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Get your home winter-ready: smart ways to pay for repairs and improvements

by Sarah Li-Cain

The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are falling, and that roof repair that you meant to get to in the summer is still on your to-do list. You're probably not the only homeowner that's facing this as nearly two-thirds have put off repairs or maintenance because of costs, according to a Clever real estate survey. And about 55% of homeowners say they couldn't cover a $5,000 emergency repair without going into debt. The promising news is that many homeowners may be able to use their home equity to fund repairs. According to the ICE Mortgage Monitor report as of August 2026, homeowners had nearly $12 trillion of home equity that…

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January 13, 2026 | Electronics

Samsung smartphones, tablets and smartwatches are up to 30% off on Amazon

by Maria Guido and Christina Marfice

If upgrading your tech has been on your "eventually" list, Amazon has a pretty good reason to move it to the "ASAP" column. Samsung smartphones…

January 13, 2026 | Apparel

9 fleece-lined leggings you’ll want to wear all winter

by Christina Marfice

As someone who lives somewhere that regularly experiences a winter phenomenon called a "polar vortex," I take winter clothing pretty seriously. And…

January 13, 2026 | Apparel

Warm touchscreen gloves you can actually text with

by Christina Marfice

Gloves and mittens are great until you need to answer a text and suddenly you’re choosing between frostbite and replying "OK." But good news…

January 12, 2026 | Toys & Games

LEGO debuts sweet new Valentine’s sets

by Christina Marfice

Valentine’s Day gifts can be tricky. Flowers fade, candy disappears suspiciously fast and finding a greeting card with the right message? Forget…

January 12, 2026 | Home

eufy vs. Roomba robot mops: Which is best?

by Jmar Gambol

Shopping for a robot mop can be a daunting task. There are a lot of brands and a lot of options. The BestReviews Testing Lab decided to revisit a…

January 12, 2026 | Home

Stylish warm electric and weighted blankets are up to 30% off right now

by Christina Marfice

When the temperature drops, nothing feels quite like wrapping yourself in a warm, cozy blanket — for movie night, board games, curling up with a…

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