Even though they don't smoke in the house the smell still comes in on clothes or drifts in from the porch.

Most laundromats charge like $2.00 a wash, how often do you do a load of clothes..

Being tied to a low-wage job and being strung along by that employer is today's form of slavery.Negotiations don't change the cost of living, change the terms of mortgages, shorten commute distances, make family members stop eating or needing clothing and shelter, ...Taking on employees means taking ona responsibility.

I could quickly see people washing their clothes for free and then air drying them.

In NC we do pay taxes on food and clothing which took some getting used to but my property taxes are 1/3 of what I was paying in Mass. 

I have no problem with that, but I hardly have any money for myself, all the while my ex-wife is getting tattoos, buying expensive clothes and spending it on unnecessary things.I want to get the financial freedom to not have to worry about the little things.

We are a great team.My point is it might not be easy convincing your wife but be persistent make a presentation that you know she will understand (for me it was the drawing of the little houses) and show her you are a man of his word that she can trust and feel to be a stronger women next to you.

We have been doing pretty well so far in our buy and hold business and my wife is interested in starting a business selling LuLaRue, a clothing business.

This covers your personal items such as clothes, furniture, etc. 

(And I know all about old women who won't take advice from family.