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."

Homemade Stainless Steel Cleaner

Fed up with all the greasy smudges and fingerprints on your stainless steel appliances but also tired of spending $10…

1 day ago

How to Store Bread to Keep It Fresher Longer

Bread has a certain shelf life, beyond which it can go stale, become moldy and, in a short time, inedible.…

2 days ago

Homemade Stain Remover for Laundry and Carpet

I'm excited to teach you how to make a fabulous, if not magical, homemade stain remover. This stain remover recipe…

3 days ago

Smart Thrift Store Shopping in Today’s Economy

If you think thrift stores are musty graveyards for shoulder pads and shag carpets, allow me to change your mind.…

4 days ago

What Every Kid Needs to Know About Greed and Thankfulness

If there is one thing that will ruin your kids' lives, it's greed. Teach them while they're young how to…

1 week ago

One Big, Fat, Wadded-Up Mess and How to Fix It

If I've heard from one reader, I've heard from one thousand — all with the same problem: wadded-up sheets. I…

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The Best Reason Not to Buy Pre-Washed Salad in a Bag

Pre-washed, pre-chopped, ready-to-go salad greens in sealed bags can be found in the produce department of just about every grocery…

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You Don’t Have to Be Bored on a Budget This Summer

Whether you've got kids out of school, grandkids visiting, or just need a break from routine that doesn't break the…

2 weeks ago

Get Organized to Put Money in Your Pocket and a Smile on Your Face

Has this ever happened to you? While searching for the Valentine's Day centerpiece, you stumble across the Christmas wrap you…

2 weeks ago

How to Stop Drying Your Clothes to Death

You should see the big wad of lint I just plucked from the trap of my clothes dryer. Ack! Where…

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Frugal Laundry Tips That Will Save You a Fortune

If you've ever suffered the heartbreak of stains or other kinds of annoying laundry issues, you're going to love this!…

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Cheap Sunscreen, Priceless Skin: What Works and What Doesn’t

If you've wandered the sunscreen aisle lately, you know it's become something between a beauty boutique and a science fair.…

3 weeks ago

You Can Have the Things You Love

Frugality. It's a word that for many people screams deprivation; poverty. I get letters from readers who say they've had…

3 weeks ago

Another Brilliant Way to Use WD-40 Around the House

I had to laugh when I opened my mail to read how one reader was able to get his glass…

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How to Cook Your Way Out of These Common Kitchen Mistakes

It happened again; I suffered a kitchen disaster. Boy, do I hate when that happens! This time, I ruined an…

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