inch. Now I have to be extremely strategic when it comes to furniture and organizers.

This $25 Amazon Gem Instantly Doubled My Closet Storage (I Wish I’d Bought It Sooner!)

Rochester, NY

New York Post

Bonfire of the vanities? 

A British couple is warning the public to keep reflective surfaces out of direct sunlight after a small make-up mirror placed near a window sparked a fire inside their home. 

“It’s not something you think of,” Sam Wilkinson, 48, told South West News Service of the freak inferno, which occurred Jul. 18th at their home in Rochester, Kent.

The registered nurse and her partner, Michael, were at their residence when they noticed an alarming smell.



Boy killed after bounce house went into the air at Maryland baseball game ‘brought light and laughter to everyone’



“I was working in the...

A bedroom mirror set our house on fire — don’t make the same mistake we did

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Know these shopping secrets for navigating HomeGoods like a pro. From finding deals to strategic timing, these tips will enhance your HomeGoods experience.

12 Facts about HomeGoods You Didn’t Know (#6 Is Pretty Cool)

The US Sun

AN entrepreneur and content creator has shared how to make thousands of dollars each month off Airbnb rentals. The side hustle requires no money to get started and doesn’t involve renting out units. Alexis Sierrah (@alexissierrah) is a TikTok influencer who shares how she profits off Airbnbs with over 22,000 followers. In a video from […]

I make thousands monthly with my Airbnb side hustle & didn’t need money to start – and it’s nothing to do with renting

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. ICYMI, IKEA has been rolling out new versions of older pieces this year as part of their special 80th anniversary line, the Nytillverkad collection. This includes revivals of some of IKEA’s greatest hits — like the 1973 stackable DOMSTEN stool and the LÖVET table (aka the company’s very first flat-pack piece of furniture) — with fresh palettes and modern materials. For the latest installment, they’re now revamping one of their most iconic styles from the 1980s: the KLIPPAN loveseat.

IKEA Just Dropped 3 Bold New Colors for This Iconic 44-Year-Old Furniture Piece

Buffalo, NY

A COUPLE who met dumpster diving have welcomed a baby together — and she sleeps in a bed they found in the trash. Erin Sheffield, a 39-year-old charity coordinator from Buffalo, New York, and her husband, Dave, 35, met in a dumpster in college and hit it off over their love of searching the trash for valuable items.

My husband & I met in a dumpster – now our baby sleeps in a crib we found in the trash, we scored unopened bottles too

What if you could get discounted movie tickets, food delivery credits, and other awesome rewards just for recycling your old clothes? Well, now you can, thanks to the innovative startup Trashie, which provides a hassle-free way to donate unwanted clothes, towels, sheets, shoes, and more. Simply order a Take Back...

This company wants to pay you to recycle your old stuff — and all you have to do is toss your items in a return bag

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Dollar General shoppers are getting a big treat this summer thanks to our favorite country icon Dolly Parton. Now for a limited time only, the store is dropping a kitchen and houseware collection inspired by Parton’s rural upbringing in the Smoky Mountains, bringing her legacy and style right to your home.

Dolly Parton Is Selling “Gorgeous” $1 Kitchen Gems at Dollar General for a Limited Time

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Laundry? Yeah, it’s probably my least favorite chore. If there’s any way to avoid doing laundry, I’ll take it — no question. It’s not just that the process is tedious and annoying, although it definitely is, but I also don’t have nearly enough storage space for all my clothes. The thought of going through them to declutter sounds even worse. And, let’s be honest, bending over to pull clothes out of the laundry basket? Not exactly my idea of fun.

The “Life-Changing” Hamper That Makes Laundry Day Less Annoying (It Has the Most Ingenious Feature!)

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3 Nonobvious Reasons You Shouldn’t Overlook Buying a House Next to a School

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3 Nonobvious Reasons You Shouldn’t Overlook Buying a House Next to a School

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