DIY Roundup

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How To: Make Mayonnaise
“Why pay a lot of money for bad mayonnaise when you can make really gourmet mayonnaise in a few minutes at a fraction of the cost?”

Easy Cheap DIY Home Cleaning Formulas
“You’ll save money, and help the planet too.”

Save Money By Exfoliating With Baking Soda
“Instead of paying extra money for a facial exfoliant that is probably too harsh for the delicate skin on your face… just add a little bit of baking soda to some Cetaphil…mix with your fingertips, massage in circles all over your face, and rinse.”

15-Minute Home Repairs
“A few cheap and quick tricks for fixing stuff around the house this weekend…”

Save Big Money On Paint: If You Don’t Care About The Color
“…try buying paint leftover from mistakes in the mixing process at your local hardware store.”

How To: Wash A Cat For Cheap
“Only the very seriously broke, or very seriously frugal try to wash their own cat.”

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