Advice from the Frugal Housekeeper (Old Farmer's Almanac)

Most of these everyone already knows, but I thought they were handy just the same.

Good sewing scissors will be dulled by cutting anything but fabric and thread. Relegate the cutting of paper, canvas, and other materials to all-purpose household shears.

Combat wintertime static cling in clothing by stroking a wire hanger over the outfit several times to eliminate the static charge. This technique works to tame staticky hair, too.

Save leftover scraps of wallpaper when you redo a room. The scraps will come in handy for patching future tears or stains.

Zippers will last longer if you close them before putting the items into the washer or dryer. Also fasten hooks and eyes on clothing, such as women's underwear, before putting them through the wash. Unfastened hooks tend to catch on other clothing and cause giant clothing tangles and even snags and rips.