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Motor 1
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
‘It Works:' Woman Shares How to Find Out if Furniture Fits in Your Car—Before You Buy From Facebook Marketplace
A woman says ChatGPT is your best friend for finding out whether an online furniture find will fit in your ride. Earlier this week, Gabriella Caruso (@gabxcaruso) revealed how she incorporates artificial intelligence in her online shopping ventures. Her advice could save you the trouble of having to phone a friend with a pickup truck or rent something to haul your purchase in. Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . As of this writing, Caruso's TikTok has accrued over 70,000 views. ChatGPT + Facebook Marketplace Online retail hubs like Facebook Marketplace can offer great secondhand deals. A pro tip is to set your location to areas where a lot of remodeling is going on, such as neighborhoods in the process of gentrification. But once you find that perfect office chair, you typically have to go pick it up. Even with measurements, it can be difficult to be absolutely certain it'll fit in your vehicle. Caruso says artificial intelligence (AI), specifically ChatGPT, offers a perfect solution. She claims that the popular AI software will tell you if that Herman Miller chair will fit in your brand new Suzuki Jimny . 'My most genius ChatGPT hack that I've never heard anyone talk about is when you're buying furniture on Facebook Marketplace,' Caruso says. 'Put the dimensions of the furniture, along with your car's make and model into ChatGPT.' She says that after a quick scan of available data pertaining to both the furniture and the specific vehicle, the AI 'will tell you whether it'll fit or not.' According to her, this method has saved her a lot of legwork trying to figure out if she needs a specialized vehicle to haul secondhand items she buys online. 'It works every single time,' she says. Best Vehicles for Hauling Furniture ChatGPT may offer a helpful solution to 'will it fit' woes, but there are some basic guidelines that can give you an idea of whether something will fit without resorting to AI. Certain vehicle types and styles simply fit things better. Obviously, pickup trucks are first on the list. Large SUVs come second, followed by smaller SUVs and crossovers. Taller vehicles also typically can fit larger items than their shorter counterparts. Similarly, hatchbacks and fastbacks are likely to fit more than many sedans. And a sedan that has a backseat you can lie down to make the passenger compartment and trunk a single space will logically fit more than one without this capability. If you're still not sure, you may want to ask ChatGPT . ChatGPT and Cars Car enthusiasts and average drivers alike are increasingly turning to ChatGPT for assistance. Yahoo reports that prospective buyers can use it to find the best automotive deals in their area with the program. The outlet recommends inputting a budget, car models, and necessary features in your query. You can also ask it to scan for any timely and pertinent incentives and rebates. And you can have it scan for dealerships within the vicinity of a specific area. Trending Now 'I Bet You Didn't Know This:' Woman Discovers This Little-Known Perk to Driving A Subaru. Then Her Order Comes in the Mail 'That's Not Normal:' Woman's 2014 Honda Civic Keeps Stalling at Red Lights. Then She Asks for Help Yahoo adds that you can use the AI to compare vehicles you're interested in and to find what the standard trade-in value of your vehicle might be. It also suggests using the software to consider finance rates. In a similar vein, USA Today reports that online car sellers like Edmunds and CarGurus have ChatGPT plugins. It assists potential customers with selecting vehicles that suit their needs. A Better Way Than Showing Up and Hoping for the Best Caruso's advice to use ChatGPT to see if something will fit in your car was met with widespread praise. 'I AUDIBLY GASPED AT HOW SMART THIS IS,' one wrote. Another laughingly compared her method to the way they pick up furniture, writing, 'This is so smart!! Personally, I just show up and hope for the best.' 'This is actually life changing advice thank you,' a third said. One person offered their own advice on getting furniture delivered in a pinch. 'If it doesn't fit, order an Uber XL to deliver it to you :) I've done this a few times!' Yet another said they tried it and it works. 'Dude I love doing this and I'm not even kidding it is so accurate,' they wrote. 'My desk fit in my man's car with ONE CENTIMETER TO SPARE. IT WAS SO CLOSE TO NOT FITTING.' Motor1 has reached out to Caruso via TikTok comment for further information. We'll be sure to update this if she responds. 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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Young business owner's fury over customer's cruel act on Facebook Marketplace: 'Take this is as a serious warning'
