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Originally bought as an extra vacuum for quick clean-ups in between full home cleans, the very best cordless vacs are now good enough at cleaning to replace your corded vacuum. Beware, though: only a ...

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For just $250, you can own a powerful, cordless Dyson, one that's lighter than most of the other Dyson models but packs nearly the same punch. If you're looking to add a cordless vacuum to your ...

Yes, all new pants, shirts, jackets, sweaters, even underwear. But you know what I didn’t have to replace? My belt, because I had a ratchet belt. I’d gotten lucky the year before and found this ...

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