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  • A woman browses vintage dishware at a thrift store.
    By Amy Freeman 23 hours ago

    The Vintage Pyrex Dish That Could Be A Rare Thrift Find (Hint: It's A Winter Favorite)

    Rare winter-themed Pyrex dishes are widely sought after. Identify key markings, production years, and resale values for vintage collectors.

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  • Woman in workshop surrounded by tools making an order on her phone
    By Chris Deziel 3 days ago

    10 Deep Discounts On Ryobi Tools To Shop This September

    If you're on the look out for tools to handle your fall deep cleaning... or just need to get new ones, these Ryobi tools are available on sale this month.

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  • A woman holds a pretty porcelain teapot at a flea market.
    By Amy Freeman 3 days ago

    12 Valuable Vintage Porcelain China Pieces To Look For At Estate Sales & Thrift Stores

    From china pieces commissioned by royals to the delicate designs of the porcelain capital of France, look for these gems at thrift stores and estate sales.

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  • A woman checking to see if a vintage bowl is Pyrex
    By Amy Freeman 3 days ago

    Not Mixing Bowls: The Vintage Pyrex Dish That's A Rare Thrift Find

    This Pyrex pattern is a rare thrift store find and quite valuable. Fewer than 10 pieces are known to exist. Colors include goldenrod, red, green, and blue.

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  • A woman checks out glassware at a vintage market.
    By Amy Freeman 3 days ago

    The Rare Vintage Pyrex Set You'd Be Thrilled To Find — And It's Not A Casserole Dish

    Beyond the casserole dish lies a mid-century treasure built to last. Learn which highly sought-after kitchen icon commands high prices on the resale market.

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  • A man holds a card, thinking
    By Sophia Beams 3 days ago

    The Extra Perks On A Costco Executive Membership Vs. Gold

    You're always looking for ways to save money and make the most out of your shopping trips. Would an executive Costco membership help with those savings goals?

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  • Man holding and looking at a green vase in a thrift shop
    By Johnny Lewis 4 days ago

    The Unique Vase You Can Find At A Thrift Store Could Be Quite Valuable

    This vintage brand is renowned for making vases with kitschy, eye-grabbing designs, featuring everything from anthropomorphic bunnies to zebra heads.

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  • A woman opens her freezer door
    By Jane LaCroix 4 days ago

    What Happens If You Put Dawn Dish Soap In The Freezer?

    Dawn dish soap is a vital cleaning product, and that doesn't change much if you put it in the freezer. But it does happen to gain a new function.

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  • Man in the kitchen feeling the sharpness of his knife
    By Melanie Dawn 5 days ago

    The Simple Paper Test To Tell If You Need To Sharpen Your Kitchen Knives

    Is your knife slicing or tearing? Try this quick paper test to check your blade’s sharpness and keep your kitchen prep safe and effortless.

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  • Woman smiling while looking at dishware in a store
    By Emily Kammerlohr 5 days ago

    The Valuable Vintage Pyrex Set With A Long-Running Pattern You'd Love To Find Thrifting

    This vintage Pyrex pattern appeared on everything from serving bowls to carafes for nearly a decade, with nostalgic motifs that make it stand out.

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  • A couple looking at drinking glasses in a thrift shop
    By Natalie Howard 6 days ago

    The Valuable Vintage Drinking Glasses You'd Be Thrilled To Find At A Thrift Store

    Got friends coming over for cocktail hour and want to change up your drinkware? Keep an eye out for this unique vintage find at thrift stores or estate sales.

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  • Vintage floral teacups
    By Ryan Cashman 6 days ago

    Not Wedgwood: The Valuable Antique Teacup Brand That Collectors Dream Of Finding

    Antique teacup brands like Wedgwood are popular in the collecting world, but it's not the only one you should be looking out for when in a thrift store.

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  • Woman online shopping at a cafe table
    By Danielle Valente 9 days ago

    6 Lowe's Labor Day Deals To Check Out In September

    From countertop appliances to patio furniture, you can outfit your home inside and out with great deals during Lowe's Labor Day Sale going through September 9.