A small business owner has called out a deceitful customer who received a refund for an online order - despite having received the goods - and later trying to sell the items on Facebook Marketplace. Emma Diedrichs, who runs online business called LuxeLittleOne selling baby backpacks and nappy totes, said she was left nearly $250 out of pocket after the customer told her bank she didn't recognise the charge in her bank statement. The customer had purchased two luxury baby bags in February. But shortly after the items were delivered to her address, the same customer quietly claimed a 'chargeback' on her credit card to secure a refund. It's a process where a credit or debit card issuer reverses a transaction and returns the funds to the cardholder, typically when a customer disputes a purchase. Chargeback fraud is one of the latest scams affecting small businesses across Australia - and the worst part is, dodgy customers are getting away with it. Despite proving that the items arrived at the shopper's doorstep, Emma said the bank sided with the customer, so she lost the sale and was hit with an additional $25 fee. 'It's so disheartening for me. I'm a single mum, this is my livelihood. This took money off the table for my family... $250 was taken out of our bank account and (refunded) back to the customer. It really hurt me,' the business owner said in a video. To make matters worse, Emma said she saw her products being advertised for sale on Facebook Marketplace - leaving her furious. 'Fast forward to last week, I was scrolling on Facebook Marketplace and found our two luxury baby bags,' Emma said in disbelief. Upon seeing the ad, she quickly realised it had been created by the same customer received the refund four months ago. 'X2 LittleLuxeOne baby bags. One pink and grey, the other grey and black. Only used for a few months. Near new condition with no wear and tear,' the ad read. 'Currently on sale for $119.90 for one. RRP $239.80 each. Cash and pink up only.' Furious, Emma said she began looking up the seller's Facebook profile. 'It's the exact same name of the lady that placed the order and the lady that put the chargeback through,' she said. 'Honestly, this is so frustrating for me, so frustrating. I work so hard in this business, this is my full-time job. This puts food on the table for myself and my son. 'I'm working day in and day out to provide for my family. It's just me. This is my income. You wouldn't go to somebody's workplace and take $250 off them.' At the time the customer claimed the chargeback, Emma said the woman never raised any issues about the items with her business. 'This customer did not contact us whatsoever... I assumed everything was normal,' Emma said. 'Me being naïve and receiving my first chargeback, I didn't know what to do, so I just kind of disputed it. But the bank decided to favor with the customer. The mum said she wanted to share her experience on social media to prevent dodgy customers from scamming business owners. 'If you ever think that you want to put a chargeback through to a little Aussie small business, just think again, maybe contact the company or the business directly and resolve the issue,' she said. 'If I had known what to do and tried to contact the customer first, I would have done that but I just didn't know what a chargeback was at the time and I was already just so disheartened that she thought our company was fraudulent. We are not fraudulent.' Emma said what the customer did to her small business was, in fact, fraudulent. 'I'm p***ed off,' she explained. 'And I just wanted to come on here and rant to you guys because I know our community are amazing. 'And just don't, please don't do a chargeback on small businesses... it just hurts. And when you see them selling it on Facebook Marketplace, like what f***?'
