How to Care for Swimsuits and Make Them Last Years
A good swimsuit costs $40 to $80 and is built to last several years — except most people unknowingly destroy
Clothing and Accessories
Keeping the family in quality threads is no mean feat these days. However, there are countless ways to stretch your clothing and accessories dollars while keeping a closetful of the latest fashions for every season.
From How to Remove Yellow Armpit Stains, to 7 Secrets for How to Make Jeans Last Longer  to Back to School Clothes Shopping, these articles provide some great ways to look fine with an eye on the bottom line.
The 15-Minute Closet Swap That Saves Money on Summer Clothes
A closet jammed with off-season clothes quietly costs you money. You buy duplicates, miss what's worn out, and make panicked
Are You Washing Everything Too Often… or Not Enough?
From bedding to bath towels and beyond, here’s a practical, friendly guide to how often you should wash just about
Back to School Shopping Tips to Keep You on Budget
Back-to-school shopping used to mean a fresh notebook and a new pair of sneakers. These days, it looks more like
Why I Buy My Clothes in the Kids’ Section (Seriously)
Who says the kids’ section is off-limits? Here’s why I shop there without an ounce of shame—and how you can
Smart Thrift Store Shopping in Today’s Economy
If walking into a thrift store gives you hives, this post is your allergy pill. From budget-friendly tips to hidden
How to Clean Suede Shoes Without Ruining Them
Real life is not kind to suede. One rogue rain puddle, a renegade coffee drip, or that mystery scuff from
Ask Me Anything: Groupon, Super Stain, Annoying Birds, Surprise Fees and More
My virtual mailbag is turning up questions and situations that I doubt are exclusive to only the writers. We all
Smart Wardrobe Tips: Build a Closet on a Budget
Cutting the cost of clothes is less about finding bargains and more about knowing what to wear, where to buy and when
How to Get the Most Cash for Your Unwanted (But Awesome) Stuff
If you're looking for ways to get cash for stuff you no longer need or want, there are a number
How to Keep White Clothes Actually White (Yes, It’s Possible)
In the same way that there are rules in life for things like how to drive a car, how to
DIY Wrinkle Release Spray That Beats Downy Cold
Unlike myself, not everyone I know loves to iron. I guess I’m crazy that way. There’s just something soothing, calming
Why Shoe Repair Beats Buying New
To some people, a cobbler is a lovely fruit dessert, best served warm. To others, it is a shoemaker who
7 Common Clutter Problems and How to Solve Them
Clutter. It's a problem for lots of us and not because we're slovenly or have hoarding issues. The problem is
Ask Me Anything: Credit Reports, Storing Potatoes, Deadbeat Relatives and More!
I don’t really have a mailbag but it would be fun if I did. What I do have is a file
12 Laundry Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Years Ago
If you've ever suffered the heartbreak of stains, unbearable stink, or other kinds of annoying laundry issues—or just want to
7 Easy Ways to Make Your Jeans Last Much Longer
These days, jeans seem to rip and fall apart long before their time, a problem with simple solutions for how to
How to Remove Salt Stains from Leather and Suede Boots
Salt. It’s mandatory in a human diet. But in other situations, salt can be as destructive as it is needful
How to Remove Sweat Stains and Save Your Favorite Clothes
Yellow armpit stains on white shirts are a problem if my inbox is any indication, which I believe it is.
How to Get Rid of Mothball Smell in Fabric—For Good!
If you’ve ever tried washing mothball-scented fabric, you already know—it doesn’t just disappear. In fact, it might make things worse!
How to Buy Prescription Glasses Online (and Save a Ton!)
Honestly? When I first heard about ordering prescription eyeglasses online, I scoffed. I rolled my eyes. What next? Mail order surgery?
How to Dry Clothes Without Damaging Them: Expert Tips & Tricks
See all that lint in your clothes dryer trap? Yikes! It's proof-positive your clothes and linens are wearing out prematurely