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Widen the Gap with Homemade Bread Jul. 08, 2025
If you've read my book, "7 Money Rules for Life," you know that rule No. 1 is so simple it would be ... Read More
Semi-Homemade: How to Combine Quick-Service Foods with Home Cooking Sep. 11, 2023
On those super busy days when you just don't have time to cook at home, but eating out is too expens... Read More
Fabulous and Super-Cheap Homemade Cleaner Recipes for Eyeglasses, Windshields, Counters and Floors Aug. 29, 2023
I pretty much hate to buy things I know I can make for less money and in a fraction of the time it t... Read More
I Tried Dozens of Methods to Clean Kitchen Counters -- This Is the One I'm Excited About Jul. 12, 2023
A kitchen counter is more than just a surface for cooking and meal preparation. In many homes, the k... Read More
Help! I Get Clumps of Crystals in My Homemade Laundry Detergent Jun. 19, 2023
Several times over the past years, I have wished with all my heart I could call Mr. Migaki, my favor... Read More
Saving Time Gives Peace of Mind Jan. 26, 2023
Any time I can eliminate or lower my stress level when traveling, I'm a happy camper. I am always on... Read More
She Snubbed My Homemade Gift Jan. 06, 2023
DR. WALLACE: I like to make homemade gifts for my family each year during the holiday season for a f... Read More
How to Soften New Denim, Make Homemade Eyeglass Cleaner and More Nov. 07, 2022
Dear Mary: I used to buy a packet of "blue jeans softener" in a store that has since gone out of bus... Read More
Make It Yourself: Copper Cleaner, Aluminum Cleaner and Dishwasher Detergent Sep. 22, 2022
There are so many good reasons to make your own household cleaners. It's cheaper, healthier and gree... Read More
Favorite Household Cleaners You Can Make Yourself for Just Pennies Jul. 07, 2022
It pretty much kills me to spend money for things I know I can make myself for less than their price... Read More
4 Recipes for Homemade DIY Lawn and Garden Fertilizer Jun. 29, 2022
I love a beautiful yard, but I hate spending a lot of money to get it that way, which explains why I... Read More
A Surprising Reason to Use Fresh Ginger in Homemade Marinade Sep. 30, 2021
The nicest thing happened to me one day as I rifled through the mail. I got a letter from Dr. C. Eug... Read More
Widen the Gap with Homemade Bread Sep. 20, 2021
If you've read my book, "7 Money Rules for Life," you know that rule number one is so simple it woul... Read More
How to Make Proper Iced Tea, According to My Mother-In-Law Jul. 12, 2021
The only thing more comforting than a tall glass of iced tea on a hot summer day is knowing how to m... Read More
How to Make Homemade Dry Shampoo Apr. 07, 2021
Do you ever notice how your hair hurts when you haven't washed it in a few days? Hey, washing and st... Read More
Chicken Soup for the Sick? Jan. 13, 2021
Have you ever wondered if chicken soup really does have medicinal effects against colds and the flu?... Read More
How to Make Perfect Cold-Brew Iced Coffee Nov. 02, 2020
The idea left me, well, cold. Coffee is supposed to be hot. Very, very hot. And then, I made a serio... Read More
Is Homemade Laundry Detergent Safe to Use in Today's Washing Machines? Aug. 12, 2020
It's been many years now since I switched from commercial laundry detergent to making my own powdere... Read More
How to Get Rid of Rabbits Ruining Your Lawn and Garden Aug. 06, 2020
As adorable as these creatures are, rabbits can wreak havoc on a lawn and garden. Garden centers, ho... Read More
Cheapskate Gourmet: Salad Dressings Jul. 07, 2020
If you think eating well means eating out — home delivery, pickup or dining in — you may... Read More
