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Take 80% off select Adobe student and teacher software, order a 1,560-watt blender for $40 less than we saw in November, and more in today's list of five great deals that we found overnight and early this morning.

Happy Mardi Gras — or, as we call it in Ireland, Pancake Tuesday! Grab yourself a short stack and check out the best price we've seen for a 10" queen-sized memory foam mattress, a $30 mail-in rebate for a 6-core AMD CPU, and more in today's list of five great deals that we found overnight and early this morning.

Just a few generations back, the formula for a spiffy house contained two simple elements at its core: a high stack of rags and plentiful elbow grease. Then came a newfangled wave of disposable cleaning aids, like the beloved Swiffer mop. But in many cases, reusable materials and inexpensive household cleansers could've done the same job for just pennies. We examine some of the most popular disposable cleaning products, and what they'll cost you over the course of a year, along with far less expensive, more eco-friendly alternatives.

What are the two things humans love to do the most? Eat and sleep, of course. And today's roundup aims to celebrate these vital functions, in the hopes of making them even more pleasurable. We've got deals on kitchen accessories and appliances that will make cooking more enjoyable, plus we found bargains on plush new mattresses and pillows from Sears and Tempur-Pedic.

As a homeowner, there are numerous tasks that can crop up that can only be satisfied with a certain tool. Say your cat's up a tree (again) and the fire department is busy fighting, like, an actual fire. Or perhaps your gutters are so full of leaves they're beginning to sag like the rear end of an old hound. 
 When a homeowner needs a ladder, no other tool will do. And given the cost, you don't want to bring home the wrong one. So here's our guide to selecting the right ladder at the right price.

Don't feel bad if a few of those New Year's resolutions have already bitten the dust. It's hard to get excited about running 45 minutes on a treadmill, and pinching pennies isn't enjoyable. But shopping to spruce up the home? Now there's a self-improvement regimen that's actually fun to keep. We've found five great deals on decorating and sprucing up both your bath and boudoir.

Cold mornings, rock salt, and icy streets are trying conditions for your car, and there are still six weeks of winter to go! It's best to take some time inside to take care of your vehicle before you end up on the median of the interstate during a blizzard. And for those of you who just scoffed, "What winter?!" your car still needs a little TLC every few months, so we hope that these automotive deals are helpful in your car maintenance. Today's deals include discounts on motor oil and accessories for all-terrain vehicles as well as the necessities for automotive maintenance and repair.

The free-gift-with-purchase promotion is a standard in cosmetics retail, and many women hold off on buying products from brands such as Elizabeth Arden and Clinique until the promise of freebies rolls around; some customers even spend more than they ordinarily would in order to score the gift. Knowing this, what then happens when the freebie that motivated the purchase doesn't turn out to be what was originally advertised?

For the last eight years, Animal Planet has been counter-programming the biggest football game of the year with the cutest football game of the year: The Puppy Bowl! And half the fun of a football party is the tailgating experience. (Nope. NOT making a TAILgating joke. Nuh-uh.) You know, the food, the fun, the zaniness? But how, exactly, does one tailgate for the Puppy Bowl? Let's find out together!

We love bargains, but we love free even more. And today's roundup focuses on some of the best freebie offers we've seen this week. From free movies and music to breakfast cereal, all of these deals are Editors' Choice-caliber. So make sure you take advantage of these gratis gifts to you.

Variety is the spice of life, and best describes today's roundup of must-have home goods. Save significantly on a KitchenAid mixer or a Bissell vacuum cleaner, pick up a cordless drill kit for DIY home repairs, or indulge in something nice at 25% off from Brookstone.

Having a portable generator is a great investment for dialing up the quality of your tailgate party with video and audio on a sumptuous widescreen TV, or just being prepared for winter power outages. But generators come in many shapes, sizes, and (most importantly) price points. Thus, we've created a helpful guide to picking the portable generator to suit your needs, with information about what prices you can expect.

There's nothing like a bowl of hot soup and warm bread on a cold winter's afternoon. Instead of ordering in (because who really wants to venture out into the January streets), why not try out a new recipe or two. Missing a few tools of the trade from your kitchen aresenal? You're in luck, for we have five kitchenware deals — on cookware, appliances, knives, and more — that will make for some excellent meals to come.

How's your pantry looking post-holiday smorgasbord? Missing a few Tupperware, huh? With today's kitchen deals you can finally get that pasta maker you were hoping for and save a bundle on mixing bowls and new cookware. What's more, a $20 credit to Overstock.com should fill in any gaps in your kitchen gadget arsenal.

