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Cucumbers Galore? Enjoy Grandmother's Cucumber Salad Recipe Jul. 28, 2020
Today, we celebrate cucumbers, which will soon be in the peak of their season and dirt-cheap! When p... Read More
Removing Pine Sap and Other Useful Tips Jul. 27, 2020
Whether it's removing pine sap from a new pair of summer shorts or keeping your drinks super cold, m... Read More
How to Make Your Own Swiffer WetJet Refills Jul. 23, 2020
If you own a Swiffer WetJet Spray Mop, chances are you absolutely love it. But let me guess: You're ... Read More
Why 15 Cents Matter Jul. 21, 2020
I used to think that small amounts of money didn't matter. What difference could $5 here or $10 ther... Read More
Your Thoughts on Money and Happiness Jul. 15, 2020
In a previous column on the subject of money and happiness, I closed with: "In your heart, do you be... Read More
Great Reader Questions: Stains, Spiders, Candlewax and 529s Jul. 13, 2020
Sometimes, it's the most unusual thing that turns out to be the magical solution for a household pro... Read More
Free Doggy Poop Bags (and More Great Reader Tips!) Jul. 08, 2020
My readers come up with the greatest tips, tricks and ideas for how to save time and money every day... Read More
9 Ways to Wage War Against Mosquitoes -- and Win! Jul. 06, 2020
Mosquitoes are nasty creatures. They bite, transmit terrible diseases to people and pets and, from w... Read More
The 1 Simple Thing You Must Have in Your Home Jul. 02, 2020
My heart was pounding. The smoke alarm was screaming, and I was in full-on panic mode. Flames were r... Read More
Grow Your Own Food 1 Square Foot at a Time Jul. 01, 2020
For years, I tried to grow a decent vegetable garden. It was the high cost of fresh produce — ... Read More
Smart Saving Tastes Like Chicken Jun. 30, 2020
With the price of beef skyrocketing, chicken is becoming the backbone of the frugal kitchen. And why... Read More
Replace or Repair? Jun. 29, 2020
You're worried the washing machine may be on its last spin cycle. It makes a horrible screeching sou... Read More
More Creative Ways My Clever Readers Save Time and Money Jun. 24, 2020
Sometimes, I wonder how "Everyday Cheapskate" readers discover their handy ideas. I mean, who would ... Read More
How to Make Fruits and Vegetables Last Longer Jun. 23, 2020
According to the World Resources Institute, the average U.S. household of four people throws out abo... Read More
7 Ways to Use Borax Jun. 22, 2020
A recent letter from a reader who used borax to solve her dishwasher woes got me thinking about all ... Read More
How to Redecorate on a Dime Jun. 18, 2020
Changing your environment can greatly improve your outlook. And that doesn't have to cost a fortune.... Read More
Get Financially Confident Starting Now Jun. 11, 2020
For a good deal of my life, I lived under a dark cloud of fear that I would end up financially desti... Read More
How a Simple Request Turned Into $1,000 of Savings Jun. 10, 2020
Dear Mary: In a past column, a reader wrote saying it didn't work to call her credit card company to... Read More
Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Jun. 09, 2020
I love my Instant Pot. It's the greatest time-saving, magic-producing, easy-to-use kitchen appliance... Read More
With Kids, Travel Kit Can Save the Day Jun. 08, 2020
Whether it's anticipating a back-seat disaster, coming up with a quick dinner solution or keeping me... Read More
