Dawn Platinum Powerwash Spray Recipe: How to Make the Ultimate Dish Cleaner
After a good deal of testing, sniffing, researching, questioning, and snooping, here it is—a copycat recipe for Dawn Platinum Powerwash
DIY
One of the best ways to cut costs without giving up quality (or improving quality) is to do it yourself or DIY. From making your own high quality, effective cleaning products to making a deadringer copycat homemade version of Heintz Ketchup (yes really) all things DIY is a huge fan favorite here at Everyday Cheapskate!
The Handmade Gift You’d Actually Love to Receive
If you’ve never made holiday gifts, that’s going to change right here. And if you’re already the Michael Phelps of
DIY Wasp Trap That Really Works and More Great Reader Tips
Are you aware that your health insurance may cover the cost of gym membership? Or that everything you need to
How to Clean a Coffee Maker and How Often You Should
Performing a deep-clean on a coffee maker is important to extend its useful life and ensure you’re brewing the best-tasting
Make It Yourself: Mrs. Dash Salt-Free Original Blend Seasoning
With this copycat recipe and a strategic collection of spices, you'll be all set to clone Mrs. Dash Original Salt-Free
Once You Use Alvin Corn DIY Glass Cleaner You Will Never Look Back
Alvin Corn is a homemade multi-purpose cleaner that cleans glass, mirrors, and lots more. Its funky name refers to its
15 Ways to Use Citric Acid to Clean, Descale, and Restore Just About Anything
For several months running, I was on a tear to discover all I could about citric acid. What I've learned,
17 Surprising Ways a Bar of Soap Can Make Your Life Easier
If you're a fan of liquid soap for handwashing and prefer to use body wash in the tub and shower,
Amazing Ways to Use Cornstarch Around the House to Save Time and Money
Cornstarch is a low-cost, readily available, humble miracle found in the baking aisle of just about every supermarket and grocery
Recipes for “Heinz” Ketchup and Other Favorite Grocery Items
Chances are good you've noticed the price of ordinary grocery items beginning to soar. The Wall Street Journal is reporting these
How to Achieve Perfectly Dry Lettuce Without a Salad Spinner
I used to have a salad spinner. It worked OK, but not as well as the currently popular OXO model.
How to Clean Wood Floors to Keep Them Looking Beautiful
Of all the choices in home flooring, wood stands out for many as the most beautiful. Add to that, wood
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Latte—Cheaper, Better, Faster!
Originally created by Starbucks, Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) has developed a cult following. It is so popular, PSL even has its
Homemade Carpet Shampoo
This is a homemade cleaning solution to be used in your Hoover SteamVac or other carpet cleaning machine.
Homemade Stainless Steel Cleaner
You can skip the store-bought stainless steel cleaners, and make your own highly effective cleaner and polish using items you
Homemade Granite Cleaner
Here is my Homemade Granite Cleaner that will not stain nor is it acidic so it will not damage the
How to Make In-N-Out Style Cheeseburgers—Cheaper, Better, Faster!
It happens all the time. Someone asks me if I miss living in California, a question I find truly appropriate.
How to Regrow Scallions and Other Vegetables from Scraps
At our house, we're getting much better with storing and using up produce. In fact, we've all but completely stopped
Appliance Maintenance You Can Do Yourself to Prevent Disaster and Save Money
It was Christmas Eve. Everything was ready, our overnight company would arrive in a matter of hours. I opened the
How to Detail Car Interior Using These Homemade Cleaners
Remember that pristine, fresh, clean feeling of slipping behind the wheel of your new car? Cleaning the interior of your car
An Excellent Natural Homemade Stainless Steel Cleaner
Stainless steel has become a popular choice in kitchen appliances, counters, sinks, and other household fixtures for its longevity and
Surprising Other Uses for Automatic Dishwasher Detergent
It's no secret that dishwasher detergents are specifically formulated to be used in automatic dishwashers. What may surprise you is
How to Persuade Cut Flowers to Stay Fresh and Beautiful Twice as Long
Whether they come from your garden, the market, or florist, you can persuade cut flowers to remain beautiful for weeks
How to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer—On a Budget!
Are you dreading the heat of summer? Relax while you consider these ingenious solutions to keep your house comfortable without
31 More Kitchen Hacks You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner
Here is a wonderfully creative collection of tips that spotlight my readers' resourcefulness and intelligence in the kitchen and pantry.
