45 (REALLY) EXTREME WAYS TO SAVE MONEY AT HOME!

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[@thomasmorgan5859]

I am so frugal that when I leave my house I hear the birds yelling cheap cheap cheap.😮

[@janfromnycsavesmoney8723]

Lol love this!

[@katricejones4467]

Lmao!!

[@carollee6963]

I'm so cheap George Washington cries every time I spend a $1.00 cause I make that dollar work so Hard! GW can't believe what all I get for each and every dollar.

[@sdraper2011]

lol

[@BrendaHernandez-rs5iu]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@skytrip5273]

Truly a woman after my own heart. People call me a tight ass, but my house is paid for, and Im semi retired.

[@annieway35]

No idea when we became this throw away culture. My tv is about 12 years old, a plasma I bought on clearance from Sears! Still looks and works great. You do not need to upgrade anything! Cars, phones, tv's, clothes....don't give in to advertising!

[@sramos821]

I totally agree with you. Sadly it is all about consumerism I don't agree with expending money in order to upgrade just because a new cell is out or a new TV, etc ... Why people do that? I still have the same TV from 15 years ago. Still works great! I don't have any subscriptions so I just stream Pluto tv or Tubi and I can enjoy watching movies without any problems.

[@johnschaefer2238]

Hey annieway35 very smart comment! I bought an NEC 32 inch TV in 1987. Finally died in 2015 for 28 years no problems then it died. Bought a 1996 Impala SS new, now 28 years old 185,000 miles still purring like a kitten bc I took care of it. Like your thinking!

[@NicksLocker]

My boyfriend and I just bought a house together, and I thought to look here :) Smaller house, its affordable, now it's time to save some money. I'm definitely going to call XFinity about the internet connection since it's just the two of us. We have to insulate the house better too.

[@sonia15702]

Being Aussie, we never used a dryer. We only dry clothes on the line outside. If it's raining we just dry inside on a clothes "horse" a line dryer. I only ever use home brand laundry and half the amount. Drying the clothes outside is better for the environment. I don't use paper towels. I went to the council pool and showed my student card and got in for $2. I always shop the reduced section , I don't use fabric softener, (you can use vinegar instead). I dont have a dishwasher.

[@cruiser122s.d.8]

I love this video!!! My mom and I are low income (I'm on disability, and my mom is a senior and about to retire) and we live together. We are learning how to save money. We are buying food on clearance, buying off brands, drying our clothes on a drying rack, hand washing our clothes (The Scrubba), not eating out, using solar/hand crank generators, flashlights, lanterns, fans. We have solar panels and solar battery chargers. We use USB & rechargeable batteries. We use a solar cooker and kettle to cook & boil water. I don't wear makeup or use many beauty products. I am saving for an electric bike & electric scooter since I don't own a car. For entertainment we read, play board games, video games, table top games, talk, go swimming at the local pool, watch a movie or tv show Roku, watch KZbin videos, or free games on our phones. Life is good, but a frugal life is better.

[@kcmarie3774]

These are so simple and doable. I already do most of them thanks to you!! Alot of people may consider them extreme but I think it's common sense if your on a tight budget or want to cut back and save money. I definitely need that mini-split though!!

[@thriftytowers7160]

I don't think your money-saving ways are that extreme, many are just common sense.

[@karlashmeedavlasta6365]

The best save is the life you saved....hello from Germany....DIY dog toys....just stuff a few old socks together, make a knot....my dogs like it

[@DazeeChild]

I live thrift stores but even those are becoming "gentrified". So you have to watch prices there also.

[@ilovehorses5714]

Some things are a little too frugal for me, but I appreciate what she's doing .

[@healthnbeauty1194]

I don't call it cheap. That's called being smart.

[@wanderlostrvr2582]

We are so frugal. For greeting cards we go to the store and read each other’s card instead of buying them.

[@comments_from_me]

We’ve done that too.

