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Discount domain
SmartBargains.com is to kitchen, bedroom and bathroom deal-hunting what Bluefly.com is to discount designer duds. Voted one of the top five sites by a Consumer Reports’ online shopping guide, SmartBargains.com stocks name brand home and garden products at 40 percent to 70 percent off. Recent offers include Le Creuset cookware for as little as $35, and Sure Fit slipcovers for $30.
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Biodegradable trash bags
Keep paper, food scraps and other compostible waste out of landfills with BioBag Kitchen Bags made from renewable bioplastic. Recently endorsed by the city of San Francisco, BioBags can decompose in a controlled composting environment in 10 to 45 days, and leave behind no harmful residues. Read more about the technology and find a complete list of retailers at biobagusa.com.
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Wieldy wheelbarrows
Fold-a-Cart is like a wheelbarrow but folds down to roughly 20 percent of its original size. It is available in two sizes – one for home and garden use, another for professional hauling – and stands up to any wheelbarrow-worthy chores. Then, Fold-a-Cart collapses for easy transport or storage. Find a retailer at foldatools.com.
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Friday:
Ten tips from the Good Housekeeping book “Stain Rescue! The A-Z Guide To Removing Smudges, Spots & Other Spills.”
Monday:
Dragonflies, damselflies, butterflies, bees, ladybugs and other insect shapes impart a fun, graceful design touch.
Tuesday:
Expensive and elaborate adult treehouses continue to grow in popularity.
Wednesday:
Earth-friendly home products are highly desirable. When they’re bright, sparkly and made from recycled materials, all the better.
