Mary Hunt

Ask Me Anything: Grease Relief, Fingerprints on Stainless Steel

Does this happen to you? You get so involved in doing something that you completely lose track of time? You're…

1 year ago

Beyond Dishes: Surprising Uses for Your Dishwasher You Never Knew

Today I have surprising uses for the dishwasher as recommended by my awesome readers, plus a few tips for making…

1 year ago

The Simple DIY Guide to Conquering Clogged Drains

Clogged drains — ah, the household menace that strikes when you least expect it, right in the middle of washing…

1 year ago

A Surprising Reason to Use Fresh Ginger in Homemade Marinade

The nicest thing happened to me one day as I rifled through the mail. I got a letter from Dr.…

1 year ago

Important Papers to Grab in a Disaster

Dear Cheapskate: In light of recent fires in across many states in the U.S., do you have a list of…

1 year ago

Teacher Gifts: Thoughtful Presents That Make a Lasting Impact

As a parent, I've gained insights over the years into what teachers truly appreciate as gifts, not just during the…

1 year ago

Frozen Assets, Stand-Up Chicken and More Great Reader Tips

I am always entertained and often educated by the tips readers mail in. Today is no exception. I'm pretty sure…

1 year ago

Your Slow Cooker Is a Great Holiday Helper

Got a hunk of meat that feels like it could double as a doorstop? The slow cooker says, "Challenge accepted!"…

1 year ago

Purr-spective Needed: Help Me Find the Best Budget-Friendly Cat Food and Litter

Dear Cheapskate: With all the suggestions you have made for the "best inexpensive" products in your blog EverydayCheapskate.com (which I…

1 year ago

10-10-10: The Tool That Saved Me From Making a Bad Decision (And Running Out of Gas)

Experts tell us, and I can concur wholeheartedly from my own experience, that when people admit to the worst financial…

1 year ago

Organized Chaos: My Intended Journey to a Clutter-Free 2025

I won't try to kid you into thinking I'm some kind of organizational expert. I am the most disorganized person…

1 year ago

Popular Money Advice You Shouldn’t Take

Money advice — it's available everywhere. But that doesn't mean you should take it. The wise person knows how to…

1 year ago

Let the Butcher Help Cut the Grocery Bill

Dear Cheapskate: I have become more thrifty and aware now that I read this column. Thank you! I wanted to…

1 year ago

Meet Your Own Personal Loan Shark

Imagine paying outrageous amounts of interest to a greedy finance company and loving every minute of it. Or how about…

1 year ago

Who Knew You Can Use This for That!

One day as I was hurriedly putting groceries away, the fruit bowl was not within reach, so I put the…

2 years ago