Household Expenses - Everyone has a great idea about how to cut them. In fact I bet you probably have two or three great ideas.
For purposes of our discussions, please include Utility Costs, Household Operations, Household Supplies, and Household Furnishings and Equipment.
Here are some starter ideas.
Idea - How about adding vinegar to your cleaning supplies to make them go farther or just using vinegar and water for cleaning?
Idea - Windshield washer fluid can be purchased cheaply by the gallon. It makes a great glass cleaner at a substantially lower price.
Idea - To remove black heel marks from floors, put on white soled tennis shoes and rub the black scuffs with the bottoms of the white tennis shoes.
As seniors, we have lived long enough to accumulate many ideas to cut home expenses.
Use the form below to tell us all about your best idea. It is easy! All you have to do is write about it in the box below and follow the instructions. Feel free to enter multiple ideas. Please enter only one idea per entry.
We all have our pet ways to cut household expenses. Please don't keep yours a secret. Share your best ideas with us!
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Dishwashing soap costs
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I bought some of that Dawn foamy dish washing soap about a month ago because my sister-in-law has it, and it is rather convenient. I thought I'd use it ...
drying clothes
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One day I opened the lid of the washing machine after the cycle had completed. There was a sudden emergency and I had to run off and rescue my husband ...
Housing
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I bought parents house or give all the money
for housing.
Mom and dad lived off of minimum wage all their
working life so why make them suffer in retirement?...