Savvy saving and style pointers for around the home.

• Use sea shells for a unique laundry soap scoop.
• Rusty Shirts: Soak in equal parts lemon juice and water

• Sweat-Stained Shirts: Before washing, sprinkle meat tenderizer on the stains and rub in gently. Or, soak in a quart of water with a handful of salt for an hour.

• Mount a ladder as a shelving unit for books.

• Faces can double as a cheap and fun chair. Easy store n’ hide when not in use.

[via Frugal for Life]

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