Mary Hunt

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, "Ask Mary." Tips can be submitted at tips.everydaycheapskate.com/ . This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book "Debt-Proof Living."

Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntAugust 5, 2026
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Whacky Doodle Ground Beef
Years ago, I made a terrible mistake. I froze 10 pounds of ground beef. That big block of frozen burger…
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Mary HuntAugust 4, 2026
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How to Clean a Bathtub’s Anti-Slip Bottom
If you have a bathtub with a slip-resistant bottom that still looks dingy, grungy and downright grimy no matter what…
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Mary HuntAugust 3, 2026
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How to Water Your Lawn Without Being Wasteful This Summer
Every summer it happens. The weather turns hot, the lawn starts looking a little tired, and otherwise sensible people begin…
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Mary HuntJuly 30, 2026
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Bounce Back From Bankruptcy
Dear Mary: Please give me some pointers on bouncing back from bankruptcy. Will this have any effect on future employment…
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Mary HuntJuly 29, 2026
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Your Pets Need an Emergency Plan Too
Preparing our homes and families for natural disasters and severe weather is a well-known subject here at Everyday Cheapskate. We…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntJuly 28, 2026
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7 Habits of the Rich
A habit is defined as a behavior repeated so often it becomes almost automatic. I am in awe of the…
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Mary HuntJuly 27, 2026
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Smart Saving Tastes Like Chicken
With the price of beef skyrocketing, chicken is becoming the backbone of the frugal kitchen. And why not? Chicken costs…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntJuly 23, 2026
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How to Save Money on Groceries
Feeding a family is complicated enough without worrying about the cost of groceries. But here we are in a world…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntJuly 22, 2026
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A Little Appliance Know-How Can Save a Lot of Money
If you’ve been reading this column for any length of time, you know that my husband and I have repaired…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntJuly 21, 2026
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Gravity and Creativity Prolong Products’ Useful Life
If you were to take a peek inside my refrigerator, you’d have to stand on your head to read labels.…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntJuly 20, 2026
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Simple Ways to Lower Cooling Costs Without Touching the Thermostat
Every summer, we’re told the same thing: Turn up the thermostat. Raise it a degree. Maybe two. Learn to love…
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Mary HuntJuly 16, 2026
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On Saving Money and Spreading Manure
As you may know, the mission of this column is to discover ways to save time and money every day.…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntJuly 15, 2026
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Excellent Solutions for Your 7 Biggest Clutter Problems
I have a theory that most of us would be more than willing to let go of the stuff that’s…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntJuly 14, 2026
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Saving Time Gives Peace of Mind
Any time I can eliminate or lower my stress level when traveling, I’m a happy camper. I am always on…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntJuly 13, 2026
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Homemade Ice Packs, Cold Packs and Other Summer Wins
Summer has a way of making us appreciate cold things: cold drinks, cold watermelon, cold air conditioning and, sometimes, cold…
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