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  • A woman looking at vases through the window of an antique shop
    By Danielle Valente 9 days ago

    Your Thrift Haul Could Be 10x More Valuable If You Spot This Retro Vase

    There are thrift finds, then there is that one find you'll likely never forget. If you're lucky enough, this valuable '50s vase could be your holy grail.

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  • A woman sits on her porch, smiling and reading a book
    By Emily Kammerlohr 9 days ago

    What Is A White Porch Light For?

    Some porch light colors signify solidarity with certain causes, but a white light is usually installed to help the homeowners themselves. Here's why.

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  • A woman smiles while buying Halloween decor on her phone
    By Sakshi Khaitan 9 days ago

    Costco's Top 2026 Halloween Finds To Check Out Before They're Gone

    With a selection of products that include life-size figurines and collabs with Sanrio and Disney, these Costco finds will bring all the spookiness this season.

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  • Man setting up a new patio furniture set on his back deck
    By Ryan Cashman 9 days ago

    Is Labor Day A Good Time To Buy Patio Furniture?

    Labor Day is one of the best times to save on discounted patio furniture. Since it's out of season, though, there are some downsides to waiting for the sale.

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  • Woman with a cozy sweater shopping on a laptop
    By Colin Fritz 10 days ago

    Dollar Tree's New September 2026 Home Finds: Top 8 Items To Buy This Month

    It's hard to believe September's here already. If you're looking to refresh decor, add storage, or get started on the holidays, Dollar Tree has you covered.

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  • Colorful Pyrex and other vintage bowls arranged on shelves.
    By Amy Freeman 10 days ago

    The Beautiful Vintage Pyrex Color You'd Be Thrilled To Find At The Thrift Store

    Hunt for vintage Pyrex? Discover stunning, budget-friendly colored glassware that delivers quality and style at an affordable price.

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  • Inside of a Costco store in the home furniture section with various couches on display.
    By Danielle Valente 10 days ago

    Costco's September 2026 Home Finds: Top 7 Items To Buy This Month

    With the changing season comes new opportunities to snag fall-friendly home items for great deals, and these are a few that caught our eye at Costco.

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  • Neutral bathroom with modern fixtures.
    By Cayla Leonard 10 days ago

    200 Years Later, This Essential Bathroom Feature Looks Totally Different

    You use one every day, but probably wouldn't be able to recognize it hundreds of years ago. This essential item has changed a lot over the centuries.

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  • A person wearing a straw hat browses at a vintage store.
    By Amy Freeman 11 days ago

    The Rare Vintage Pyrex Dish With A Darling Pattern You'd Be Thrilled To Find Secondhand

    You know finding vintage Pyrex is rare enough at any thrift or secondhand store. But this pattern might break the record for being the hardest to come by.

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  • Father playing with his daughters in the yard with solar panels on the roof in the background.
    By Scott Dylan Westerlund 11 days ago

    Here's How Many Solar Panels You Need To Fully Power Your Home

    The key to knowing how many solar panels your house needs lies in fairly simple math equations, with the figure dependent on your region and other factors.

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  • A woman in a red scarf holds her phone while browsing dishes at a vintage market
    By Emily Kammerlohr 11 days ago

    The Valuable Vintage Dishware You Should Search For At Thrift Stores (And It's Not Pyrex)

    With a coveted print designed by an acclaimed watercolor painter, this vintage dishware can be identified by its whimsical, yet bold, floral motifs.

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  • A person holding two light bulbs in a store
    By Sophia Beams 11 days ago

    What Do These 5 Different Porch Light Colors Mean?

    Your porch light bulbs don't have to be basic white. In fact, these different colors can show your support to some meaningful organizations and causes.

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  • A woman looks at a shelf full of porcelain china
    By Amy Freeman 12 days ago

    Move Over, Lenox — The Valuable Porcelain China Brand To Search For At Thrift Stores

    Lenox may be the top dog when it comes to fine China made in the USA, but one French brand has centuries of history behind its beautiful porcelain.

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  • A smiling woman taking a photo in a thrift store
    By Kayleigh Hearn 12 days ago

    The Fall-Themed Vintage Pyrex Dish You'll Want To Find At The Thrift Store

    Vintage Pyrex is a coveted find at thrift stores and estate sales, and one particular pattern from the 1960s is an especially desirable style.

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