It’s not just cars going electric at a blinding pace. More and more lawnmowers, trimmers and leaf blowers are switching to electric power, making it the hottest trend in lawn care. Dirk Marder has owned Pleasant Valley Outdoor Power, an outdoor power equipment store ,for two decades. He has never seen a trend like this …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.It’s officially time to start thinking about sprucing up your outdoor space and if you’re in need …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Love the idea of having a fire pit in your backyard but don’t want the hassle of …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re planning some home renovations or outdoor projects, you’ll want to check out Lowe’s Memorial Day …
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If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: Sunscreen is an absolute must when it comes to your skin care routine. While most people know how vital it is to apply sunscreen on a daily basis, the discussion around just how to apply it is a bit less ubiquitous. And it’s extremely …
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Flowers are among the most popular gifts for moms on Mother’s Day, if not the most popular gift. Each year, though, they seem to get more expensive. But there are ways to save, without looking cheap. Over the coming days, millions of other shoppers will buy everything from flower bouquets to hanging baskets to more …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Fresh herbs add a certain vibrancy to dishes that can feel impossible to replicate with dried, frozen, …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Summer means increased daylight, warmer weather and more trips to the beach. If you’ve got little ones …
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Adding fresh herbs to your foods can enhance flavors and aroma, but purchasing cut herbs at the grocery store isn’t always cost-effective. Plus, it can be frustrating to buy a $5 pack of basil only to have most of it go bad after a few days. And then there’s the single-use plastic packaging, adding to …
Being a homeowner means a portion of your time needs to be spent on home maintenance, which can unfortunately eat into precious downtime. But having the right tools for the job can make maintenance tasks considerably shorter and more enjoyable. Certain items on or around the house clean up quickly with a pressure washer. Siding, …
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Time spent outside gardening can be good for the soul but not so great for your hands. In addition to the dirt left under your fingernails and the weed-pulling and pruning of thorny plants, an afternoon in the sun can leave your skin feeling parched and dry. However, there are also those times when nothing …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Lawn and garden season is in full bloom! Now is the perfect time to take a look …
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.There’s nothing like warmer weather to draw you outside to your backyard or patio. The tricky part …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.As the weather gets warmer, it can be a great time to make some upgrades to your …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you haven’t noticed the floral section at your local Trader Joe’s, you might want to take …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If your summer could use some more “Friends,” Sam’s Club is selling a sprinkler that will cool …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.This year for Mother’s Day, you can avoid waiting until the last minute to choose a gift: …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Have the yard all the kids flock to this summer by transforming your lawn into a funhouse! …
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Tea lights are small versatile candles that can be used on their own or placed inside a candle holder. Perfect as table centerpieces or mantle accents, these inexpensive candles will set the tone for a party or a romantic night in. The burn time varies with regular tea light candles, but each one should burn …
Life moves pretty quickly. One minute you’re using your best fire pit tongs to set up the smoker for a summer backyard bash, and the next you’re cozying up inside by the fire over the holidays. It’s almost impressive how fast one season moves to the next. However, you might be happy to hear that …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.After making it through a long winter season, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as prepping your outdoor …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Spring is nearly here! Are you ready to spend more time outdoors? We can’t think of a …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re daydreaming about warm spring and summer days, Walmart is offering a great deal on an …
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When winter snow starts to fall, you might wonder how much snow you can expect your roof to handle. After all, heavy loads of snow can cause severe damage and costly repairs if not taken care of. So how much snow can your roof really hold? The answer depends on several factors. Determining How Much …
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.It’s almost time to uncover the patio furniture — spring is right around the corner! Walmart is …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Are you looking for a way to help the environment and get free wildflower seeds? The Alt …
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Small critters, like squirrels, rabbits, moles, rodents, larger creatures, such as raccoons, deer or bears, and even pets roaming the neighborhood can damage your garden and lawn. You can often distinguish the type of animals destroying your greenery or produce with paw or hoof prints, the destruction left behind, such as tunnels or bark damage, …
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Vividly-colored fall foliage is stunning to behold but less impressive when cleaning up all the leaves is your job. Raking, bagging and moving what seems like thousands of leaves can be back-breaking work. And even if you have the best backpack leaf blower out there, there’s only so much moving around you can do. If …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Are you looking for a live Christmas tree without going to a tree lot to buy it …
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Anyone who has eaten a Thanksgiving bird prepared in a turkey fryer will likely tell you it …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’ve considered investing in a steam cleaner, or are just noticing your floors, appliances or even …
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Succulents have grown in popularity over the past several years. Not only do they look great, but …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Food just tastes better when it’s eaten outdoors. But sometimes eating al fresco can sometimes be awkward. …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Lazy summer days outside in your yard or on your porch call for the right furniture to …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Few things go together better on a summer night than friends, family and a fire pit. But, …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Picture yourself sitting in your backyard or on your front porch on a warm summer night with …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.The perfect beach day needs a variety of things to make it the relaxing experience you dream …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.When it’s hot outside and you just can’t find a way to get the kids to the …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Air fryers are having a moment — and we’re here for it. You can make an endless …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re giving your patio a makeover for the summer or just looking for a new ways …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.A small fire adds ambiance whether you’re inside or outside, basking in its warmth on a cold …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re growing fresh vegetables or flowers in your garden bed or even if you just have …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Have you transformed your backyard into the outdoor space of your dreams yet? Maybe you already have …
If you live in an apartment or in a city but love to garden, a hydroponic system will let you grow vegetables, fruits and herbs without taking up a lot of space. Best of all, you don’t even need to have a green thumb. Hydroponics is the science of growing plants without soil. The planting …
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Hiking can be an excellent way to get exercise and spending time in nature can improve your …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.The sounds of summer: Music bumping from passing cars, the smack of a baseball bat against a …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Whether you’re lying around by your pool or at a campfire, zero-gravity chairs offer comfort and support …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Sam’s Club is gearing up for summer with a huge May savings event from Saturday, May 7, …
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Taking your family camping is a fun and affordable way to enjoy some time off together in the great outdoors. Camping as a family has so many benefits, as spending time in nature is healthy for a child’s (and an adult’s) body, mind and spirit. However, before you head off on your first family camping …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Growing plants from cuttings is one of the best ways to add to your houseplant collection. Since …
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