How to Make Ketchup Just Like Heinz
Heinz Ketchup is about as common a product as any in the Hunt refrigerator. We love it. We've tried other
You’ll Want to Make a Batch of This Effective DIY Upholstery Cleaner
While we have lots of DIY cleaner recipes in our EC arsenal, a good quality, a good reliable upholstery cleaner
Homemade Ice Melt Recipes for Steps, Walkways, Windshields, Locks
Got ice and snow on top of super cold temperatures this winter? At least one of these recipes for Homemade
10 Best Homemade Gifts Under $10
This is so much fun, no specific skills required. All of these ideas are super doable. More than that? You
5 Essential Cleaner Recipes That Use the Power of Rubbing Alcohol
Isopropyl alcohol, commonly known as rubbing alcohol, is extremely useful around the house because it acts as both a solvent
Two Easy Recipes for Wrinkle Release Anti-Static Spray—Cheap, Easy
Unlike myself, not everyone I know loves to iron. I guess I’m crazy that way. There’s just something soothing, calming
How to Make Copycat Bisquick Cheaper, Better, Faster!
This is a copycat recipe for Bisquick, but even better than Bisquick, because it includes dry milk, which means that
How to Make WetJet Multi-Surface Solution Refills for Pennies
If you own a Swiffer WetJet Spray Mop, chances are you absolutely love it. But let me guess: You're not
5 DIY Body Scrubs to Keep Your Skin Vibrant and Healthy
Skincare professionals out there recommends exfoliating to keep our skin looking vibrant and healthy. While there are plenty of pricey
How to Make Flour Tortillas—Scrumptiously Delicious and Super Cheap!
Once upon a time, there was a restaurant located in Fountain Valley, Calif. Mañanas’ claim to fame—fresh, hot, homemade flour
How to Make Disinfecting Wipes
To prevent the transmission of the virus, pandemic experts are saying that we must ensure that our hands are free
Best Inexpensive Home Security System
Several months ago, we had a serious home security wake-up call with the news of a home invasion in our
How to Make No-Rinse Daily Shower Cleaner—Cheaper Better Faster
The only thing better than making my own cleaning products is when what I make turns out to be cheaper,
7 Cheap Gadgets That Make Life Easy—Fun, Too
I am nothing if not a cheap gadget lover. Ingenious items that make my life easier are great, but when
6 Ways to Make Safe, Problem-Free, Homemade Fabric Softener, Dryer Sheets
Fabric softeners are designed to reduce static and make laundry come out feeling soft and smelling great. But they can
This Homemade Silver Cleaner Removes Tarnish Like Magic
There's no shortage of commercial silver cleaning products on the market these days. Those that I've tested generally do the
Finally the Mystery of Hair Conditioners Solved
Hair conditioners fall into general categories according to what they do and the problems they solve. Using the wrong product for
15 Ways to Get Rid of Ants Quick and Easy Using Ordinary Stuff In Your Pantry
Despite how fascinating ants may be, control and management around the home are important for both health and safety reasons.
6 Awesome Gifts of Summer to Make Now for Christmas
Even if you didn’t have an abundant garden this year, don’t worry. You can still make these beautiful gifts of
14 Best Homemade Cleaners That Really Work
Items in your pantry like baking soda, vinegar, cream of tartar, lemon juice, and even tea bags, can work as
4 Easy Ways to Fix Surface Scratches on Glass
Our homes are well accessorized with glass from windowpanes to shower doors, tabletops, and glassware. While glass is both beautiful
How to Make Homemade Natural Furniture Polish and Get Rid of White Rings
Some time ago, I got a request from EC reader Kelly for a homemade furniture polish recipe. She said that
How to Clean Gunk and Grime from Kitchen Cabinets
Got grimy kitchen cabinets? Don't think you're the only one. Unfortunately, wood cabinets—painted or natural with a clear finish—are prone to all
Favorite Household Cleaners You Can Make for Just Pennies
Knowing how to make cleaning products for pennies rather than spending dollars for them at the store just makes me
6 Ways to Unclog a Drain Without Using Caustic Chemicals—UPDATE!
A plugged-up sink, shower, or tub drain sends most people running for either a bottle of caustic drain cleaner or
DIY PooPourri Spray Makes Sure You Always Leave a Fragrance
I have something really fun to share with you today about fragrance, but first a story. About my friend, Herta.
How to Clean and Restore Carpet Even if It’s Old, Stained, and Disgusting
If you hate your carpet because it's old, stained, and bordering on disgusting, I have great news. There are steps
How to Use Castile Soap to Make Natural Cleaning Products
From time to time, I hear from readers who have sensitivities or allergies to our beloved Blue Dawn dishwashing liquid.
