Simple, Clever Tricks to Make Your Stuff Last Longer

Clean dirt and remove salt stains from shoes and boots as soon as you notice them to avoid any permanent damage. AnkaFed/Shutterstock

Being wasteful is easy, especially when everything seems to be so plentiful and simple to replenish. Just order more. Or run to the store, right?

Sure, we love to buy things on sale, but that’s not the only way—or the best way—to cut costs. Discovering simple ways to make things last longer is the surefire way to save time and money.

Blue Dawn

My favorite degreaser and all-around amazing product, Blue Dawn, typically comes super concentrated. Read the label. It says it right there: “concentrated.”