Hot take

Hot take: Compressed air isn’t worth the money. The cans run out so fast! I like this high-powered blower instead.

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Things NOT to buy on FB Marketplace

I love saving money as much as the next person, and buying big-ticket items used is a good way to do it. Facebook Marketplace is a super easy way to score deals near you … but there are certain things you should stay far away from.

Affordable tech upgrades

⚗️ It’s the little things that can make a big difference.

Btw, this emoji — ⚗️ — is an alembic. I had to look it up. Merriam-Webster says an alembic is “something that refines or transmutes as if by distillation. Examples: In the alembic of the child’s mind, the ratty old blanket became a magnificent cape.”

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$0 donuts and coffee

At Krispy Kreme this month. The chain is celebrating Independence Day with a free Fourth-themed donut every Tuesday and free iced coffee on Fridays with your purchase. Nothing says “freedom” like fried dough.

Solutions for hiding ugly cables and more

You see ‘em and you want ‘em gone. Your wish has come true!

  • Cover that wall outlet with this smooth, flat panel, which comes with an attached extension cord. Just plug and go for 23% off.
  • This handy box organizes unsightly wires. Put your extension cord inside and voila! It’s 17% off right now.
  • Clamp this cable tray to the bottom of your desk, and say goodbye to crawling underneath to plug in and unplug your cords. Plus, it’s 20% off!
  • Get rid of that unsightly grease stain you’ve been staring at on the floor. This industrial cleaner wipes out heavy dirt, grease, food and other stains on lots of different surfaces, and it’s 49% off.
  • Stop staring at the TV (cords). This wall cord hider is on sale for $9.99 and conceals all those wires to your wall.

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Quick and easy upgrades

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Cancel out noise

  • Outfit your office with acoustic panels. These are under $20 and work on different types of surfaces.
  • Slide this stopper (25% off) under the door, and your room is instantly cushioned from sound outside.
  • Reduce up to 90% of noise with these over-the-ear headphones (43% off). Switch to Transparent mode when you need to hear the dog or kids.
  • White noise machines can help cancel out chatter coming from elsewhere or help you focus. This one is portable and offers six white noise sounds. Get it on sale for $24.
  • New parents (or grandparents) can keep this noise-canceling ear protection on hand for infants and toddlers up to age 2. These kid-approved earmuffs are on sale for $16 and last.

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Power bill-saving moves, all under $30

  • Create a schedule for your appliances or an auto-off timer with a pair of these smart plugs, on sale for $14. Bonus: Enable the “Away mode” for that hall lamp to fool bad guys while you’re on vacation.
  • These LED bulbs are super versatile and dimmable with five options for brightness. Get four for under $10.
  • Install a door sweep if you have gaps between areas where you’re air conditioning and not. This one is a steal at $9.93.
  • This rechargeable table fan can move around the house, keeping your cooling bill down. A few colors are available too, at $12.
  • Blackout curtains can save you money by keeping that sunny room cooler. They come in tons of colors and are on sale for $18.

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Life’s little problems, solved

  • Don’t hold your phone the whole flight. This $13.97 mount clamps onto the airplane tray table for hands-free viewing. Works on desks or your luggage, too.
  • Not a fan of in-ear earbuds? These open-ear headphones are for you, and they’re on sale for $24.99.
  • A little scanner to make sure your Airbnb or hotel room is free of hidden cameras or bugs. And it’s 40% off!
  • Rechargeable LED lights that stay on for three to four hours when the power is out. A set of two is on sale for $17.99.
  • Buh-bye, cord mess. A retractable pair of cords, plus ports for two more, make it a snap to charge four devices at once. It’s 28% off now.

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Feelin’ like summer

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Organization on sale!

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