My dad always sang the praises of WD-40. "It's not just for a squeaky hinge or a rusty bolt" he'd say. Alas, my memory is not all that sharp and I couldn't quite remember how
From soups to sauces, using frugal chicken stock is a great way to pump up the flavor in a variety of dishes. Check out these delicious and surprising recipes.
The free things in life are few -- but one of them, it turns out, is yeast. It's floating all around you, and getting it out of the air and into your bread is easier than you might
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Almost 2000 uses for a can of WD-40
My dad always sang the praises of WD-40. "It's not just for a squeaky hinge or a rusty bolt" he'd say. Alas, my memory is not all that sharp and I couldn't quite remember how
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Here are a few reasons why keeping your "latte factor" will help you save.
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Your credit card is gone. By the time you report the loss, it's likely one of the following crimes has already happened.
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5 Steps to Successful Budgeting
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50 Ways to Use Canned Salmon
Love fresh salmon but not the fresh price? Substitute affordable canned salmon for frugal and flavorful seafood feasts.
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My Kitchen Could Be a Yeast Farm
The free things in life are few -- but one of them, it turns out, is yeast. It's floating all around you, and getting it out of the air and into your bread is easier than you might
The 5 Best Bug Sprays for Home Pest Control
Keeping your home bug-free during the warmer months isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these bug sprays for home pest control and your sacred space will remain bugless.
25 Things to Throw Out Today
Do you have any of these items lurking in your home that should be thrown (or given) away? Here's a list of 25 things to get rid of right now.