Buzz Feed
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
45 Decorating Tips That'll Make Renters Think "I Wish I'd Known About This Sooner"
*Easily* install curtains with NoNo Brackets, aka curtain rod brackets that fit onto your existing blinds so that you don't have to fool with drilling any holes and having to spackle them later or (!!!) get charged when you move out of your rental. Or if you're more than willing to drill some holes, put curtain rods 6–12 inches above the tops of your windows to make your ceilings feel taller. Really elevate your windows with some cordless, no-drill Roman shades that'll be a breeze to install. Curate *the* perfect aesthetic down to your candles if you LOVE to have a candle lit but the actual candle jar and vessels always seem to disturb the ~flow~ of things. this refillable candle kit with pearled wax and 30(!!!) wicks can transform a pretty, empty container into your shining light, but just for as long as you'd like. It comes in seven scent options and you can reuse the pearled wax again and again in the same container *or* a completely different one! Gain a little more privacy while adding a (temporary) design element with a "stained glass" decal you can position on front-door windows, transoms, possibilities are nearly endless! It'll obscure the view into your home a bit without going whole hog like a blurred window cling that obscures the view on both sides. Also, it just looks really nice! Or kick the blinds to the curb and get some privacy without the cord (it can be dangerous for kids and pets!) by applying a window film that'll still let in SO much light. I did this to my bathroom window and congratulate myself for it every day. Stick on a rechargeable LED wall light that'll move with you when you want, even if you've just changed your mind within the same department or got a rude surprise at a lease renewal. It has three color temperatures, is dimmable, has a sleep timer, and is controlled from an app. Cover up a "boob light" by popping on a renter-friendly Tulip shade. You simply mount a ring on the ceiling with double-sided tape and put on the magnetic shade. Brighten an icky floor with a grout pen so you don't have to stare at the stained grout and imagine what it used to look like. Grout takes up a teeny bit of space but, as you can see from the pics, makes a huge impact! Use a velvet slipcover to give your ragged old couch a complete new look. Plus, the slipcover comes with straps to keep it in place so you don't have to futz with it all the time. Now that your couch is in your apartment, you don't wanna fool with hauling it out, then a replacement. And consider a stretchy arm chair slipcover to help transform that perfectly fine (but hideous) chair you found on Facebook Marketplace for a song. Or perhaps you could use some washable dining chair slipcovers so you can make actual use of that dining set your aunt is offering up for free but isn't quite your style. Reviewers say they're super easy to use and work on various size chairs. Use a bottle of leather conditioner to revive your leather couch that just so happens to fit perfectly in your oddly shaped living room. Welcome to your next project while you catch up on the latest ep of your fave true-crime podcast! Swap out one of those weird long pillows (sorry!) for a ~streamlined~ door draft stopper to keep gusts from coming in under the door. It'll just look like a natural part of your door so other decor design choices (like that cute welcome mat) can shine! Buy a straight-back couch or loveseat so you won't lose major floor space to a deep seating option. Or just place a few upholstered chairs for cushy seating in place of a huge couch in case you're scared one would swamp your space. And think UP and OPEN for big items like a bookshelf to lessen the cramped feel of a small space. Upgrade your storage ottoman from the plain box you bought for your dorm with a fancier version that'll hold junk you don't want people to see while giving them something to marvel at on the outside. Or better yet, invest in a Frankenottoman with built-in trays you can also use as a coffee table! If you pine for stainless-steel appliances, you can cop the look with some stainless-steel-effect contact paper to get you the modern look of fresh appliances for chump change. OK this takes a little more work, but look at that payoff! And when you move or change your mind, you can easily remove or reposition it!Promising review: "I bought this to do a little update to a dishwasher I didn't want to replace since it is fairly new. I simply added a piece of it to a black dishwasher and it really helped to tie it in with our other new stainless/black appliances. It's been on for over a month and is holding up perfectly." —KFranGet an 18-inch x 6-foot roll from Amazon for $12.74 (also available in a six-pack). Borrow a little air space above your go-to outlet with an outlet shelf *just* large enough for your electric toothbrush. Here's to a tidier sink! Make your kitchen sink's corner work for its dinner with a corner sponge organizer — it'll fit a surprising amount of dishwashing essentials in such a tiny space instead of them cluttering up your cleaning zone. Cover up dings and discoloration on door frames and molding with some wood