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Moving can be expensive — even when you take measures to keep cost of moving down. And then there are just some things you can't put off buying, like toilet paper. We also found deals on a new vacuum, a window fan, and a security door stop, which are just a few of the home essentials you'll want to pick up before move in day.

Fight that mid-week crash with some retail therapy on an Evertidy (and ever so cheap) garage organization system, a very low price on a Panasonic 7" touchscreen Android media device, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning.

When spring rolls around, the resurgence of that lush beautiful green in your yard comes at a price: lawn care. Even if an afternoon spent manicuring the lawn isn't your idea of fun, there are a variety of lawn mowers available to make your job easier.

First cheap pizza on Monday, now free ice cream on Tuesday... this may just be the best week ever! Check out some other early deals including the cheapest new 13" ASUS Ultrabook with a 128GB SSD we've ever seen, a pontoon float tube for an inexplicable price low, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

Never had cold pizza for breakfast? See what you're missing with a great price from Pizza Hut on any size pizza with any toppings, plus a big price drop on a multi-function super task chair, ab exerciser, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

May is National Moving Month! All excitement aside, moving is not only a hassle but can be an extremely expensive endeavor. And while we can't help you alleviate the burden of uprooting your possessions and starting anew somewhere else, there are some ways to lessen the financial strain of hiring movers. From ideal scheduling to scoring free materials, here are some ways to cut moving costs.

What better way to celebrate the first weekend in May than half-price blended drinks at Starbucks? We've also got all-time price lows on an Android mini PC, the Panasonic 47" 1080p LED LCD HDTV, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

For many people, eating healthy is more than a challenge of willpower. It's a matter of cost. But what if someone actually paid you to buy more nutritious food? Would you choose meals that are leaner and greener? Some health insurance companies are betting eating habits would change.

For those with green thumbs, there's nothing quite like getting one's hands dirty, planting flowers, fruits, and vegetables to mark the beginning of spring. But their successes don't come without the proper gardening tools. For the newbies, we've compiled a list of 10 essential gardening tools, along with some deals that will leave plenty of room in your budget for seeds and plants.

We're at the half-way mark of the week, so take a breather, sip your coffee, and enjoy a bulk buy of Colgate travel toothpaste for less than $20, a used Samsung 15.6" laptop at the best price we've ever seen, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

There are two types of people, come April 1: Pranksters and Suckers. You want to be a prankster, but what do you do if you don't have the money to pull off an elaborate April Fools' Day prank? Check out our list of cheap pranks that you can pull on your friends with no money down, that's what!

Winter may never end, but a new week begins, featuring an enormous price low on a Panasonic VIERA 55" 1080p 3D IPS LED LCD HDTV, an all-time low for a Nest learning thermostat, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

Easter marks yet another holiday made for spending, as well as consuming copious quantities of chocolate. This year the National Retail Federation estimates that the average celebrant will spend approximately $145.13 on candy, decor, apparel, and food. And after conducting our own Easter egg hunt for stats, we've got other numbers on tap regarding this Spring holiday.

We're ending the week on a high note thanks to a super cheap 4-piece home gym kit, the best price we've ever seen for a T-Tech by Tumi men's jacket, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

Take $2 off almost any purchase of $10 or more at CVS stores today and tomorrow, score the best price we've ever seen on Disneyland Adventures for Xbox 360 Kinect, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

As the winter melts away into a soggy spring, daylight savings has required us to push our clocks ahead an hour, and it's always a difficult thing at first, no matter its annual occurrence. To help get you going an hour earlier, we recommend an excellent cup of coffee each morning. Luckily, brewing the perfect cup of coffee doesn't require a degree in rocket science and isn't all that pricey, either.

St. Patrick's Day shall soon be upon us. It's a time for counting the copious consumption of all things Irish, semi-Irish, or not even remotely Irish. And the consumer forecast this St. Patrick's Day calls for more than 133 million celebrants to take part in the action, with spending to reach to a whopping $4.7 billion. Here's how Americans will be spending the green on March 17.

Will a $10 LED light bulb spark a revolution of replacing already energy-efficient CFL lights in homes across America? LED manufacturer Cree hopes so, with its new line of cheaper LED bulbs.

There are those who love grocery shopping, but for those of us who loathe it, wouldn't it be ideal to get groceries from your favorite local supermarket, without ever having to leave the comfort of your couch? An ever-growing number of grocers are offering ways for customers to order groceries online, but is it right for you?

Looking for a new car? Kelley Blue Book recently released its Best Resale Value Awards for 2013, naming the cars that retain the most value after five years.

There's no better way to end the week than with a free cup of Starbucks Blonde Roast, the least expensive 15-foot HDMI cable we've ever seen, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

It's almost a law of nature that your car will break down only during the worst conditions, when it's cold, windy, or slushy out. Are you prepared for auto problems that come your way, or will you be stuck out in the rain, waiting for help to arrive? We've compiled this list of the necessary tools and supplies you should make sure you never leave home without.

If you've ever hired a moving service before, how did you do it? Did you take the time to price out all competitors, based on your very specific inventory and distance to be traveled, thus requiring each company to visit your home and give you a quote? Probably not, even though that would be the only way to ensure that you're paying the best price possible. Unpakt and Moveline, however, aim to streamline the moving process and make it more cost effective.

Since we're half way through the week, live a little by taking half off houseware items at Dollar General, grabbing a free Krystal Slider or Chik for lunch, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

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.

It's always better to stock up on the necessities when a deal comes around, rather than paying more when you replenish at the last minute. So before you spend too much on toilet paper, dog food, or batteries because you suddenly ran out, read our list of the 12 items you should buy when you don't actually need them.

You may have noticed from your holiday entertaining that no matter where you want your guests to congregate, they always wind up in the kitchen. And it's that kind of attention that requires a well-stocked cupboard. Today's kitchen deals are varied and include nearly everything but the kitchen sink!

Have you ever spent a few moments trying to decipher the gibberish stamped into the sidewalls of tires? While most of us have a vague idea about what some of those numbers and letters represent, there is a world of additional information that you can glean from a careful examination. We've broken down the foreign language of tire-buying to help those with flats and worn out treads find the best tires for the money.

This past fall, Starbucks debuted the Verismo line, its first series of automatic coffee and espresso makers that purportedly allow you to make drinks just like the international coffeehouse. Since the dealnews staff has its fair share of Starbucks coffee drinkers, we figured we were well suited to see how well the Verismo actually works.

As winter settles over much of the country, some folks may find themselves wincing every time the furnace kicks on. That's because for many homes, the cost of heating and cooling is a major monthly expense. To combat these costs, energy experts recommend a programmable thermostat, like the Nest Learning Thermostat, which can make almost every home more energy efficient and thus save money.

Today's electronics have transformed our lives in countless ways, but their ubiquitousness has driven many consumers' electric bills sky-high. To help keep energy costs manageable, the Consumer Electronics Association developed an energy calculator that aims to inform us just how much energy we're using.