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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 27, 2021 | Electronics

Are Garmin’s DriveSmart devices better than a GPS app?

by Allen Foster

Though it might be hard to imagine, there was a time, not too long ago, when traveling by car was a big deal. To get from one location to another…

October 25, 2021 | Gaming

Best Xbox One console

by Arnold Carreiro

The Xbox One was released in 2013, and between its collection of excellent exclusive games, being the most powerful video game console on the market…

October 25, 2021 | Beauty & Personal Care

Best lip balm for men

by matt

Chapped lips are often an unfortunate side effect of cold or dry weather. Luckily, with the right lip balm, you can combat the seasonal changes and…

October 25, 2021 | Baby & Kids

Best Batman costume for kids

by Luke Mitchell (Jack)

Kids have loved Batman ever since the first DC comics were published in the 1930s. Since then, the character has gone from strength to strength, with…

October 26, 2021 | Travel

Best dopp kit

by matt

Whether you’re heading out for an overnight trip or planning an extended summer vacation, you’ll still need to pack your essential toiletry…

October 26, 2021 | Miscellaneous

Best Halloween treats online

by Jennifer Manfrin

Halloween is drawing near and it’s time to make sure you’re ready for trick-or-treaters, parties or office celebrations with an assortment of…

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