scratch cover so everything will blend in like normal. Also, it requires no sanding or refinishing! Cue to you on the prowl for more wood surfaces you can fix up. Use wood polish and conditioner that'll revive all sorts of wood surfaces and furniture in your home with some patient rubbing. Reviewers have used them to zhuzh up front doors, kitchen cabinets, wood floors, wood furniture, and just about any other wood surface. Tuck stray cords outta the way with cable clip organizers because you need your phone charger by your bed but you don't have to trip over it or make it take center stage. Tidy up a modem-y mess by hiding it behind a bookish disguise as a decorative touch that's more useful than anyone could expect. You have no say where your modem hooks up, but you *do* have say about how you'll disguise it. Distract from an unsightly lighting chain or cord you didn't pick out with an electrical cord cover that'll look like it's just part of the decor. Put down a luxe-looking runner in a hall or in front of your closets to help create a sense of *fawn-cy* space without hurting your budget. I own this very runner and love it every single day that I walk on it! Mask the storage horror show underneath your bed with a sharp bed skirt to coordinate with your bedding. Recover ugly throw pillows with cute velvet shams that'll cost less than a horde of brand-new cushions would. Mount a floating bookshelf as a clever excuse to display your to-read pile and get around any weird room layouts or lack of storage space. Invest in a faux houseplant you can just admire without having to worry about actually taking care of it. Let's concentrate on your water intake. Clear up some counter space and put your farmer's market haul on display with a charming fruit hammock. Embrace the power of a large-scale mirror! It'll bounce light from your windows around your space and make it feel more open because, well, installing a new window ain't happening. Opt for a bistro table instead of a regular-size pedestal table for a dining room fixture in a smaller footprint. Make better use of space with a couch clip-on table for that side where there's zero space to squeeze in a side table for your beverages and the remote. Shoutout to weird room layouts! Put in a fresh new set of switch plates that'll help 'em blend into those (hopefully!) freshly painted walls, even if the landlord painted the switch plates to match (YOU CAN STILL TELL). Can you screw in a screw? Then you can handle this transformative swap. And consider an electrical outlet cover with a power strip so you can take full advantage of your square footage in your living room and scoot your couch flush with the wall. Just a few inches can make a big difference! If you're putting up a gallery wall with frames you already own, use newspaper (or cardboard) to trace the size of your pieces of wall art to mock up the layout. And then leave it up for a few days so you can feel OK about it before you actually mount stuff on the wall. I use this trick in my own home! I'm a FIEND when it comes to finding old wall art that's a bit creepy or dark at flea markets, antique malls, and just about anywhere else, and this technique helps me create a somewhat cohesive look with all my various finds. Since I took this pic in April 2021, I've added on about seven or eight pieces with my newspaper templates. (I use the newspaper that my wall art was wrapped up in when I bought it.) Employ a rust stain-removing gel to remove rusty stains and discolorations from the previous tenant that bleach hasn't cut through just yet. It's time to feel like you're ACTUALLY clean after a shower. Get luxe with a faux-sheepskin rug you can throw on your ugliest arm chair and turn into your throne where you'll wield the most important of decisions, like which series to binge-watch this weekend. Add a bundle of fresh eucalyptus to your shower to provide some luxe-feeling aromatherapy when it teams up with your shower steam. Also it just LOOKS nice. Get to know this marble lookalike of self-adhesive film because a bath remodel is not in the stars but you can fake a new countertop on the cheap. All ya' need is this and a bit of patience. Jazz up a tired kitchen with a set of under-cabinet lights to bring a modern touch to any outdated cabinets that you wish you could replace. This'll instantly make your kitchen look *so* expensive. Put down a *vinyl* runner that looks like a vintage Persian beaut in the kitchen to easily wipe up because spills WILL happen.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Wickes' £6 ‘must-have' is perfect for anyone turning their drab garden patio into a stunning sun trap on a budget
