4 Handy Products & Services That Are Free At Home Depot
The Home Depot offers plenty of perks if you know where to look. Here are four useful items and services you can snag for zero dollars.
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Stories By Caroline Anschutz
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Costco Coupon Book: 5 Electronics You Can Save Money On In March 2026
Shopping at Costco can be a great way to keep one's spending down, and the retailer's coupon book for March offers some tasty discounts on electronics.
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This Harbor Freight Find Can Upgrade Your Garage Lighting
If you suffer from lighting issues in your garage, Harbor Freight has a solution for you that could absolutely change everything. Here's what to know.
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5 Gadgets Samsung Makes That Apple Doesn't
Apple has a very tight ecosystem of devices that all work very well together, but Samsung has a much wider array of technology that you can buy.
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How To Properly Wash A Microfiber Cloth After Cleaning Your Car
Microfiber cloths are excellent for cleaning cars, as they're excellent at trapping dirt. If you know how to wash them properly, they can last a long time.
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4 Makita Tools You Didn't Realize Could Do More Than One Job
These cordless power tools are multitasking workhorses. Here are four Makita devices that can handle double duty in your workshop.
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JD Power's Top-Rated Wireless Home Internet Provider Isn't Verizon Or AT&T
Wireless home internet is becoming more popular across the U.S. as service continues to improve, but this wireless home internet provider is the best.
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Unwritten Rules Drivers Should Know Before Pulling Into Buc-Ee's
Visiting Texas-based gas station and travel plaza Buc-ee's is an experience unto itself, but you should know into that experience knowing what to expect.
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14-Year-Old Wins Young Close-Up Photographer Of The Year Using This Decade-Old DSLR
The Close-up Photographer of The Year competition has already crowned a winner. What is this old DSLR that allowed this 14-year-old to win the competition?
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'Do Not Drive': Stellantis Issues Urgent Warning For Over 200K Cars
Stellantis is once again trying to get drivers to bring their cars in for airbag maintenance, now issuing a "do not drive" warning for several popular models.
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One Simple Mistake Can Turn A Standard Oil Change Into A $20K Headache
When a woman went to get a simple oil change, she left with a very big and expensive problem. Here's what happened and how it got resolved in the end.
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This Woman's Auto Loan Story Is A Warning For Every Car Buyer
Car shopping can be an exciting but daunting experience, and one woman's auto loan story should be a reminder to verify all of the terms before signing.
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Are Portable Jump Starters As Good As Traditional Jumper Cables?
Jumper cables were once the only option for a dead car battery. Portable jump starters promise a simpler solution, but there are trade-offs worth knowing about.
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Here's What Happens If You Don't Update Your Xbox Controller
While it's normal for laptops and cellphones to need updates, your Xbox controller might need one too. Here's what can happen if you don't.
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How Long You Can Expect Your Kindle To Last – According To Users
A new Kindle can keep a reader busy for a long time. Do you need to worry about yours falling apart any time soon? Here's what owners of the devices say.
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Where Do Pilots Sleep On Long-Haul Flights?
In an effort to make flying safer, FAA regulations require all long-haul flights to have multiple pilots and also to provide space for those pilots to rest.
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Neither Concorde Nor Tupolev: This Was The First Airliner To Go Supersonic
Concorde and Tupolev are acknowledged as some of the first planes to break the sound barrier, but it wasn't them. Which one actually did it first?
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'Offline And Unusable': EV Driver Finds Major Flaws In Nevada Charging Network
A blogger surveyed EV chargers built all across the state of Arizona only to find that a shocking number of them were out of service. What happened?
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Woman's $134K Solar Nightmare Shows Why You Should Always Read The Contract
When any salesperson comes calling to your front door, it's a really good idea to read and understand the entire contract as this woman's story shows.
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4 Of The Worst Places To Install A Smoke Detector
A smoke detector is a good idea to have in the house, but there are places where you should never mount a smoke detector for various reasons. What are they?
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Not LG, Not Samsung – This Is JD Power's Most Reliable Front-Load Washer Brand
Shopping for a new washer in 2026? Discover the surprising brand that just beat the tech giants in reliability, and why front-loaders are still a "risk."
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The Critical Difference Between 'Maintenance Required' And 'Check Engine' Lights
Two lights on your dashboard have similar messages, but very different meanings. Here's what they are, what they mean, and how quickly you need to act on them.
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Is That A Starlink Satellite Or Meteor? Here's How To Tell The Difference
Bright streaks in the night sky aren’t always meteors. With more and more satellites overhead, it’s getting harder to tell what you’re really seeing.
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SpaceX Acquires xAI: How Much Is The Combined Company Worth?
Two Elon Musk-owned companies, SpaceX and xAI, have begun a massive merger. What will be the result of the combination and how much will it be worth?
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This Is The Most Popular Used Car In America (According To iSeeCars)
Automotive website iSeeCars recently revealed which used cars were the most popular choices for bargain-hunting U.S. shoppers looking to control costs.
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Debt Could Cost You Your Driver's License – This State Wants To Change That
You can lose your license without ever committing a traffic violation. Find out why debt could cost you your driver's license and the state fighting to stop it.
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Why The US Coast Guard Has Ships Conducting Operations In NYC
US Coast Guard vessels are responsible for a lot more than chasing miscreants and intercepting contraband on the high seas.
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