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The Nickel Pincher: Clothesline 101

What you can do: Follow the advice of a die-hard clothesline drier to help yourself and our planet.

Save Money, Save That Swimsuit!

What you can do: Clean the suit regularly, and treat it right.

This or That: Liquid or Powdered Laundry Detergent?

What you can do: Launder your clothes without wasting water or using more detergent than you need.

The Nickel Pincher: Humidify Your House This Winter—Using Your Laundry

What you can do: Hang an indoor clothesline to add some much-needed moisture to dry indoor air. Or let your clothes dry outdoors; they can take the cold.

Why "Anti-Odor" Clothes Stink

What you can do: Use safe, dependable laundering methods, like vinegar or baking soda, to keep odor at bay.

5 Safe and Healthy Ways to Get Rid of Static Cling

What you can do: Add ¼ cup of white vinegar to your washer's rinse cycle to knock out static problems, and then line-dry clothing if you can.

Are Your Blue Jeans Green Enough?

What you can do: Shop vintage, and line-dry to keep your clothes from polluting the planet.

The Nickel Pincher: Simple Fixes for Summer Stains

What you can do: Soak laundry stains as soon as possible and then get out your vinegar.

9 Laundry Tips for Cleaner Clothes, Lower Costs, and Fewer Headaches

What you can do: Soak your stains, and invest in a few extra laundry boosters for bright colors and gleaming whites.

The Nickel Pincher: 3 Easy Homemade Laundry Detergents

What you can do: Experiment with these basic homemade laundry detergent recipes until you find one that suits your machine and water hardness.