[@swaziswimmer]

My parents did that for many years!

[@mariabui2969]

@@comments_from_me wait....that was not a joke??? Ppl actually do that???

[@healthnbeauty1194]

Actually you can make your own cards. I do it all the time.

[@goldengriffon]

Thanks for not wasting our time with endless exposition, like most KZbinr do! Good tips, too.

[@Stopanimalabuse-u2l]

My best friend and I, both retired and weary beyond words at prices being raised by every service, grocery, etc., decided this week to set April aside as a spending moratorium. Neither of us will spend money on anything not necessary, like bills, groceries, etc. We are both very excited to see what is leftover at the end of the month. We met for lunch yesterday as we won't be doing that after Sunday. And we will record every cent that goes out. It's a game, now! Wish us luck...we are both seasoned shoppers...

[@suzilindblad5207]

We've basically furnished our whole house on items we have purchased on "Offer up" We've gotten quality antique furniture for next to nothing. I refuse to pay for the garbage they make at furniture stores these days.

[@lostmoose7352]

# 46: "I use my toiletpaper on both sides, before I wash it" ;-) (A joke from the old world frugalists, LOL)

[@Journeylivin]

Question how are you able to reuse garbage bags? Doesn’t your city require your trashed to be bagged up?

[@angeldsouza777]

Right? I asked the same, because they sure do require that here in London, or they might refuse to collect - which would mean mess = odours = vermin... 🤷🏾

[@heatherk8931]

It goes into a big toter or large plastic bin the garbage collection empties

[@lizschexnayder1976]

My husband doesn’t want a bidet, so I bought a $.97 spray bottle from Walmart. Does the job…

[@broodieivie207]

you could have reused an empty dish soap bottle. And so what if he doesn't want a bidet buy it anyway, install it yourself he does not have to use it.

[@JA-hy8nu]

Finally a proper frugal video this is the kind of stuff we need!

[@sandrajones7886]

Please forgive this question but do you reuse kitchen garbage bags? If so, how? They get so messy inside the bag. Thank you very much.

[@mebeno6]

My parents use some kind of bag that would normally be thrown out (say, a non recyclable very old baggie) and put all their "yucky smelly stuff" in that particular bag, leaving the rest of the say, "non offensive" garbage in the regular bag. It's a pain quite honestly, but I can see being able to reuse it that way. But I'm sure each region has rules about loose garbage, and throwing it out without a bag may not be allowed. In that case, creativity may apply...old dog food bags, big plastic coverings from something purchased, etc. That's the only thing I can think of 🤷🏼‍♀️ I make things overcomplicating as it is so I think my family would kick me out if I started doing that.

[@twa2471]

I definitely picked up a couple good tips that I hadn't thought of thank you! I live about as Frugal as can be though. My total bills for the month run roughly $125 and I have no house payments or car payments, heat strictly with wood from my 20 acres, hunt and fish regularly , and even though I live 6 or 8 miles from the nearest blacktop road I still only put about 1,800 miles on one of my vehicles and a little over 2500 on the truck total for the whole year. I plan my trips very carefully and run multiple errands at one time so I'm not running willy-nilly. Both vehicles I purchased used with approximately 41 or 42,000 miles on them and one I've had for 13 years and just broke 78,000 , my truck which I've had 15 years just broke 100,000 both of which I paid cash for when I bought them ,and they'll likely last me for many more years . I also downsized from an almost 2,000 ft house to 695 square foot house two years ago which has made an amazing difference in my finances since I live on Social Security income. Electric vehicles or bicycles are really not an option for me living here at the High Mountain Homestead , but I am in the process of doing a solar system to run my house and will be running my new garage once it's completed. Even though last month's light bill was just slightly less than $34 for the house , which was actually a bit higher than normal since I was using a bunch of power tools to build a wood shed this last month. I'll be switching to solar, but will still remain on the grid sense solar will be primarily be for my garage as it will likely be my biggest energy hog due to all my shop tools, welders and air compressor. I do however have three classic cars ,two of which are absolute gas Hogs and full-blown hot rods so I guess I do have my vices!! LOL! But then 2 of those only get driven very rarely and my 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is under restoration at the moment. I generally only use them to go to local car shows , occasional trips to the racetrack and for the occasional car club Cruises, so what I save on daily and monthly expenses I splurge on driving my hot rods during the summer months. Which usually only amounts to,two or three thousand miles total for the year. What's the old saying? " man cannot live by bread alone " so yes I definitely do spoil myself on occasion when it comes to my hot rods and it doesn't really break the bank when I go out and blow a hundred bucks on fuel for the day! Even OLD kids have to play sometimes!! LOL

