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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
A Simple Guide to Saving Money on Streaming Without a Household Uprising
Remember when canceling cable was supposed to save us a ton of money? Good times. Now we’ve got a dozen…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
7 Ways to Get Rid of Flies in the House
Flies are a nearly unavoidable nuisance in most homes, especially during the warmer months of the year. Annoying for sure,…
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How to Upsize a Cake Mix That’s Too Small for the Recipe
In my kitchen, I have a small collection of cookbooks, which I consider prized possessions. One of them, the classic…
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6 Generics That Are Truly a Great Buy
What do you associate with the word “generic?” Do the words “inferior” or “tastes like cardboard” come to mind? Or…
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Staying Cool for Less in a Home Without Air Conditioning
Living without air conditioning in the middle of summer is like camping … inside your house … with all the…
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Practical Tips to Help With Home Maintenance and Repair
Maintenance costs can put a serious dent in your budget and savings — a dent that’s tough to repair. While…
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How to Make Proper Iced Tea, According to My Mother-In-Law
The only thing more comforting than a tall glass of iced tea on a hot day is knowing how to…
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Quick and Easy Outdoor Cleaning and Storage Tips
Many outdoor cleaning and storage solutions can be rather expensive, especially when compared with Everyday Cheapskate do-it-yourself or homemade alternatives.…
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How to Liquify Crystallized Honey and the Best Way to Store It
It’s discouraging when you reach for the honey, only to discover it is no longer a smooth liquid, but all…
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How to Save Money and Get Financially Confident
For a good deal of my life, I lived under a dark cloud of fear that I would end up…
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How to Break the Plastic Wrap Habit in Your Kitchen (and What to Use Instead)
Let’s talk about plastic wrap. That clingy, crinkly roll we all keep in the drawer — the one that never…
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At-Home Adventures
Are you feeling jittery about taking a family vacation this summer? You’re not alone. Whether it’s your family’s safety abroad,…
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The Heartbreak and Effects of Filing for Bankruptcy
Dear Mary: Please give me some pointers on bouncing back from bankruptcy. Will this have any effect on future employment…
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Saving by Choice, Not by Chance
A question that I answered in a previous column brought a small avalanche of mail, mostly from readers who were…
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Best Nontoxic, Organic, Safe and Cheap Weed Control for Yard and Garden
Weeds. Those freeloaders of the garden world. No matter how lovingly you tend your tomatoes or fluff your mulch, those…
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