Your car air filter is something that should be replaced about every 15,000 miles to help your car run as efficiently as possible. A dirty air filter can affect your car's fuel economy and overall performance. But to help keep your car's air filter in tiptop shape between replacements, consider giving it a fast cleaning. Simply removing the air filter and using a nozzle attachment on your vacuum can remove dirt, debris and other contaminants. And while soap and water will definitely get it cleaner, you risk putting a wet filter back into the car, which can cause more harm than good.

While department stores may stock their shelves with clothing for upcoming seasons (like spring wardrobes in the winter months, for example), you shouldn't limit your clothing donations to charity by season. Even as the weather turns warmer, charities like Goodwill and Salvation Army still want your heavy coats, gloves and scarves (and everything in between). Shopping at charity shops is seasonless, so do a spring cleaning and give away T-shirts, heavy sweaters, shorts and winter parkas.

Did you know that American drivers produce about 1.3 billion gallons of used motor oil every year? Unfortunately, about 200 million gallons of that is improperly disposed of, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. One way to help is to always have your motor oil replaced at a professional facility that can capture every last drop for proper disposal. The second way to help is to replace your old oil with refined oil, which is reclaimed motor oil that has been refined and recycled. It uses about 80 percent less energy to make and is just as good as conventional motor oil for your car.