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" Trimming your household expenses doesn&amp;#039;t have to mean doing without the things you need most. We found five easy ways to save money without suffering.   1. Skip the paper towels. There&amp;#039;s almost nothing that a paper towel cleans that can&amp;#039;t be done well with a dishrag; just toss it in the wash afterward. Savings: $60 per year   2. Brew smart. Buy tea and coffee loose (not in pods), and try using a third less. Packaging often overstates how much you really need. Savings: $100 per year   3. Close your closet doors. If they&amp;#039;re open, you&amp;#039;re paying to cool your closets\u2014which keeps your air conditioner chugging more. Savings: $30 per summer   4. Cancel garbage pickup. Instead, drive your trash and recycling to the dump. Take turns with a neighbor, so one of you goes every few days. Savings: $300\u2013$450 per year   5. Simplify your beauty routine. Try using just shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, face lotion and a hairstyling product. Savings: $100 per year "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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