When my kids were younger, I tried to be careful with everything, from babyproofing the house to preparing my own baby food. In those days my husband and I were also trying to save money, so I started ...

This photo provided by Sherri Griffin shows dryer balls dryer balls that reduce drying time, static cling and wrinkles. Griffin, of Orlando, Fla., calls her homemade laundry detergent, fabric softener ...

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For more than a year now, I've been hearing of people who make their own laundry detergent. Friends, relatives and even some of my co-workers have tried it. They rave about how inexpensive the ...

Looking to beat the high cost of laundry detergent? Ruth Rhodes of Burt has come up with an easy solution. Yes, it does require a little work, but it’s worth the effort. The recipe comes from her ...

Make your own laundry soap and line dry your clothes for naturally clean, fresh laundry. After learning more about the chemicals in commercial cleaners and the harm they can do long after they go down ...

Laundry detergent is notoriously expensive—and we use a ton of the stuff. Save money and trips to the store (and go easier on the environment to boot!) with these simple tips for how to make homemade ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Laundry is one of those facts of life you just can't avoid. And like everything else, it's getting more expensive as the detergents we buy to keep our clothes clean keep going up in ...