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."

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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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…

4 days ago

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…

5 days ago

Bounce Back From Bankruptcy

Dear Mary: Please give me some pointers on bouncing back from bankruptcy. Will this have any effect on future employment…

1 week ago

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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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…

2 weeks ago

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…

2 weeks ago

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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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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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.…

3 weeks ago

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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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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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…

3 weeks ago

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…

4 weeks ago

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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