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."

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In my perfect world, there would be no credit scores. And while I do not believe that credit is necessarily…

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Like Finding Money You Didn’t Know You Had

You know the feeling when you reach into the pocket of a coat or pants you haven't worn for a…

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Show The Ants Who’s Boss

I don't know about you, but when I learn some new and amazing household tip that promises to save me…

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Money Leaks That May Be Draining Your Wallet Dry

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How to Remove Ink Stains From Leather

A new leather sofa or leather handbag — so beautiful. Or perhaps it's the car you've had for a long…

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Once You Use This DIY Glass and Mirror Cleaner, You Will Never Look Back

I love simple DIY household cleaners, not only because they're so much cheaper than their commercial cousins but because they…

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Fresh Walls on a Dime

Hiring a professional painter is like hiring a magician. One day your walls are dingy, the next they're flawless. The…

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How to Clean the Dirty Edges of Carpet

Dark, shadowy, dirty lines on the carpet along baseboards, under doors and draperies, along the edges and in the crevices…

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10 Ways to Get Rid of Ants Using Ordinary Stuff in Your Pantry

Knowing how to get rid of ants around the house is important. But it's also fun to learn just how…

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Kitchen cabinets are for storing dishes, not grease. Unfortunately, wood cabinets — painted or natural with a clear finish —…

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The Best Containers to Save and Repurpose

I can't tell you how many times I've been tempted by those gorgeous sets of matching glass storage jars that…

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Simple Solutions for 3 Common Laundry Problems

No matter how many times you wash those items, you just cannot get rid of the disgusting sour, mildewy odor.…

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Tips to Make Cooking Fun and Rewarding

I remember my grandmother saying, "If we didn't need food, we'd all be rich!" This may be true, but then,…

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Everything You Need to Know About How to Select, Store and Freeze Avocados

Avocados are fickle. Sometimes they seem to be ready for consumption but then hard as a rock when cut into.…

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