Household Tips

Just Add Water

In these hard times we have to come up with better and more clever ways to save money. I have found a better and cheaper way to save money on some of the products I regularly purchase simply by adding water! Using these simple tips you will save money and buy these products less often.

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Multi-Use Dryer Sheets
Did you think that those dryer sheets were just to keep your clothes smelling good and cling free?? We have some ideas to make your life easier! Read More>>>

Natural Mold Killer- Grapefruit Seed Extract (Essential Oils)
Tea tree oil is known to be a great mold killer (and healthier for you and the environment than some of the harsh chemicals available!) In fact, this post from this very blog talked all about using tea tree (melaleuca) oil to battle mold problems: Tea Tree Oil for Mold Treatment
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Spring Cleaning Shortcuts
It is time to tackle the chore of cleaning stuff we hate to clean. Don't sweat the small stuff! Throw it in the dishwasher! After taking a good look around my own house, I have compiled a list of stuff I hate to clean, but would wash well in the dishwasher........Read More>>>.

Home Made Dryer Sheets

Instead of buying dryer sheets, try this! Buy any kind of liquid fabric softener. Pour a capful of liquid fabric softener (about 1/8 cup) into a 32 oz spray bottle....Read More>>>.

Stinky Thermos - Put 1 teaspoon salt and hot water in thermos. Shake and rinse. Sprinkle salt where you have ants and watch them disappear....Read More>>>

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Comment by Susan Crafts on September 10, 2011 at 10:03pm: I have had my HE washer for almost 10 years and I have used regular laundry detergent and Eco friendly laundry detergents. My washing machine has never seized up from using those products. You just have to use less of those products if you don't purchase HE detergent.

Comment by Susan Crafts on September 10, 2011 at 10:01pm: NO Dede! It doesn't! The home made detergents are perfectly safe. We actually use less chemicals than the brands on the market. It is only Soap, washinf soda and Borax, mixed with water until it becomes the consistency of liquid laundry detergent. I have an HE too and it works just fine with my washer. I don't know why they tell you to use HE detergent. If you purchase regular laundry detergent you only have to use about 2 tablespoons because your washer uses less water than a standard washing machine.

Comment by Dede on June 11, 2011 at 6:47pm: That is amazing Kari! We have a new washer though and you have to special detergent with "He" . It makes doing laundry a bit more expensive:(

Comment by Kari Braig on April 30, 2011 at 12:23pm: I make my own laundry soap. Its costs approx. $2.00 to make 10 Gallons. I also make my own dishwasher detergent and fabric softener........its great. Talk about saving alot of money.

Comment by STEPHANIE LookFabForever Tiller on November 29, 2010 at 8:09pm: WOW THANKS LADIES...

Comment by Susan Crafts on November 14, 2010 at 7:32pm: Today I made home made dishwasher detergent. Everything came out squeeky clean!Cost .81 cents to make 20 oz. I will never again buy store brand detergent!!! In a plastic container mix together 1 cup Borax, 1 cup Baking Soda, 1/2 cup Kosher Salt. Shake. Pour 1/4 cup into dispenser. If dishes are extra greasy then put another 1/4 cup in the other dispenser.

I used a quarter cup...but I think I could have gotten away with using 3 or 4 tablespoons. Just experiment with the amount. It will probably depend on your dishwasher and how hot your water is. I used Normal Cycle. Will try energy miser... next time and see if I get the same results. Sam's Club sells 5 lb. bags of Baking Soda for about $6.00. Paid $3.99 for the Borax at Walmart today. I think I got the big box of Kosher Salt at Sam's Club too and it was relatively cheap. The yield and savings you are going to get from your small investment is enormous!

Comment by Susan Crafts on April 14, 2010 at 8:24pm: All great tips FIbbit!! I especially like the idea of hunting for furniture at thrift shops AFTER the holidays. So many people get new furniture for Christmas and are eager to donate their old furniture to local charities. I will keep this in mind!