Looking for a good excuse to clean house? Give your old clothes a new life -- and free up precious closet space for all your fall purchases.

Lyin' in the sand: There's no need to rough it on the dunes this summer. These soft, splashy beach towels will keep you dry -- and won't wring out your wallet.

Save the fancy digital cameras for serious occasions -- on hot summer weekends, these party-friendly disposables deliver plenty of flash for your cash.

Calling all smart blondes! On your salon's training night, get a quality color treatment without spending much green: Make it the highlight of your week.

Ribbon belts -- those Official Preppy Handbook classics -- are back and ready to snap some springtime color into your winter wardrobe without pinching your budget.

Was the most recent report of "hot and humid" the last straw? Put on one of these wide-brimmed -- and comfortably priced -- hats this summer and keep your cool.

Sometimes, a prickly roommate isn't bad. Like all New Yorkers, cacti thrive in harsh conditions -- and make perfect house plants in even the least hospitable apartment.