Blog Archives for April 2015

Since May the Fourth, aka Star Wars Day, is upon us, we've rounded up weird (and awesome) ways for Jedi and Sith lovers alike to spend their cash. Darth Vader poncho, anyone?

A great coat of house paint is an investment that can protect your home for a decade. But proper planning, tools, and skills are necessary to ensure everything goes right. Here is our guide to painting your home exterior. (Hint: It's a lot of prep!)

Netflix thinks you want to see a Full House reboot! In this short video, our experts talk about what shows they'd rather have rebooted; the results are ridiculous.

Brands like Victoria's Secret, TOMS, and Vans don't produce luxury goods — but due to scarcity and exclusivity, their limited editions can resell for massive markups.

6pm is the sister site of Zappos.com and offers discounted shoes, clothing, accessories, and more from well-known brands like Nike, Sperry Top-Sider, UGG, New Balance, and Frye. Here are the types of discounts you can expect to find at 6pm, and tips on how you can save on your next purchase.

Got a favorite store? This week, we're taking a closer look at shopping trends at a handful of stores, so you can get the dirt on deals, discounts, and more. Next up: Outdoor activities store, L.L.Bean.

REI sells gear and clothing for outdoor adventures and active lifestyles. In addition to their own REI brand, they sell items from popular brands like The North Face, Patagonia, Columbia, and Keen. Here are the types of discounts you can expect to find at REI, and tips on how you can save on your next purchase.

Got a favorite store? This week, we're taking a closer look at shopping trends at a handful of stores, so you can get the dirt on deals, discounts, and more. Next up: DIY home improvement store, Lowe's.

Dell Home sells laptops, desktops, and tablets, plus a wide selection of computer accessories and electronics. Most products sold by the store are from the Dell brand, but Dell Home also sells electronics and accessories from other major name brands, like Samsung, Sony, Seagate, Nikon, JBL, and more. Here are the types of discounts you can expect to find at Dell Home, and tips on how you can save on your next purchase.

Got a favorite store? This week, we're taking a closer look at shopping trends at a handful of stores, so you can get the dirt on deals, discounts, and more. Next up: Electronics seller, Newegg.

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane hearsay about Apple, Blade Runner, video games, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest biz-buzz from the internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

Small, affordable set-top boxes are bringing certain mobile and PC games to television screens. We run down the available options, and whether they're right for you.

Spring brings beautiful and melodious birds to your backyard. But how can you feed them, while keeping away predators and other critters? We examine the options of bird feeders and feed.

Kraft recently announced that they've figured out a way to remove the artificial yellow dyes from their classic macaroni and cheese, but still keep the nuclear orange glow! In this short video, our experts discuss how important colors are when it comes to food.

Ready to buy one... and get what you paid for? Jos. A. Bank's CEO says its infamous BOGO sales are "unsustainable" and hurt the brand's attempts to attract fashion-forward clients. So what will Jos. A. Bank sales look like in the future?

Getting the delicate balance right on booking a cruise can be tricky. Book too early and you risk paying through the nose. But book too late and you're limited in your cabin selection or may miss the lower-priced cabins altogether! This week we investigate whether there's a tipping point for when booking a cruise.

Sure, you can just browse DealNews for the awesome deals, but if you want to "up your game" (as they say in sports drinks ads) and become a true Black Belt Deal Master, then you'll want to explore the other, deeper functionalities of our site. That's why we've created DealTips!

Large appliances, dishwashers included, is one of the many, many product categories that sees its very best deals during the Black Friday season. But if you can't wait, there's hope for you in September.

Even if you can't make it to a park to celebrate Earth Day this week, any time is a great time to visit our national parks — and there are always plenty of ways to save.

Recently when we published an article about the new Apple MacBook, the comment section lit up with opinions from readers on which laptops are better, Windows or Macs. And a frequent sentiment was expressed: Mac laptops are pricier, but they last longer. But why does it seem that way? We turned to a devout PC user for some answers.

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane hearsay about Apple Watch, Red Dead Redemption, Captain Marvel, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest biz-buzz from the internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

We all know we should use less gas, recycle more, and ditch plastic bags, but we're only human. Let's look at some realistic ways we can help the environment, and your bottom line.

Earth Day is coming up, and being green can save you some green too. In fact, a healthy, mature tree in your yard can add between $1,000 and $10,000 to the value of your home. Read on for all the financial benefits of planting trees on your property.

The price of lab-grown meat has dropped from $325,000 to around $11 in just two years! In this brief video, our experts discuss if a lower price makes it more appealing, or if the whole "grown in a lab" thing is gross.

After years of rumors and anticipation, Apple's smartwatch is finally within reach. But before you make that Apple Watch purchase, find out which nuances are getting the most buzz and what you may not like about Apple's latest gadget.

Tax Day is stressful. Make it a little more fun with some surprising facts, like how Romanian witches and the 1% are handling their returns. Or, look fondly back at the 18 glorious years in which income tax was illegal in the US.

Abbi and Ilana may be the most realistic budget-conscious characters on TV. We look at their deal-seeking ways, from free food to coupons to even more free food.

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane hearsay about Apple, Amazon, who shot first, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest biz-buzz from the internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

Gaming is an expensive hobby. You throw down some serious cash for the latest console, and then you've still gotta shell out more to build up a stable of the latest titles. We tracked the prices of 2014's biggest PS4 and Xbox One games for months with one question in mind: When should you buy?

It's almost that time of year when we pry the kids away from their phones to spend some time in nature. If you want to camp out with the whole family, think of your weather conditions, space needs, and any special requirements before buying a tent to fit everyone.

When whole seasons of a show are dropped onto Netflix — as Daredevil is about to be on April 10 — the expectation is that many viewers are going to binge watch the entire season in a single 13-hour-long frenzy. Here's how to do it, without having a psychotic episode (probably).

Despite a few sign-in hiccups, HBO Now has officially gone live for both Apple TV/iOS users and Optimum Online subscribers. But will HBO be able to iron out any kinks ahead of the Game of Thrones premiere?

The winner of DealNews' first ever March Shopping Madness championship has been crowned. Find out which retailer had the best deals in 2014, as voted by you, our readers!

April Showers will be arriving any minute, and you'll need to be prepared. Whether you're commuting to work in a drizzle or hiking through a forest downpour, here's what you need to consider when buying rain gear, including construction, breathability, and fit.

The votes are in and the final has been decided. The DealNews March Shopping Madness championship round will see Amazon face off against its arch rival Target. Which retailer offers the best deals? Vote now and let us know!

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane hearsay about Apple, Inception, Zelda, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest biz-buzz from the internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

The biggest online retailer in the country wants to change the way you shop, and it's hoping it can do this with the help of a clever little button. Given the chance, what products would you want Amazon to convert into Dash Buttons?

Stereotypes hold that women are more impulsive, more intensive, and bigger spending shoppers. But the latest data overturns these assumptions, and shows men for the webrooming, retail-loving creatures they are.

To paraphrase the early-90s hip-hop group, Black Sheep, "You can purchase this, or you can purchase that." Do you buy the thing that will last forever and costs 10x as much, or do you buy the cheap thing that will break within a year? And if you buy the more expensive option, when will your investment "pay off"?

Until just this week, cashiers at the pharmacy chain Walgreens were required to say "be well!" at the end of every transaction. And that's just one of many examples of corporate-mandated politeness. In this brief video, our experts discuss if they'd rather have a person be fake-pleasant, or honestly grumpy.