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5 cheap ways to decorate your house for the holidays

Last-minute decorating on a budget? Here are some creative ideas.

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The complete list of Alexa commands so far

Here are all the things you can ask Alexa to do. (Dad jokes included.)

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How to make your own holiday light balls

Give your front yard a little more holiday cheer with these light strand balls you can make yourself on the cheap.

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10 Christmas light safety tips to help you avoid holiday disasters

Even if you already have your lights up, check out these tips to ensure your season stays merry and bright.

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4 common Amazon Echo problems and how to fix them

Amazon's Echo, Tap and Dot speakers are featured-packed and constantly improving, but they're not perfect. Here are some common problems with the connected speakers and how to fix them.

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How to set up Christmas lights in 10 minutes

Hint: Use a holiday light projector, like laser lights.

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Use this hack to get voice notifications with the Google Home

What's something Google Home can do that Alexa can't? Notifications. Sort of.

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Easy alternatives to hanging Christmas lights

Ditch the ladder. These tips will have your house lit without stringing lights.

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3 tips for going camping in your car

Forget the hassle of bringing the kitchen sink when you go camping. Here are three things you need to know about keeping your camping trips simple and lightweight.

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10 ways to use Alexa in the kitchen

Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is helpful in many places around the house. Here are nine ways Alexa can help make your time cooking easier and more hands-free.

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Make your own coffee creamer in a pinch

Never run out of coffee creamer again. Here's how you can make your own with common kitchen ingredients.

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11 surprising things Google Home can't yet do

The Google Home is a pretty well-rounded smart speaker, but there's a bunch of simple things it can't do.

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