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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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October 17, 2025 | Holiday

The best Advent calendars for beauty lovers

by Talia Ergas

Adult advent calendars are a fun way to ignite your inner child while getting in the holiday spirit. For beauty lovers, there are so many skin care…

October 17, 2025 | Holiday

These absurd couples costumes will ship in time for Halloween

by Christina Marfice

With Halloween almost here, we're now entering crunch time for putting together a costume. Have you planned your look yet? If not, you still have…

October 17, 2025 | Toys & Games

Mattel just released a Debbie Allen Barbie in her ‘80s ‘Fame’ wear

by Christina Marfice

Remember my name!" is the iconic line from "Fame" that's now forever linked to Debbie Allen's electrifying presence as Lydia Grant, the demanding…

October 16, 2025 | Electronics

5 brands that consistently make great keyboards

by Cody Stewart

Computers are an essential part of most people's lives. While random access memory, central processing unit and storage are crucial, keyboards…

October 16, 2025 | Health & Wellness

Should you upgrade to a smart scale?

by Christina Marfice

The number on a traditional scale tells you almost nothing useful about your health. It can't distinguish between muscle gain and fat gain, doesn't…

October 15, 2025 | Electronics

Epic Discounts: Personal tech and financial planning

by Liz Jassin

Hosted by Alyssa Bergamini Tech you’ll love at prices you can’t beat If you’re ready to capture memories, stay fit, let your home clean itself…

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