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Coin collectors should be wary of using old plastic coin holders. Many coin holders and folders made years ago contain PVC - and coin PVC damage is serious.

Cardboard coin holders are one of the best ways to keep your coins safe. They're inexpensive too! What you need to know about storing coins in cardboard.

Using blue Whitman coin folders for your coins? 3 ways to collect coins using Whitman folders + How to sell completed folders + 3 things you should NOT do!

Coin folders and coin albums each have their own pros & cons. I use coin albums for my most expensive coins and coin folders for all the rest. See why...

Scavenger hunts involve finding items OR completing tasks... for a prize! How to plan a scavenger hunt for adults + 50 outdoor adult scavenger hunt themes.

See how to weigh coins on a scale, how to calibrate a digital scale for weighing coins, and the best coin scale that's affordable.

The secret to finding valuable 1996 dimes is knowing EXACTLY what to look for. All the details are here. Find out if your 1996 dimes are worth big bucks!

Have you ever wondered what low ball coins are? Or if they're worth collecting? This article reveals the 3 reasons to start collecting lowball coins.

Jefferson nickels with Full Steps details are relatively scarce AND valuable! See what Full Steps nickels are + How much they're worth.

2006 Nickel Values: There’s a new design on the 2006 Jefferson nickel! See how much 2006 nickels are worth, including Full Steps and rare 2006 nickel errors

What is a penny with no markings value? Are pennies with no mint mark worth anything? Those are the 2 reader questions that we answer in this article.

1990 Nickel Value - See the current value of all 1990 nickels, including rare varieties and errors. Learn how to identify valuable nickels from 1990.

2016 Nickel Value Guide - How much are 2016 nickels worth today? Here's an up-to-date guide with current values for all types of 2016 nickels (even errors).

1987 Nickel Value - See the current value of all 1987 nickels, including rare varieties and errors. Learn how to identify valuable nickels from 1987.

I buy silver (and gold) sometimes. Are you aware of the downsides of buying silver? I can think of 6 good reasons not to buy silver. They're listed here.

I'm a weather bug living in Hurricane Alley, and I recently bought a Midland WR120 weather radio. See why it's one of the best weather radios (pros & cons).

Check out that anvil cloud off in the distance behind me. Anvil clouds can become thunderheads and often cause stormy weather.

What does it mean when you see an anvil shaped cloud in the sky? Everything you want to know about anvil cloud formation & what these thunderheads mean.

A DIY pinata brings life to a party, especially an outdoor party. See how to make a paper mache pinata, cardboard pinata, paper bag pinata, balloon pinata!