[@RobinBaich]

Wait a minute - you reuse garbage bags? You didn't say what happens to the garbage that was in those bags. Please explain.

[@Kim-eh2ov]

She just dumps the trash in the trash receptacle and saves the bag

[@argyle6674]

Great video! I'm retired living on social security for the most part. MY apartment rent went up so I cancelled my cable tv subscription which was about $120 a month. And just have internet for $63 a month. And I have a Roku TV which gives me hundreds of channels. I also have a analog TV converter box and antenna which gives me the main TV channels free. Most of the TV shows I watch are old reruns and I can watch them on the analog TV. But I do need the internet. Although, what did we do before the internet? My cell phone only costs $35 a month. My car will be paid off in a month or so, and then I will finally be debt free!. My apartment rent is the highest expense I have. And apartments are expensive these days. Thanks.

[@stephaniecole3795]

I use white vinegar as a conditioner for my hair once a week. I live in a tiny I built myself. My power bill has been $25 or less since last September. 3 months ago it was $19.36. I have a 12,000 btu air conditioner built into the wall 6 feet off the ground. My water bill has been $20.80 a month since I moved in. I just learned how to pressure can and I've been canning up a storm for later use. ( p.s. I live in the hot part of the country, Alabama. ) If you want to save money keep trying and listen to this lady. I love your great tips. Please keep up the great work.

[@geekyprojects1353]

1:25 in Europe it's considered a full size fridge :)

[@aimhighlife-20]

I coupon for all of my toiletries!! Free toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo container, dishsoap, toothbrushes, makeup etc!!

[@PraveenSrJ01]

Where exactly can you find these coupons? Would love ❤️ to try couponing to save money 💴.

[@broodieivie207]

​@@judys5767 You will have to work the deals. Use the apps for your store, match them to sales, and use other apps to gather points to redeem for other things. I won't kid you it is work.

[@angel0island0ninja]

Get free toothpaste and brush from dentist every 6 months. Take all mini bottles from hotels. Hoard my deodorant when it goes on sale once a year.

[@lowtiertactical7701]

Sounds good. I won’t room mate though. I’m a fighting chicken 🐔. I need my own perch.

[@bubbastill2040]

I am a man who hasn't been to a barber since 1985! When I was 20 I bought a book called "How To Cut Your Own Hair (Or Anybody Elses)" and have saved untolled dollars.

[@ernestinemaloy8680]

I been cutting my own hair since I was 17...wth it's free...

[@glennryan3101]

New subscriber here. Your videos caught my eye, because I am a van lifer, living on my Social Security as I live and travel in my converted cargo van. Your insights in how to save money and be frugal is very helpful, especially for those living on the road. Thank you. I did go on Amazon and got your book. Reading it now.

