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21 common and not so common uses for vinegar

21 ways to use vinegar around the home. I have tried each of the ways listed in this article. It’s a very effective product to stock at home and it is very inexpensive.

tip tuesday – removing carpet stains with steam

Get stains out of the carpet with this simple and frugal tip.

mould in the bathroom–prevention and cure

Use these tips to eliminate and prevent mould colonising your bathroom. And the great part? The way to remove and prevent mould is both frugal and natural.

a household routine can save you money

Routines not only help you get the stuff done that needs to be done, saving you time and hassle, they can also save you money. Here’s how.

using knitted dishcloths

How do you keep handmade dishcloths clean without doing hours of extra laundry? Here’s our system for using knitted dishcloths.

tip tuesday– remove crayon from painted surfaces

How to get crayon off painted surfaces cheaply and easily with an item you probably have at home.

tip tuesday–clean your drains chemical free

Here’s a chemical free way to clear out your drains and leave them smelling fresh.

tip tuesday–hooked on hooks

Organising the laundry, one cup hook at a time. It makes the work flow so much easier when the second most important ‘work-horse room’ in the house gets a declutter and streamline.

tip tuesday–washing machine maintenance

What common and inexpensive household product will keep your washing machine (and your clothes) clean, fresh and free of soap build up?

tip tuesday–make your own cleaner using rubbing alcohol

These tip comes from Julie, a Frugal and Thriving reader from the US. “At our medical doctor’s office, I noticed they spray and clean counters, handles etc using 1/2 water and 1/2 rubbing alcohol. This also works for mirrors and windows very well.” Other uses for rubbing alcohol include cleaning CDs and DVDs, mozzie bites, [...]