Tag Archives: How to Do Laundry

How to Do Laundry in a Bucket

You don’t absolutely need access to a washing machine to get clean, sweet-smelling clothes. While it takes a bit of work, bucket washing doesn’t require electricity, so it’s a good choice for outdoor enthusiasts or hard-core environmentalists. It’s also a good skill to have if the power where you live is unreliable, if you just […]

How to Load a Washing Machine the Right Way

Is your laundry coming out of the machine dirty? If so, you can’t always blame the detergent. How you load your dirty clothes, linens, and even laundry additives into a washing machine can affect performance. Improper loading techniques can result in clothes not getting as clean as they should. Here’s how to load your washing […]

Retirement is Like Starting Life Over Again – I Wish I Had Planned Earlier

When I was 60 years old, I started thinking about retirement. The Social Security Administration had been sending me those yearly statements, which was a constant reminder – it’s coming! Arrangements/planning needed to be done. There was so little time. Wishing I had been more frugal and saved (my parents were right after all – […]