A WOMAN has revealed that she transformed her drab patio into a haven for summer, with the help of a £6 Wickes "must have." With UK temperatures continuing to soar this week, many Brits will likely be making plans to spend as much time as possible in the garden. 3 3 But before you make any big plans to invite guests over for BBQs or garden parties, you want to make sure your patio is looking it's best. DIY fan Olivia, who often uses her @describingolivia TikTok account to document her new build renovation journey, revealed in a video that she was quoted a whopping £6,000 for a new patio. Unable to afford the gargantuan cost, she decided to take on the challenge herself and even managed to get her patio slabs for free from a neighbour who was getting rid of them. "Keep an eye out on Facebook Marketplace , there's alway people getting rid of their old, unwanted slabs", she advised. Olivia also bought a huge bag of sand for £78 and £80 worth of slab mix. To help her with the DIY task she also picked up a £6 bucket and also a £6 rubber hammer from Wickes which she described as a "must have". The nifty rubber head of the mallet meant that she could carry out tasks without damaging her slabs. Another essential Olivia picked up was a £16.50 spirit level, with the total to deliver everything coming to £30. In total, it cost Olivia around £220 to completely transform her patio, into a haven she can use to sunbathe on during the summer. "I'm so pleased with the savings on this one", she said. Get your patio sparkling with a £1.49 Wilko buy - as shoppers rave the 'results speak for themselves' After laying the slabs by herself, Olivia was extremely pleased with her DIY job. And TikTokers were extremely impressed as well, as the video went viral, racking up over 40,000 views on the video sharing platform. TikTok users raced to the video's comments section to share their thoughts on the patio transformation. One person said: "Absolutely it's worth it. We've just done similar with slabs and stones. How to repair broken patio slabs THE paving specialists at Simply Paving told Fabulous how you can repair broken patio slabs, without the faff. The experts advised: 'If you have a loose paving slab, then it's unlikely it can be lifted straight by hand. Instead, you will probably need a hammer and chisel to prise the paver free of your patio. 'To remove loose paving slabs without damaging your flagstones, carefully chip away at the mortar around the paving slab with the plugging chisel and rubber mallet until the slab comes completely loose. 'Then, slide the spade into the gap left by the mortar and prise the paver free of the patio. "As you lift it up, place a short piece of timber underneath the spade to act as a lever, making it easier for you while protecting the slab underneath. 'When the paver starts to give, place the cylindrical wood underneath it and roll the slab out of the patio.' "Such a feeling of accomplishment!" A second person said: "The glow up of your garden is REAL." A third person added: "Looks good, the time and effort you put in is priceless. "Well worth it." "You have produced a cracking job. You should be really proud."
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Baltimore lawyer sues Meta, Google over online ‘squatter house' networks
In his second lawsuit targeting social media giants, Baltimore lawyer and real estate firm co-owner Barry Glazer is suing Meta and Google over social-media-based networks that sell unauthorized access to vacant properties. In the proposed class-action complaint filed last week in U.S. District Court for Maryland, Glazer and his Century 21 Downtown co-owner, Gina Gargeu, say that the proliferation of so-called "squatter" networks on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube "poses a threat to legitimate property owners and commerce." The schemes target homes that are unoccupied while listed for sale, offering keys and tours of illegally accessed properties on social media, where they are sometimes advertised as "squatter houses." The complaint says that the illicit rentals, where "sellers" often change locks on unoccupied properties, increase the real estate companies' liability and maintenance costs. A costly eviction process further deprives them of sales income with extended vacancies, the complaint says. "I can't believe they're getting away with it," Glazer said, noting how "blatantly" illegal the bogus rentals are. "It's going on everywhere." He said he doesn't personally own any homes that were squatted in, though he represents property owners who do. The tech giants have policies that prohibit fraudulent conduct, though their failure to enforce those rules "induced (the real estate company) to believe their properties and listings were not vulnerable to hijacking," the complaint says. "Despite receiving reports, complaints and public attention about the schemes, (Meta and Google) failed to remove or prevent this content." Neither Meta nor Google immediately returned requests for comment Monday morning. Local leaders have vowed to hold those involved in the "squatter house" trend accountable. Although squatting is largely handled as a civil matter, Baltimore prosecutors have said certain aspects of the trend may reach a criminal level, and Mayor Brandon Scott said last month there was an open police investigation regarding certain social media videos. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said last week that the state was taking "immediate action" on the issue. Glazer, a local lawyer known for his colorful television ads, also sued Meta last month over counterfeit coins being sold on Facebook Marketplace, vowing to hold social media platforms accountable for scams. In that case, Meta is seeking until the end of July to file a formal response to the complaint, according to court records. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