[@sharondamico4136]

Can you explain how you use trash bags over and over? My trash is wet and stinky and goes in a bin for pick up at the curb. Thanks for another great video. ** Edited to explain that here in NJ merchants are not permitted to give out bags. The consumer must bring their own sacks. The high end stores do give customers lovely totes but I would never shop in those type of stores. A lot of folks just wheel their cart out to their car and unload in trunk. That was my confusion on the trash bag question. Also, we no longer compost due to the many animals that wander through here. They are known to make quite a mess. Thanks to all who answered my question.**

[@AbbeyStorm]

We dump the little bags into the main trash bag and then reuse them unless there's literally poop or blood on the bag. Keeping a compost bin for food helps reduce wet trash and its good for the environment. Honestly I don't currently have the bandwidth in my life to keep up with composting.. so I give all my food waste to a friend who feeds it to her chickens. I keep it in a container in the fridge and she comes to get it three days a week.

[@thethriftyrver1180]

Wanting to know the same thing. Trash bags are so expensive so I would definitely love to learn how to you reuse them.

[@brendakrause5639]

I reuse my bag in recycle bin. once filled, I just pour into big trash recycle bin.

[@brendakrause5639]

I use Walmart and other grocery bags for food scraps and non recyclables. I bought a hanger thing that keeps grocery bags open and hangs on kitchen cabinet door.

[@SimplyBeautiful516]

I use grocery bags for trash and toss them in the garbage can as is. We only use regular large trash bags about once a month. I live with others who just like to use a large trash can. I don’t make a big deal about it because we get our bags at a janitorial supply store for 10 cents a piece. 😁. But, I still don’t want to use them unnecessarily.

[@alanbirkner1958]

I am a famous cheapskate. My late mother in law used to make fun of me. I read all 3 of the Tightwad Gazette books many years ago. Just yesterday, I showed someone how to make a party hat from newspaper. Thrift is a virtue. Even if you save $5 per week, you will save over $200 in a year. Tina, Al's wife

[@carolynm9798]

How do you reuse garbage bags? I can only imagine you dump it in the container and rinse/reuse. But I suppose you must wash out the bin routinely. Am I missing something?

[@laurenrae7695]

We barely use Air Conditioner , I hang all my clothes out. I go to my local library , that is affiliated with our entire state of other libraries, meaning over 240, so I go on line and just order movies or series of what I want to watch . We are allowed 10 each, so with hubby it's 20 dvds..all free. If I want internet I go to my library. Also my cell I use pay as you go...mint is not in my area. I cook out side ,I never use our oven, my car is 1999. Second 2002. I use all rags and micro fiber clothes. I am all about beating the system. Thank you , I learned a few new things! Except your yard,it is cute ,but sorry gotta have my land. Lol.

[@HandcraftedintheFoothills]

NO WAY IN HECK I AM REUSING GARBAGE BAGS! I am frugal too but there is a limit....garbage bags are cheap!

[@puppylovetruth]

I am curious how she reuses them and garbage bags are expensive imo... 😁

[@annjean8709]

😆😆😆

[@HandcraftedintheFoothills]

@@puppylovetruth are the dollar stores they are not and when you go grocery shopping or just about any store you shop at you get FREE bags ....use those

[@joseysparadise9899]

It's better for the environment too...

[@heatherk8931]

@@pennynickels5216 where is that?

[@AlexKathleenMathews]

A lot of these money saving hacks are also very environmentally conscious! Keep rocking girl!

[@debbiewalters138]

She’s a really smart woman she knows how to save money, it’s also a bonus when you’re single you save so much money 😉😊

[@houstonindoorpaintball8137]

This is my roommates, he's broke.... This is mine, I'm a millionaire! Classic!

[@victorm6176]

I don't blame you because everything is expensive these day's.

[@melissaguevara724]

Great video! I really enjoy seeing how other frugal people live. It’s so interesting to me.

[@senoritajacobo1768]

Prepper princess, I need more longer videos from you. Your content is 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@lisaorr2040]

I’m so depressed. Thank you for the tips.

[@Lexi-oz6uo]

Much respect Princess you're helping a lot of us. I can now see the fruits of my labor. Can't believe how much money I DON'T spend anymore. I see you also care about the homeless, the environment, Rocky- and animals in general, your family ... and I just respect that so much I hope you'll continue helping us. And God Bless you in Jesus name.

