Rather than shelling out money for disposable masks or pricy masks from retailers, try getting crafty.

DIY Face Masks and Coronavirus: Do They Work?

There is growing consensus that widespread mask use is effective in slowing the spread of the disease.

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The World Health Organization hasdetailed instructionsfor how to properly put on and take off masks.

The organization also emphasizes that masks are only effective when worn in addition to frequent handwashing.

Probably not as good as youd like.

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It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.

But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?

Ask one of these companies to help… A2010 studyfound that masks made from multiple layers of thick cloth are more effective at trapping droplets.

Its also important that a mask has atight sealand covers the wearers mouth and nose.

Ideally, no mask should be worn twice, which includes cloth masks.

You may need to adjust the width of the mask to fit your own face.

You need an old t-shirt and almost nothing else.

Cut a cotton t-shirt into two rectangles.

The tutorial says this pattern requires intermediate sewing skills.

Anna Brugmann is a contributor to The Penny Hoarder.

When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look?

Probably not as good as youd like.

It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.

But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?