Bath towels are long-lasting, but at some point they need to be replaced. Maybe they’re no longer as absorbent as they should be, or are tattered or frayed. Rather than throw them away, give them a second...

Hydrogen peroxide has many uses. You probably have a dusty brown bottle in the back of your cabinet. Pull it off the shelf, check if it’s 3-percent grade and use it around your home. If you don’t...

Older eggs peel more easily than fresher eggs when they’re hard-boiled. You can plunge eggs in ice water directly after cooking and then roll them on the counter to remove shells with ease, too. The first reader...

Coconut oil is versatile and affordable. It’s the oil of choice for frugal families. Keep some on hand to use in your kitchen for cooking and a myriad of other uses around your home. How do you...

  Dear Sara: I have a few disposable baby diapers leftover and was wondering if you had any ideas on a frugal way to use them. — Kathy P., West Virginia Dear Kathy: Rather than finding a...

One way to save money is by using less of a product. It’s easy to use less without compromising quality and results. Some examples include using less sugar, dish soap, shampoo, paper towels or meat. The first...

Natural ingredients make your skin feel great, and chances are you already have some of the items needed to make your own beauty products. The following beauty recipes are easy to make, and you control the ingredients....

  Dear Sara: How much coffee do you put in your Keurig My K-Cup? I’d like to start using ours, but I’ve read horror stories from those who have overfilled and under-filled their cups. — Libby, Canada...

You can reuse a plastic coffee canister or ice cream tub in your kitchen for scraps and when it’s full, dump it into a larger compost container or pile. You can make a kitchen compost pail from...

Food prices are rising. Packages are shrinking. Some people aren’t overly concerned over the price hikes. But frugal families do watch their food budget closely, because every dollar and cent counts, right? Here are a few ways...

  Dear Sara: I’m looking for a homemade polish for my kitchen cabinets. My cabinets are dated, so I’m sure most anything is better than the way they look now. Any suggestions? — Lisa H., North Carolina...

Cook meat and poultry, stick it in the freezer and pull it out for quick meals. For example, chicken can be roasted and shredded for sandwiches, quesadillas, soups or casseroles. The first reader tip shares her method...