Everybody’s clipping coupons these days. Why not? With the cost of groceries, every little bit helps.

The Sunday paper is, of course, the mother-lode of coupons. I found a $3 coupon for a L’Oreal cleansers and moisturizers, $1 off Pledge cleaning wipes and $2 off Revlon cosmetics – all products I already use.

That’s the trick. You don’t want to buy items just because you have a coupon.

The Internet is another source of coupons. Coupons is the main source. You can type in your zip code and fi nd coupons in your area. For our Delray Beach office address, I found these coupons: I found $1 off Perdue chicken breast strips, $1 coupon for Tylenol and $1 off Boston contact lens solution – darn! I just bought that!

You can also google a name brand and see if there’s a coupon available. All of this takes preparation for a shopping trip. But if done routinely, it could start to pay off.

Did you find a good coupon recently? Tell me where or post the link here. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Time to stock up on household goodies.

Linens 'n Things in Delray Beach, Wellington and Davie join the list of its South Florida stores slated to close. Those extra discount coupons probably are already in your mailbox.

The stores to close are: The Plaza of Delray Beach off Linton Boulevard and Federal Highway; The Mall at Wellington Green; and Tower Shops in Davie.

The chain filed for bankruptcy reorganization in May. Now, 57 underperforming stores nationwide are closing. That's actually fewer than the 87 planned, which is good news for employees and our household guests who like fresh towels. -- Marcia "Bargain Hunter" Pounds

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Last weekend, when discussing a home improvement project with a workman, I learned about a cleaning product that is bound to save you big bucks.

While the friendly workman was there, we chatted about whether we needed to repaint the doors in our 8-year-old house. They were beginning to look a little shabby because of the dirt and grime that appears from everyday use. I tried everything and nothing seemed to work.

"You don't have to spend the money to repaint," said Jim, the moulding man. "Let me show you something."

He came back from his truck with a miracle product called Krud Kutter, and sprayed the worst grime in the door we enter most form the garage. The grime that wouldn't budge disappeared instantly.

Later I read on the Internet that it was selected the #1 cleaner by Readers Digest for cutting grease, grime, oil, tar and wax. It's eco-friendly -- water-based, biodegradable, non toxic and VOC compliant. Suggested retail is about $8 for 32 ounces, but it's well worth it.

Jim suggested The Home Depot, but it's also available at Wal-Mart, Target. Lowes and Ace Hardware.

Does anyone have any experience with this or any other cleaners that save time and do the job?

--C.V.S.

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