Save money on dryer sheets and fabric softener

Fabric softener not only costs a lot of money, but it's bad for your dryer. The chemicals on dryer sheets will actually clog up your lint trap, making it less effective, and potentially burning it out. Instead try this useful trick:

Add one cup of vinegar to your rinse water! This will dissolve any detergent left on your clothing, the real reason that clothes are scratchy.