[@stevemlejnek7073]

He's broke. I'm a millionaire! Congrats.

[@dreao276]

This made me crack up 😂

[@melisaharris8943]

You may be a millionaire but you don't seem like you are "Living Life" but just surviving, I understand saving and preparing but I wanna enjoy my life also.

[@nerdymichelle]

Some of her ideas do seem extreme at times. But does she enjoy her lifestyle? … Many of the things that make me happiest are cheap or free. Like taking my family to the lake only costs a gallon of gas and a bit of sunblock. We used to change clothes after swimming so we could run our other errands on the same gallon of gas. We also enjoy photographing nature which is pretty cheap when you have digital cameras.

[@PrepperPrincess]

When you say you want to enjoy your life what you are really saying is you want an excuse to spend your money. I do enjoy my life even though you don’t see it. The things I enjoy happen to cost $0. Nobody has yet to explain to me how to Be happier by spending money.

[@lavieestduresansconfiture4939]

.......defining happiness by the amount of consume? What a miserable sight onto your life.

[@BarbaraSwartz-hj2ub]

Some people like to travel or go to opera, or ballet, etc. That costs money. But if you can afford it and it makes you happy there is nothing wrong with it.

[@theresariter]

I was at the cable company yesterday (i don't have cable but i have their internet). I asked for a reduction of my bill and they took almost $30 off per month for the next 2 years! All you gotta do is ask.

[@yellowstonekv959]

That's great they did that for you. In my area (northern Illinois) my company won't budge an inch. They have the most dependable wifi around and they know it, especially that folks work from home and need it. They'll give an extra channel for 3 months like they're doing someone a favor, but refuse to bring down their prices. Our alternative choices are slim to none.

[@TheSwissHillbilly]

@@yellowstonekv959 Would you happen to be with ATT? (We're in Milwaukee, Wis metro area.) They have terrible customer service, but their Internet is good. I haven't called to see about getting slower Internet for cheaper as the Princess recommends, because I don't want to go through the pain of waiting on hold forever, being lied to, then trying to straighten it out the next month when you get your bill and everyone has amnesia. But, as you say, there isn't much of a choice in our market. You are getting "channels" with your Wi-Fi? ATT is always trying to upsell you with a "package deal". Of course, one service (Internet in our case) is always going to be cheaper than two (Internet + Cable), no matter how they package it.

[@agnessymon8869]

I use very little laundry detergent. Most people use way too much. I have also started only washing my hair about once a week, since I retired.

[@terrivelazquez4974]

This is my roommate’s, he’s broke..This is mine, I’m a millionaire! 👏🏻😂

[@anneard1674]

as a new widow (i/2 income) I appreciate your post.

[@tamib64]

Sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace.

[@johnschaefer2238]

For a guy like me who throws nickels around like manhole covers my dear with your video you’re a girl after my own heart!

[@Sarah-yj6lf]

Right there with you. If I ever come across a woman with her know-how, I'll switch teams.

[@annabellelee5234]

I stay home, so I wash my clothing by hand and use the water for my fruit tree. My friend think I'm nut.

[@lindacornell7881]

I wish I had the discipline to follow your tips. if it were just me it would be easier. I have learned over the years don't buy things that are cheap just because it's there. If your going to shove it in a box and not use it you should not buy it. If you have too much stuff it's more work to keep track of it

[@dorytownley5951]

We reuse some of our garbage bags. The night before garbage day we gather bathroom and trash from other rooms and put the trash in one bag. We won’t dump the trash in the can. It makes the can stink. Bags are worth it for us.

[@chickadeetle]

Prepper Princess, asked for and got a bidet for Mother's Day! My husband calls it my , "A$$ blaster 5000". LOVE IT. think of my kid every time I use it! 🤪. Seriously, solves TP shortage worries and irritation issues (anyone who doesn't have a gallbladder and has IBD will understand). Not to mention, hardly use TP anymore which I was using up like crazy. Best purchase ever. Thanks for the tip!

