Mary Hunt

7 Pleasantly Surprising Reasons to Decorate with Houseplants

There's something warm and inviting about a well-placed, thriving houseplant. Experts call this "interior landscaping," and it's becoming increasingly popular,…

1 year ago

More Ways to Simplify Your Life: The Homebody Edition

Today, a cool collection of original household hacks to save your time, your money and your last nerve. Let's face…

1 year ago

Life in a Crowded Nest

It used to be that kids reaching adulthood could not wait to leave home and be on their own. That…

1 year ago

The Mystery of Hair Conditioners Solved

Hair conditioners fall into general categories according to what they do and the problems they solve. Using the wrong product…

1 year ago

A Casserole Connoisseur’s Guide to Healthy Substitutions

I grew up in church, literally. My father, the minister, saw to it that the preacher's kids never missed a…

1 year ago

A Simple Guide to Saving Money on Streaming Without a Household Uprising

Remember when canceling cable was supposed to save us a ton of money? Good times. Now we've got a dozen…

1 year ago

7 Ways to Get Rid of Flies in the House

Flies are a nearly unavoidable nuisance in most homes, especially during the warmer months of the year. Annoying for sure,…

1 year ago

How to Upsize a Cake Mix That’s Too Small for the Recipe

In my kitchen, I have a small collection of cookbooks, which I consider prized possessions. One of them, the classic…

1 year ago

6 Generics That Are Truly a Great Buy

What do you associate with the word "generic?" Do the words "inferior" or "tastes like cardboard" come to mind? Or…

1 year ago

Staying Cool for Less in a Home Without Air Conditioning

Living without air conditioning in the middle of summer is like camping ... inside your house ... with all the…

1 year ago

Practical Tips to Help With Home Maintenance and Repair

Maintenance costs can put a serious dent in your budget and savings — a dent that's tough to repair. While…

1 year ago

How to Make Proper Iced Tea, According to My Mother-In-Law

The only thing more comforting than a tall glass of iced tea on a hot day is knowing how to…

1 year ago

Quick and Easy Outdoor Cleaning and Storage Tips

Many outdoor cleaning and storage solutions can be rather expensive, especially when compared with Everyday Cheapskate do-it-yourself or homemade alternatives.…

1 year ago

How to Liquify Crystallized Honey and the Best Way to Store It

It's discouraging when you reach for the honey, only to discover it is no longer a smooth liquid, but all…

1 year ago

How to Save Money and Get Financially Confident

For a good deal of my life, I lived under a dark cloud of fear that I would end up…

1 year ago