30 Easy Household Savings Tips to Keep More Money in Your Pocket

DIY Home Savings

• Spa Day at Home: Skip pricey salons. Whip an egg white until stiff and apply it as a facial mask, or mix cornstarch with evaporated milk for a cooling DIY treatment. See more natural beauty treatments from pantry ingredients.
• Repurpose Old Clothing: Use old shirts or rags instead of paper towels for cleaning spills. Wash and reuse.
• Catch Cold Water: Collect cold water that runs before hot water from the faucet in a pot or kettle. Use it later for watering house plants or cleaning.

Kitchen & Food Hacks

• Reuse Vegetable Scraps: Broccoli stalks, celery tops, and cauliflower cores make a delicious homemade vegetable stock. Freeze until ready to use.
• Popcorn Instead of Croutons: Out of croutons for your salad or soup? Popcorn is a crunchy, budget-friendly alternative.
• Bake Multiple Items at Once: Use the oven’s heat efficiently—bake potatoes while cooking other foods. Leave the door slightly open after cooking to spread heat and save energy.

Energy & Home Efficiency Tips

• Dust Light Bulbs: Clean bulbs regularly—they can be up to 40% more efficient when dust-free.
• Switch Socks to Extend Wear: Wear socks a second time by switching feet to reduce laundry and save energy.
• Reuse Dryer Lint: Fill a plastic bag with lint for packing material or fire starters.

Frugal Crafting & Creative Savings

• Unravel Old Sweaters: Turn thrifted or outgrown wool into mittens, scarves, or new sweaters.
• DIY Gift Tags: Cut old greeting cards into shapes for unique, free gift tags.

What are your money-saving tips and tricks? Share them in the comments below!