The 10 Most Popular Everyday Cheapskate Posts of 2023

Believing that it’s always a good thing to look back to see where we’ve been and to count the blessings—enjoy this roundup of the 10 most popular Everyday Cheapskate posts in 2023.

 

15 Things That Should

Never Go in the Clothes Dryer

(73,522 views in 2023)

 

While the effect may not be noticeable on the first time or two through the dryer, the destruction will build until that item comes to a tragic end, long before its time.

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31 Remarkable Ways to Use

Hydrogen Peroxide to Improve Your Life

(79,595 views in 2023)

Hydrogen peroxide—it’s inexpensive and readily available. And why would anyone want to keep this non-toxic, odorless product around the house? Because of myriad hydrogen peroxide cleaning uses.

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How to Make No-Rinse

Daily Shower Cleaner—Cheaper Better Faster

(80,148 views in 2023)

 

 

The only thing better than making my own cleaning products is when what I make turns out to be cheaper, better, and faster than something I might buy in the store to accomplish the same goal.

Today’s spray-and-walk-away No-Rinse Daily Shower Cleaner is the perfect solution to keep tubs and showers sparkling between major cleanings.

 

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How to Get Rid of

Creeping Charlie, the Lawn Invader

(83,952 views in 2023)

 

As botanicals go,  Creeping Charlie is a remarkable specimen because it’s easy to grow and produces little purple flowers. But any plant is considered a weed if it grows where it is neither wanted nor enjoyed. In your lawn, for example.

Mention Creeping Charlie to anyone who works tirelessly for a well-manicured lawn, and you’ll likely get a loud, agonizing groan. It’s that bad. I get it. But hang on. I have good news for you and hope this is just the good information you need.

 

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How to Remove Years of Kitchen

Cabinet Grit and Grime

(96,187 views in 2023)

 

When did you last look at your kitchen cabinets? Not a passing glance, but an up-close visual study—paying particular attention to the areas around the knobs and handles that get touched thousands of times throughout the weeks and months?

Yeah, that’s what I’m talking about and what I’m pretty sure my reader Sandy is talking about, too.

 

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How Can I Get Rid of This

Stubborn Toilet Ring?

(131,448) views in 2023)

Toilet bowls develop discolorations for many reasons that have nothing to do with the quality of the housekeeping. In most cases, the toilet ring results from hard water conditions and water standing in a toilet that doesn’t see a lot of use.

While many commercial products out there promise to remove hard water stains in the toilet, ordinary household pantry items you already have can be just as effective—and much cheaper—to rid your toilet of the dreaded toilet ring without harsh chemicals.

 

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(131,448 views in 2023)

11 Little Known Ways to Get Free Seeds,

Tools, and Other Gardening Supplies

(131,619 views in 2023)

 

There’s nothing like Spring with the promise of warmer weather just around the corner—together with soaring prices in the supermarket produce department—to awaken one’s inner gardener.

Regardless of whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner, due to the present economic conditions, you may be hesitant to fork out money on gardening supplies and tools. Here’s some good news: There are a surprising number places where you can pick up gardening supplies for free.

 

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Absolutely the Best Homemade

Laundry Stain Remover!

(136,592 views in 2023)

 

I’m excited to tell you how to make a fabulous, if not magical, do-it-yourself homemade laundry stain remover. Compare this to SHOUT or any other pricey commercial product.

This stain remover recipe is so easy and cheap to make. And wow, does it perform! Just let me be clear at the get-go: While this stain remover works super well on fabric, upholstery, even carpet in the house and car, that item must be laundred OR rinsed well once that stain disappears. Got it? OK, let’s get to it.

 

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11 Things You Should Never

Plug Into a Power Strip

(1,581,978 views in 2023)

 

Whether you live in a house, apartment, condo, mobile home, RV, or dorm room, having sufficient electrical outlets to handle all the accessories, appliances, and tools you need can be challenging. And that’s when knowing how to use a power strip device safely sure comes in handy.

While one of these devices can offer a reasonable solution for too few outlets, it’s a mistake to rely on power strips too much. Or to use one incorrectly. For safety’s sake, never plug the following items into a power strip.

 

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Hands Down the Best Way

to Kill Weeds and It’s Not Roundup

(2,827,269 views in 2023)

If you think there’s no way a DIY homemade non toxic weed killer could possibly be effective and even potent against weeds, think again! But first, a story:

Read it here ….

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Thank you for helping to make 2023 a good year in our little corner of the Internet. Now, wishing you all the best that 2024 has to offer!

 

Question: Let us know in the comments below, what was YOUR favorite Everyday Cheapskate post in 2023?

 

 

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