Why astronauts are drinking pee

Hot take: Compressed air isn’t worth the money. The cans run out so fast! I like this high-powered blower instead.

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Don’t trust Amazon reviews: More proof is out that Amazon sellers are trading cash and free products for five-star ratings. Some even pay for negative reviews on competitors’ pages. Tips to spot the fakes? Language and timing. Look for multiple reviews using similar phrasing with no details.

Calling all renters and DIYers! You just found your next weekend project.

• Add beadboard to your walls without the hassle. This pre-pasted wallpaper is 30% off now.
• Liven up your couch or reading chair with a boho chic pillow cover for $15.99. Super cute.
• Add a statement wall with beautiful decorative woven baskets. Sweet, a set of seven for 50% off.
• Update your kitchen or bathroom with sleek modern cabinet pulls. This pretty 10-pack of brass ones is on sale for $14.79. 
• Make stairs easier and safer for kids, older pets and the rest of us. Neat peel-and-stick stair treads with glow-in-the-dark strips are half off now!

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Avoid double dosing or forgetting medications with these handy organizers and tools.

• Keep all your pills in one place. This super-duper organizer has six sections, including one extra-large compartment, to streamline your meds or supplements. Grab it on sale for $12.
• Organize your pills by the time and day for a full week. This one gets points for portability — bring the colorful day’s capsule with you. It’s on sale for $9.49.
• Fill this organizer once a month and you’re done, a.m. and p.m. 
• Easily see if you (or a loved one) have taken today’s medications by setting out this simple visual tracker. It’s an affordable $14 solution.
• Great for over-the-counter meds while traveling, too, this organizer comes with label stickers, and it’s only $6.99.

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Wake up with a smile on your face!

• The new Amazon Echo Spot (44% off) is sweet if you’re looking for an alarm clock-slash-smart speaker with tidbits of useful info to start your day.
• Gradually wake up with a sunrise clock and sound machine, on sale now for $30. It’s not connected to the internet, so it’s significantly cheaper and more privacy-oriented than “smart” alternatives.
• This 10% off alarm clock projects the time and temp in an eye-friendly red light. It has the forecast, too.
• An alarm clock that doubles as home decor with a 6-inch mirror surface; get it on sale for $13.
• OK, so you just want an old-fashioned alarm clock. This back-to-the-basics battery-powered option is 10% off.

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⚗️ It’s the little things that can make a big difference.

• It’s a keychain, bottle opener and charging cable in one. Neat! It’s only $8 right now.
• So sweet: A retractable car charger that can power two phones at once.
• Following a special diet? This is a measuring cup and food scale in one. Super cool and, yep, on sale.
• Calling all nerds! This USB fan plugs into your computer and looks retro in a fun, techy way.
• This adorable bird tap light is great next to the bed or anywhere you want a cordless option. Click the coupon for 15% off!

Btw, this emoji — ⚗️ — is an alembic. I had to look it up. Merriam-Webster says an alembic is “something that refines or transmutes as if by distillation. Examples: In the alembic of the child’s mind, the ratty old blanket became a magnificent cape.”

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You see ‘em and you want ‘em gone. Your wish has come true!

• Cover that wall outlet with this smooth, flat panel, which comes with an attached extension cord. Just plug and go for 23% off.
• This handy box organizes unsightly wires. Put your extension cord inside and voila! It’s 17% off right now.
• Clamp this cable tray to the bottom of your desk, and say goodbye to crawling underneath to plug in and unplug your cords. Plus, it’s 20% off!
• Get rid of that unsightly grease stain you’ve been staring at on the floor. This industrial cleaner wipes out heavy dirt, grease, food and other stains on lots of different surfaces, and it’s 49% off.
• Stop staring at the TV (cords). This wall cord hider is on sale for $9.99 and conceals all those wires to your wall.

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• If your garbage disposal stinks, these foaming packets work. Under $4 for four right now!
• Oil-absorbing sponge to get all the scum out of your pool.
• Flies in the trash, yuck. Pop this insect repellent into the garbage can.
• No more squeaks when you have an easy-to-use WD-40 pen.
• Easy project: Make your scuffed-up wood furniture look brand new.

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