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In February, I ran out of hangers. The occasion was not exactly unforeseen—for at least a year, I had been rearranging the deck chairs on my personal-storage Titanic in an attempt to forestall the inevitable. I loaded two or three tank tops or summer dresses onto a single hanger. I carefully refolded everything in my dresser drawers to max out their capacity. I left the things I wore most frequently on a bedroom chair instead of wedging them into my closet. I didn’t buy anything new unless I absolutely needed it. Eventually, though, I did need some things, and I...

More than eight years ago I first wrote about how to make clothes last longer. Our family was full on into our suddenly frugal years. We were cutting costs and trying to stretch our dollars further. It was around that time that I came to embrace this notion of getting value for the long term. For example, buying clothes and other items from companies that stand behind their products. This led to our embracing products with lifetime guarantees. Plus, these kinds of items with a warranty tended to last longer anyway. This includes clothing. For example, I’ve written about the...

Soon you'll be packing your bags for your first year of college. Many freshmen arrive with massive boxes and suitcases only to discover they brought too much or forgot something important. Don't be that person.Unless students are participating in summer bridge programs, those on the Premium Plan can move in Aug. 17 at the earliest and students on the Standard Plan may move in Aug. 18. It can be a little scary at first, but here's a guide on the do's and don'ts of what to pack:It can be a little scary at first, but here's a guide on the...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPY.com may receive an affiliate commission. Table of Contents What Clothing Can You Sell Online? Tools You Need To Sell Clothing Online Photos and Product Description Best Practices How Do You Get Paid? Dealing With Disputes from Buyers The Best Places To Sell Clothes Online People’s wardrobes and wallets were hit by the one-two punch of the pandemic and the now looming recession. With offices opening slowly, people are wondering if they can afford the gas to get there. While companies went on a hiring...

Make your college moving day easier with this ultimate printable dorm room checklist for students. Are you ready for college moving day? Print out this free printable college dorm checklist of all the college dorm essentials you’ll want to take along! Although every campus offers different amenities and has different rules, it’s SO much easier to remember the essentials while shopping, packing, and moving when you have a list like this! Click here to download your college dorm checklist To customize this college dorm checklist: Select only the items that you want from the list below. Click on the Print...