If November is the month of the mustache, and December is the month of goodwill to all mankind, then January is the month of the diet. Sitting at a desk all day can be a drag, but even more so when your pants seem a little tighter than they were in October. But never fear, if you've resolved to get fitter this year, we've found the right dieting tools to help you along with your weight loss goal. And if saving money is also something you aim to do this year, well, of course we've got you covered.

2012 remains full of promise — promises to yourself, mostly. Did you vow to lose a few pounds, get organized, quit smoking, or the like? We hope you also resolved to save money this year! With a few simple cutbacks, you could be saving thousands of dollars to put towards a dream vacation. Here are eight small ways to save money at home or while out and about in 2012 that, over the 12 months of the year, will add up to some big bucks.

Ah, winter. While fresh snow is lovely to look at, we find that it also inspires folks to hunker down and cozy up on the homefront. So to that end, we've rounded up five deals that are sure to keep spirits high and warm in your home this season. Keep in mind that while the faint of heart may feel exhausted from holiday shopping, January is a time for overstock sales and fantastic deals.

If you've been keeping up on our home improvement features, your workshop is already equipped with at least one outstanding power drill and saw. Now it's time to finish up your projects by picking up the perfect sander. You could sand down your project by hand, spending hours and energy to get just the right smoothness of the board. Or, if you don't hanker to try the Amish life style, electric sanders get the job done right in just a fraction of the tim.

Did you vow to improve your living space in 2012? Don't fall back on your new year's resolutions this soon! Give your house the upgrade you've been dreaming of with our 5 tool and hardware deals.

New Year's Day shall soon arrive! We vow to spruce up our house and make it more of a home, update our office flare, and find our new 2012 style. We've got a roundup of the best current furniture deals to help meet this 2012 resolution.

It's almost Christmas, and we're bringing out an oldie from the dealnews video archives. It's a USB Christmas! 2.0! (No, we didn't update it, we're just stating that most of these items are 2.0 compatible.) A few years back, we gathered a slew of bus-powered, Christmas-themed doodads and let them all run loose simultaneously. Click through to watch this cacophony of festiveness!

According to AAA, 84 million people will take road trips between Christmas and New Year's this year. But is your car ready for potential freezing temperatures, snow, and ice? Winterize your ride with these tips and product deals.

Are you preparing for home renovations in 2012? A power saw might be a worthwhile investment. Luckily, there's an affordable option for just about every conceivable use, from cutting delicate stencils into wood to demolishing an old barn, log by log. We've got deals on four types of power saws that will come in handy for home renovations and repairs.

A house isn't a home without love — and a comfy couch. dealnews is here to help you find the best prices on accoutrements to furnish your abode. We've rounded up this week's home good bargains for just about every room in your house and are proud to offer four Editors' Choice deals from sofas and mattresses, to shower and bath hardware.

You know the holidays have come around again when your neighbor begins to set up his elaborate holiday display just after Thanksgiving. Don't be the only house on the block without some holiday spirit. We've got some tips on how to easily and cost-effectively embrace this celebratory winter season.

November marks the beginning of the holiday season, which means lots of large family gatherings with ample foodstuffs provided for all. The season starts with Thanksgiving in late November and ends with (let's face it) the Super Bowl. Basically, if you're not expecting to prepare (or devour) five or six massive feasts, you're probably kidding yourself. We've rounded up some top kitchen deals to ease any cooking-related holiday worries.

Black Friday is just around the corner, and while all of us at dealnews will say you're better off shopping online rather than in-store, there may be some deals that you think are worth trekking outside for, leaving the comfort of your home in the wee hours of the morning. So let's look at some ways to to optimize your Black Friday experience by prepping your car for the shopping madness.

Are you a person who likes to do your own home repairs? Just be sure you're equipped with the right power drill, one of the most useful tools for the budding repairman. With the appropriate bits, drills can drive or remove screws and bolts, cut with a saw blade, sand with a drum sander bit, polish with a wire brush, and much more. Here's a rundown of the features you should look for when shopping for a drill, as well as a handful of deals on both beginner's and advanced models.

Did you know that you can buy everything you'll need to make Thanksgiving dinner on the Internet? Well you can! Check out our Online Thanksgiving Buying Guide, in which we show you how you can shop for the "big day" from the (relative) safety of your own home.