[@SusanR0928]

Haha A$$ Blasster 5000! That's awesome

[@corithefrugalflower]

Well I must've learned from the best cause I already am doing almost all of those things!! 😜 (except the generator/solar panels) 😉

[@frogmoonmama]

Me too!

[@crystalknight8968]

Health wise, drop the dollar tree makeup!

[@48jimowens]

When people call me cheap I always say " thank you for noticing."

[@gail1249]

I like your videos but do you concern yourself with chemicals in food and other products? In the long run keeping healthy living practices will save you medical expenses later in life.

[@catlady2795]

I bought an off brand bottle of laundry soap a few years ago and I was so sorry I did that. The soap left a sticky residue I could feel. So instead I just buy what's on sale of name brand soap. It was .99 for off brand or 1.99 for reg. It's worth the dollar.

[@msvictoria8164]

I’m going to add water to my shampoo and conditioner to make it last longer. I started a new job 5mnths ago and I didn’t have many items suitable for work for winter. So I went to the thrift store yesterday and a cardigan and polo neck, for $1 and $4 dollars. I’m slowly building a collection for all seasons and hope to spend less than $60.

[@SimplyBeautiful516]

That’s fantastic!!!

[@cherylT321]

Good for you!

[@msvictoria8164]

@@whatthe3131 Will do, thank you. Should be easy to do as I have to wear Black tops and black pants, to match the branding of my organisation.

[@kimkearney121]

How do you reuse trash bags? Do you empty out the bags of garbage loose into the trash can?

[@raloufen4292]

I want to know too

[@1964BASIA1]

Excellent ideas. New subscriber. Years ago I felt sick when I subtracted my fixed monthly expenses from my take home pay and couldn't understand where the rest of it all had gone. I'd be a millionaire if I'd done that in my 20's. What about baking your own bread? I love my bread machine and the ingredients for a 1lb loaf comes to about 50cents but I have no idea how much power a loaf uses to bake in it.

[@simplycrochet1430]

Same here, most clearance racks these days are less expensive than thrift stores. Thrift store prices have been rising due to resellers.

[@edgypelliper9879]

Finally actual tips! Thank you 🙏

[@jakelemay7913]

long time no see - hang in there PP! You, Canadian prepper, Alaska granny, common sense and military training help me get better prepped for evil. Thank you kindly. Take care.

[@sonjajohn-14]

Love your channel. Would you do a video on set up for the solar you have for your living area?

[@TDeanMK]

Would you consider doing a video onsetting up solar, and powering your home off the grid...and would love to hear and learn more on the Mini Splits

[@Messymy]

Think she did some of those in the past.

[@derinaries]

I only read during the day. Same with showers. Sun is free. If possible, go naked at home or wear raggedy house clothes if youre not going out. Saves money on laundry.

[@t.g.7180]

Wtf 🤣🤣

[@angeldsouza777]

Lots of great ideas, but could you explain reusing the rubbish bags please? How? 🤔

[@missyvanwinkle9247]

I wrote this above to another poster but I thought I'd put it here for you: "I don't reuse my trash bags because I use my 25# dog food bags that come in regularly (I'd have a storage problem if I saved them), but I could reuse them - because I don't put organic material or wet things like food or scraps in there. It can take me a month or two to fill a bag so I don't want anything in there that would attract bugs or would start to smell eventually. Don't know if that's how she does it, but I thought I'd give you my solution."

[@krissantos4897]

Rubbish bags, haven’t heard that for a whole, that’s what we called it when I lived in Hawaii.

[@ThePantherproof]

2:40 Since Tp is the major cause of toilet clogs, it could also save on plumbing calls, usually billed at emergency rates.

