3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (471+ words) There are so many good reasons to make your own household cleaners. It's cheaper, healthier and greener, too. The homemade household cleaners I share with you from time to time do not contain chemicals. That means you can always count…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (325+ words) By the time winter finally loosens its grip, our houses tend to feel a little tired. The air is stale, the light feels dimmer than it should be, and no candle " no matter how pine-scented " can convince you it's actually…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (387+ words) That realization didn't turn me into a homesteader or a pioneer woman. It just made me more stubborn about spending money on products that didn't earn their keep. Here are three everyday items I stopped buying once I learned how…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (458+ words) This DIY recipe for upholstery cleaner is easy to make, super effective and (you know what's coming) cheap! " eggbeater or whisk " medium mixing bowl " 2 cups boiling water Place the Fels Naptha, borax and boiling water in the mixing bowl. Using…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (385+ words) While drinking coffee has health benefits, using your Keurig machine daily without routine cleaning and maintenance can lead to awful consequences. STEP NO. 1: Unplug the machine. Next, disassemble your Keurig, taking note of where things go. You should be able…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (529+ words) Every so often, a reader sends me a message that begins with, "Mary, have you heard about this?" That's usually followed by a link, a whisper of thriftiness, and a promise that the solution will both cost less than pocket…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (507+ words) You should see the big wad of lint I just plucked from the trap of my clothes dryer. Ack! Where does all of that come from? I know I emptied all pockets, and I'm certain I did not wash a…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (478+ words) We all know the laundry pile never goes away. But instead of guessing your way through life, here's a no-nonsense guide to how often you should launder key household fabrics " and yes, that includes your sheets, towels and all those…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (423+ words) It pretty much kills me to spend money for things I know I can make myself for less than their pricey commercial cousins. Take cleaning products for example. Knowing how to make things for pennies that cost dollars at the…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (896+ words) Dear Mary: What is a safe disinfectant for colored clothes, such as underwear and bath towels? I can't use chlorine bleach, and since I usually wash my colored clothes in cold water, I do not feel like I am getting…...