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How To Get Rid Of Cockroaches (and DIY Roach Killer)

May 15, 2013
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I wish I’d known in college how to get rid of cockroaches, because some of the cruddy apartments I lived in literally swarmed with the things when the lights were off. Of course, if I’d known how to clean properly — and insisted my roommates learn, too — I probably could have cut their population [...]

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20 Things Not To Buy Used

April 26, 2013
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Consignment stores, garage sales, eBay and Craigslist are all great ways to save money, provided you know the things not to buy used. When it comes to these items, it’s not just a matter of aesthetics or hygiene — in many cases it’s a matter of safety, too. Baby and Kids’ Things Not To Buy [...]

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How To Make Seed Tape

April 17, 2013
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Properly spacing vegetable seeds is easy when you make seed tape yourself. Sure, you can buy seed tape at many garden centers, but if you’re the kind of gardener seeking to use organic, heirloom, non-GMO seeds you’re in for quite a hunt. So why not make your own? How To Make Seed Tape You will [...]

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20 Uses For Old Sweaters

April 11, 2013
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Once you’ve finished spring cleaning your closet, you may find yourself wondering about uses for old sweaters. Sure, donating them is one option, but what about those sweaters that even your local charity wouldn’t want? Try these creative ideas and turn your old sweaters into creative, fun and frugal projects for your house. No-Sew Uses [...]

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Easter Egg Tips Roundup

March 28, 2013
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These Easter Egg tips are all about my two favorite things: making time-consuming tasks easier, and saving money in the process. Using them, I’m able to “hard-boil” four dozen eggs in just over 30 minutes, decorate them naturally with stuff I already have in the fridge, then sit back and know not a single egg [...]

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Easter Eggs: Boiling, Naturally Dyeing and Using What’s Left

March 7, 2013
Boiling, naturally dying and using Easter Eggs from HousewifeHowTos.com

There are still three weeks to go, but now’s the time to start thinking about Easter eggs: boiling, naturally dyeing and using what’s left so your Easter Egg Hunt doesn’t ruin your household budget. Why such an early start? Well, for one thing, you don’t want to get caught paying premium prices for eggs in [...]

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5 Ways To Save Money Shopping Online

February 28, 2013
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Knowing how to save money shopping online helps stretch the family budget. Whether you’re buying groceries, baby items, clothing or even furniture, there are easy ways to save money shopping online with just a few extra clicks. No, I’m not talking about spending hours comparing prices and setting up complicated (and annoying) price drop alerts. [...]

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Weekend Links

February 24, 2013
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After two years of minimal snow, we got over 10 inches last week. To say my son was happy about having two snow days in a row doesn’t accurately describe the squealing, jumping, noisy celebration…mine, included. Hey, I may enjoy having the house to myself on school days, but I also enjoy extra days to [...]

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How To Use Bread Heels

February 15, 2013

Not long ago, a friend came over while I was cleaning out the freezer. Ordinarily, that’s not a chore I’d do in front of anyone, but she did come by unannounced, and I already had the contents of the freezer piled on my kitchen counter. She got a chuckle out of my bag of bread [...]

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