[@katrinat7936]

In my country (Russia) we mostly have such kind of splits, the same size of fridge, I always add water to shampoos😁 and many people have "dacha" (cottages outside cities) where fruits and vegetables are grown. So we have always been ready for tough times

[@niedobrulec]

I do most of the things you mentioned here but I'm still far from being a millionaire😢

[@sonia15702]

Coffee grounds are excellent for the garden ! I also don't believe in a gym membership ! I walk and walk my dog ! It's great for the both of us

[@rhodagarza5607]

I want to get frugal but I don't know where to start. And I just love your yard it is beautiful. I have stopped using paper products which is a big thing for me I love paper towels and only use them occasionally but I want to start watering down my shampoo and conditioner that's excellent idea I had no idea you could even do that and I do use less laundry soap than I used to cuz I have heard it works just as good with half the amount I admire you so much and thanks for your videos that's very helpful.

[@rh5022]

Be careful with electric 4pm To 8pm they charge extra

[@ladyhawthorne1]

Please explain how you reuse your garbage bags and how you get rid of trash. And my car is 9 yrs old and has 41,000 miles, woot!

[@dawnsstar5918]

Black out curtains, using them since I could remember. Small fridge check Home made Iced tea, not coffee, check. Clover lawn, not turf. Very low maintenance and it helps pollinators. Check. Clothes shop only for special occasions. Water, one of the best ways to save money. Diluting liquid soaps adding a minimal 1/4 of water to it. Shampoo, dish and laundry detergents. Laundry detergent lasts me around 6 months. Shampoo/conditioner twice a week. 6 months. I use a dish washer, at least every other day because I absolutely hate doing dishes. And if you do, like me, never use the pods. Those things are flipping expensive. Dry powder works just as well, and it won't "break the dishwasher". That's only if you put too much in or don't wait for the cycle to end. All my lights outside are solar, and yet have to master bringing it inside. I'm getting there.

[@sarilonnstrom6593]

You save this planet too 😺 My "second hand cat and dog" send their love 🐶

[@lorainevasquez]

Love your second hand family member ❤

[@christianbrother4724]

In the past I have had roommates. Most of the time it has been hell. Now that I am 55 It would be hard even though I have contemplated it in this current economy. My experience with roommates is that more water and electric ends up getting used as well as things end up getting broken, which cost to be fixed. It is not worth it unless maybe a little retired grandma or something.

[@rosemarie3908]

we had roommates. they and they hardly paid rent. monthly electric and. water bills went up too. and they complained all the time too. so if u get a roommate be very wise and choosey

[@AndreaCraneMathison]

I hang all of my clothes as well. I am blessed that I have a lot of deck railing that I use as well as drying racks that I have had for decades. In inclement weather, I just bring my drying racks inside. It just requires a bit more preplanning, but it works wonders. I also am a frugal shopper. I preplan my weekly food needs, shop at grocery stores that sell off brands or seconds...save 1/4 of our income, an am 100% debt free, including not having a mortgage. I still do all of my bill/accounting the old fashioned way with paper and pencil...I am an old soul, I guess.

[@TheSwissHillbilly]

For the winter, we have rods around the house to hang clothes inside--like the shower curtain rod, rods for curtains used in place of closet doors, a rod hidden behind a door, and a rod across the back-door alcove. I just hang everything, including sheets, on hangers and hang them to dry on one of these rods. Underwear and socks typically get put on drying racks.

[@samanthahardy9903]

I do most of these. I re use tea bags as well. Some people I know reuse their coffee grounds to make weak coffee and use it on their gardens too. Some coffee shops will give you coffee grounds for free if you are nice and polite when you ask them.

[@Mvn4Wrd]

I have a roommate… that’s his door 😁 I’m not going in there 😁😆😂

[@dianam9028]

😅

[@melissavillafane9682]

Who ever your beneficiary is, he or she is very lucky. They will be enjoying the fruits of your frugality one day. I wish I could be 1/4 of frugal as you are.

