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Laundry and Clothing Costs

Laundry is one of those never-ending tasks. These tips won't necessarily make laundry any easier, but they should help you save money on your laundry and on your clothing costs.

Basement Clothesline

If you have a basement in your home, then you might try this tip for saving money on clothes drying.

Clothes Banks

If you have a clothes bank in your area, you might be able to save a lot on clothes.

Clothes Swap

Arranging a clothes swap meet with your neighbors can save you money. Here's how.

Cut Dryer Sheets Costs In Half

Cut your dryer sheet costs in half with these tips.

Dry With a Clothes Horse

You can save both money and time by using a clothes horse with your laundry. Here's how.

Frugal Dryer Tips

You can save a lot of money on your electric bill with these simple tips for your clothes dryer.

Homemade Dryer Sheets

Making your own dryer sheets is easy and can save a lot of money each month.

Install a Clothes Pole Rod

Save money by installing a pole rod in your laundry room for drying your heavier clothes.

Laundry Stain Remover

Here's a tip for saving money on expensive laundry stain removers.

Make a Clothes Budget for Kids

Teach your kids the value of money by giving them their own clothes budget. Here's how.

Money Saving Stain Remover

A real "stain expert" shares her tip for removing stains from clothes.

Protect and Store Your Pantyhose

This tip will help you protect and store your panythose.

Save Money Drying Clothes

Here's a tip for saving money when drying your clothes.

Save on Clothing Costs

Shop for your clothes in the off season and save.

Softer Dried Clothes

It's much cheaper to dry your clothes outside, but the clothes can get hard. Here's a tip to help you save money and have soft, line-dried clothes.

Use a Drying Rack

You can save both on drying costs and wear and tear on clothes with a drying rack. Here's how.

Vinegar Fabric Softener

Use plain white vinegar to soften your clothes inexpensively.

Whiten Your Whites

Save money on your clothes by getting your old whites white again.

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