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There are plenty of essentials worth the money in our home renovation. See the top picks I would splash out on again, even with a tight budget

Five things that were worth the money in our home renovation

Transforming your bathroom into a luxurious retreat starts with selecting high-quality materials that exude elegance and sophistication. Choose natural stone tiles like marble or granite for the flooring and walls, which not only look stunning but are also durable. Adding a statement piece, such as a freestanding bathtub, can instantly elevate the space. In fact, a recent study found that 84% of homeowners update their showers during a bathroom remodel, making it a key area to focus on.

10 Bathroom Decor Ideas to Add a Touch of Luxury

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Did someone say freebies? Home Depot has plenty of options for home maintenance and repair, and savvy shoppers can score some of it for free.

12 Things From Home Depot You Can Get Absolutely Free

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

If you're aiming to design a contemporary looking bathroom, you will want to make an effort to steer clear of the six following features, which professionals say will instantly make the space look dated. Here, they touch on colors, finishes, and other elements that you are better off avoiding in...

6 Bathroom Styles That Are Going Out of Style, According to Designers

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Savannah, GA

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

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Shop deck boxes, lounge chairs, tabletop fire pits, and more.

Amazon Shoppers Are Transforming Their Outdoor Spaces With These Bestselling Patio Furniture Picks Under $100

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If you're running out of space in your kitchen, you may be considering whether to go with a butler's pantry or prep kitchen. Here's the rundown on each.

Prep Kitchen Vs Butler's Pantry: Here's How Each Can Declutter Your Kitchen

Window treatments provide the ultimate finishing touch that pulls a space together. They're an often overlooked room element, but interior designer Mimi Meacham stresses the importance of choosing the right option. "Window treatments are important for shade and privacy, but they're also a key element of your overall design and should be treated as such," she says. To help you pick new window treatments or update your existing coverings, interior designers and window experts are sharing the most popular window treatment trends they're seeing this year.

8 Window Treatment Trends That Are Everywhere in 2024

She was like an intriguing cross between Charlie's Angels actress Kate Jackson and Popeye movie star Shelley Duvall. Her name was Beth Howland, and it's been 8 years since her tragic death from lung cancer on May 24, 2016, just four days before what would have been her 75th birthday.

A Look Back at the Life of Actress Beth Howland (From TV's 'Alice'): 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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Dollar Tree Shower Rod Hack Is The Perfect Way To Add Some Fall to Your Kitchen

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Sometimes, the weirdest Amazon finds are the ones that are absolutely game-changing for improving your day-to-day routine. I've rounded up 60 kinda weird, totally awesome items that can improve your day — without breaking the bank. From must-have organizing finds to kitchen tools that can cleverly speed up meal prep, this list has it all. Get ready to discover some truly unexpected things that you'll want to add to your cart ASAP.

The weirdest, most clever things on Amazon under $30, bar none

When it comes to purchasing furniture and decor, we are the first to say that your choices are entirely personal, and you can buy whatever you want. However, some of us still have leftover furniture from our college days or items that we purchased to get us through a particular event.

11 Items of Furniture or Decor You Should Never Buy

If you've got a bathroom overflowing with products, we've got the Dollar Tree finds to help declutter your space and keep bathroom essentials out of sight.

Declutter Your Bathroom With A Few Dollar Tree Finds That Store Products Out Of Sight

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Contractors say these cheap but highly rated home upgrades are actually worth the hype

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Contractors say these cheap but highly rated home upgrades are actually worth the hype

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