“Another way to repurpose old veggies — especially bagged salad — is to blend and freeze them. You can use them later in smoothies and other recipes.“
“Cheap cloth or sheets (placed against windows) can do a ton to keep your house cool without air conditioning — or will at least make it so you don’t need to use quite as much AC.“
“As for your water bill…if you’re someone with a lot of plants, try to see if you can get away with simply using water that’s already around, like the second half of a glass you accidentally left out all day.“
“If it isn’t much more expensive to get a longer curtain size, go ahead and get the longer version and hem it. You can use the extra fabric for accent pieces, like pillow covers.“
“There is so much plastic packaging you can reuse rather than buying plastic bags. Cereal bags in particular are especially strong and useful due to their size.“
“A larger storage option for bulk foods are 5 gallon buckets. Look for a tractor supply store or something similar to get them cheap!“
“If you don’t have/can’t afford an iron, there are a few hacks you can utilize to get out wrinkles. you can leave something hanging in your bathroom as you shower, or even use a hair straightener to get out a few wrinkles (just be careful with materials and don’t keep it on for a long time — treat it like you would on your hair).”
” Don’t forget about clearance at grocery stores! Pay attention to sell-by dates, but you can usually get things much cheaper.“
“Also, check out the abandoned paint can section in stores like Lowe’s for big discounts on paint!“
“There are sooo many things you can make look new with paint. Like yard sale finds!“
“You can also use old fabric — or new fabric or couch covers, if you want to splurge — to completely redo a couch you find on Craigslist or the side of the road. This isn’t for the faint of heart, as it takes a long time, but you can get a really nice couch for hundreds instead of thousands.“
“This may be obvious, but always buy store brand. Sometimes it’s literally the exact same thing from the same factory.“
“If you’re a knitter, one cheap way to get yarn is buying an old secondhand sweater (or finding one in your closet) and unraveling it.“
“If you’re a parent with a kid who never finishes their full plate/snack (or live with a partner or roommate who never seems to finish their fruit), save and freeze leftover fruit and veggies to use them in a smoothie later on.“
“Never throw out things like cosmetics without first cutting them open and getting the rest of the product. You can use the cut-off part as a cap or duct tape it shut to retain the moisture.“
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