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$300 vs $2,000 espresso machine — I ran a blind taste test to see if you need to spend $$$ for barista coffee at home

By Erin Bashford Published

I ran a blind taste test to answer the age-old question: Does a more expensive espresso machine make better coffee?

Coffee Makers
Inside thrift store
I use Google's AI to thrift for my big family — these are the 5 features that actually save me money

By Amanda Caswell Published

I use Google's AI tools to thrift smarter for my family of five. Here's how AI Mode, Lens and Circle to Search help me save money.

AI
Tomato plant
This ultimate garden hack reveals why you should be planting your tomatoes horizontally

By Grace Dean Published

Growing tomato plants can be a tricky garden task. I should know, I've failed on numerous attempts. Now, I've found out I should be planting my tomato plants horizontally, here's why.

Gardening
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You don’t have to spend a dime to stream these 3 iconic movies free on YouTube — including an Oscar winner

By Brittany Vincent Published

Have a movie night at your place with these completely free movies on YouTube.

Streaming
Ikea store
IKEA just dropped a sleek cooler that will be my summer essential — and it's just $40

By Cynthia Lawrence Published

I discovered this sleek IKEA cooler basket that will instantly spruce up my summer outings — here's why.

Outdoors
A range of herbs grown in containers
I’m obsessed with this $50 apartment herb planter hack — here's everything you need to recreate your own

By Annie Collyer Published

This is the ultimate way to grow your own seasonings this summer, whether you have a balcony, terrace, or small yard.

Gardening
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This $17 IKEA item got rid of my hallway clutter in seconds — and upgraded my space

By Cynthia Lawrence Published

I discovered this IKEA find that made my hallway clutter disappear and saved space — and it’s only $17.

Home
Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Galaxy S25 Ultra
High storage phones are feeling more like a scam than ever — how to avoid overpaying

By Tom Pritchard Published

High storage phones cost a heck of a lot of money, and they may be about to get more expensive. It's about time we stopped facilitating this, because it feels like a scam.

Phones
Apple products
Apple's Back to School sale is mysteriously missing right now — and I think I know why students are getting ghosted

By Jeff Parsons Published

Apple's Back to School promotion is a great time for students to upgrade their gear, especially with price hikes beginning to bite.

MacBooks
portable projectors
We lab-tested Amazon’s best-selling $50 projectors. Most are trash — except this one

By Kate Kozuch last updated

The Tom’s Guide Savings Squad lab-tested four of Amazon’s most popular cheap projectors and found that while most are low-quality e-waste, one sub-$50 model is a shocking budget miracle.

TVs
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