Redecorate on a Dime
Changing your environment can greatly improve your outlook. And it doesn't have to cost a fortune. The key to great
14 Ways to Use Cheap Rubbing Alcohol Around the House and Garage
Rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol is more than a medicinal cooling and soothing liquid for external application. Pour it into a good spray
3 Sneaky Ways to Hack a Cake Mix So No One Has a Clue
When cake mixes are on sale, I load up. And that's a good deal provided you like the taste of
The Best Players For Your Spring Clean A-Team
There's an illness that has been documented by poets for centuries and I’ve got it. It's Spring Fever, that wonderfully
Most Requested Copycat Recipes
Here for your mixing pleasure are the four copycat recipes most frequently requested by Everyday Cheapskate fans and followers. Whether you
How to Make Wool Dryer Balls
Whenever I write about the benefits of using wool dryer balls in place of laundry softeners, I get a few
How to Roast Coffee at Home to Save Money and Enjoy Really Great Coffee
It all started about 10 years when I had a conversation with Dax Wilson, who’d recently taken up this hobby
How to Conquer Burned-On Oven Crud
I don’t know how else to describe what happens to beautiful sheet pans once they take up residence in my
Make it Better Yourself: Homemade Coffee Creamer
Cream. It's coffee's perfect mate. And when that creamer comes flavored in a handy bottle from the dairy case, even more perfect, right? Oh,
Help! I Get Clumps of Crystals in My Homemade Laundry Detergent
Several times over the past years, I have wished with all my heart I could call Mr. Migaki, my favorite
Secrets for How to Grow An Edible Garden Just About Anywhere!
Even if you don't have time to tend a full-size garden; even if you don't have time or resources to
11 Ways to Use Super Washing Soda to Make Your Life Easier
Washing soda and I go way back. I've been using it as a laundry detergent booster for decades. For years,
The Original Homemade DIY Tub Tile Shower Cleaner (30 Years and Counting!)
Quite possibly one of the best tips to ever land in my mailbox came from a guy who is a
How to Clean the Dirty Edges of Carpet
My Dear Readers ... Dark, shadowy, dirty lines on the carpet along baseboards, under doors and draperies, along the edges,
Bedbugs: How to DIY to Get Them Out and Stay Out Naturally
Got crawling insects like centipedes, spiders, bedbugs, ants, silverfish, cockroaches, fleas and all other creepy crawlies trying to take over
Cilantro-Lime Rice Just Like Your Favorite Restaurants
I have no idea why on the one hand I seriously do not care for cilantro but on the other
Muffins in DIY Tulip Paper Liners to Celebrate Spring
I'm about to give away all my secrets for how to make muffins that are so great your friends and family will
How to Get Outdoor Windows Sparkling Clean—Cheaper, Better, Faster!
You can pay a fortune to have your outdoor windows washed professionally, or let me teach you how to do
16 Quick and Easy Recipes to Make the Best Salad Dressings From Scratch
Let me show you how to make 15 of the BEST homemade salad dressings you can imagine—from scratch! Chances are
Our Top 5 Favorite Homemade Cleaners (Cheap, Easy to Make!)
If there’s one place you can really cut household spending, it’s cleaning products. The cost of most home cleaning products
Three Generic Cleaners Same as Brand Names but Cheaper
Most people are well familiar with the term “generic” when it comes to medications, a term referring to any drug
How to Remove Years of Kitchen Cabinet Grit and Grime
When did you last look at your kitchen cabinets? Not a passing glance, but an up-close visual study—paying particular attention
How to Wash a Down Comforter
If you’ve ever wondered if it's okay to wash your down comforter instead of taking it to the dry cleaners,
Hands Down the Best Way to Kill Weeds and It’s Not Roundup
If you think there’s no way a DIY homemade weed killer could possibly be effective, even potent, against weeds, think
These Fabulous Frozen Summer Treats are Cool—and Cheap!
In these sizzling days of summer, it’s tempting to load up the freezer with pricey frozen treats. Or to duck
Window Air Conditioner: How to Fix It, Clean It, and Make it Like New
The heat of summer is giving millions of window-mounted air conditioners a real workout. Undoubtedly, many owners of said units
How to Make Soft Spreadable Butter
You’ve seen the little tubs of “spreadable butter” in the dairy case of your supermarket. In fact, you may purchase
Bake Bread to Cut Food Costs and Soothe Your Soul
Fifteen years ago, I became a bread maker. I read a book, gave it a try and found immediate success.
Know Your Cleaning Products to Protect Your Health and Wealth!
Two women, different locations, same accident. Both, while using an ordinary commercial toilet bowl cleaner, were not satisfied with the way