[@cindylong624]

I get free stuff off the curb-- lumber, tools, kiddie pool, mulch,etc that I then use around the house.I find Ollies Discount is cheaper than going to the local Goodwill for t-shirts and work shirts.Ollies is also good for indoor paint, fertilizers,wiper blades, canned/boxed food items

[@johndevanwayne4272]

Goodwill became greedwill !

[@TheSwissHillbilly]

What is Ollies? (We've always used "found items" as well--curbside, dumpsters, lost items along the road, etc.)

[@melissapayne2848]

We have livestock and use their empty feed bags for garbage bags.

[@pamlaenger6870]

Hilarious!!! Laundry detergent. This is my roommates. He’s broke. This is mine. I’m a millionaire!

[@gdgirouard]

I was wondering if you ever have problems with clothes not smelling clean? My husband works hard and when I cut back on detergent then his shirts don’t smell clean

[@pamlaenger6870]

Use baking soda when you wash his clothes.

[@carolbabb7875]

@@gdgirouard There are times when you can't cut back and that is probably one of them. Focus on other things to make up for it.

[@TheSwissHillbilly]

@@gdgirouard Soaking helps get things cleaner. Baking soda or washing soda or borax are great additions when reducing detergent and will help with odors. Essential oil would definitely help, but it's not cheap. Use white vinegar in the final rinse. You can also spray a 50/50 water/white vinegar under the arms before washing (maybe add essential oil to that). Also, hanging clothes outside helps. Otherwise ammonia is a powerful cleaner. Anything that survives ammonia, deserves to live.

[@just_jay7078]

Seems like you are ready for tough times ahead by minimizing everything.

[@pattimcd3177]

You inspire me to do more! Don’t have to, but want to. Yesterday I made Lilac Jelly from flowers in my garden. And yes, I’m a millionaire as well.

[@carolchacon6358]

Boxers are marvelous companions-thank you for saving a life. I have secondhand cats.

[@Willa4420]

I am low income so I do most of these tricks already. Also when I fry I save my season flour. When I stew a big pot of vegetables I freeze have. I make my own frozen vegetables.

[@hojofan]

Hey PP!! How do you secure your E-bike when you go somewhere? My main concern with E-bikes is safety and keeping it from getting stolen.

[@PederE007]

A dog is one of the true joys of life. Life is good, life is very good. God bless.

[@Ac-ty8wp]

How does one reuse garbage bags. I really want to try

[@mekon1971]

Only use paper towels (the half sheet kind) to oil my cast iron after I clean it (but I will use the same paper towel for a week or so). Everything else, I use "unpaper towels) that my wife made from some old flannel shirts of mine.

[@toosexy7955]

I do the same with olld shirts I don't wear..

[@homesheba]

Yea!! For rescuing animals!!♥️👍🏽👍🏽🐾🐾🐾

[@marjamesquire8141]

I got my husband a meat dehydrator for Father's Day b/c of your videos inspiring me to make jerky for the household with reduced-price meat. I bring my breakfast, lunch, and snacks to work daily. I drink free courthouse coffee (I do pay for the little flavored creamers to keep at my desk). If I happen to go out for lunch, it's when the boss is buying everyone's or if we get a really cheap lunch special at Mexican for like $6, and order water.

[@krissantos4897]

My primary vehicle is 24 years old, my second vehicle is 55 years old.

[@Ms-nh8bk]

I enjoy when you move the camera around to really show your audience that you actually do what you say and say what you do! You have inspired me over the last couple of years and we live a similar lifestyle, and it allows me the freedom to do wtf I want!😁

[@kencurtis2403]

I got a chuckle when you were pointing out the laundry detergent of a broke person versus the laundry detergent of a millionaire lol. I might or might not be a millionaire also:). I use coupons to get my laundry detergent for near free. It becomes almost a game at some point.