Mary Hunt

Proper Care and Cleaning of New (or Old) Vinyl Flooring

If you've ever dealt with vinyl flooring — especially in an older home where the flooring has not been well…

2 years ago

The Ultimate Guide to the Care and Cleaning of a Glass Cooktop

When it comes to kitchen appliances, nothing says modern and sleek like a beautiful, new, electric, smooth-top ceramic or glass…

2 years ago

Help! Need Cheap Pest Control, Leather Seats Are Hopelessly Stained, Best Upright Vacuum on Earth

Dear Cheapskate: Once each quarter, we have our house and property professionally treated for pests. The results have been excellent,…

2 years ago

Of Green Smoothies and Grateful Readers

Some days I can't believe how lucky I am. Not only do I get to communicate with this growing audience…

2 years ago

Clever Ways to Use This for That to Save Time and Money

Recently as I was halfway out the door, car keys in hand, on the way to the home improvement center,…

2 years ago

How to Break the Bad Habit Killing Your Finances

Let's not beat around the bush. Eating out is eating up your future. It's gobbling down your present and keeping…

2 years ago

Potatoes in the Dishwasher? Let the Debate Commence!

Dear Cheapskate: I'm writing in response to a past column in which you gave a tip on washing loads of…

2 years ago

Why Money Is Hard for Couples

The phone rings. You pick it up to hear your husband say, "Honey, seven years ago tonight we got engaged.…

2 years ago

From Ashes to Sparkling Clean Fireplace Glass

I could sit for hours reading all the clever, helpful, often already known tips, tricks and hacks my readers send…

2 years ago

How to Get Started Roasting Coffee Beans

It all started about nearly 15 years ago when I had a conversation with a friend who'd recently taken up…

2 years ago

Does Anyone Make a Decent Upright Cordless Vac that Really Works? (Yes!)

My affinity for TV game shows' lightning rounds — where the duration is predetermined, and the aim is to achieve…

2 years ago

Winter Is Coming … and We Need a Furnace!

Dear Cheapskate: We need a new furnace before next winter. We have saved some money but not enough to pay…

2 years ago

Secrets of Stress-Free Vacations with Kids

Family vacations can be either delightful or disastrous — it depends greatly on your attitude and the care you devote…

2 years ago

How to Beat Inflation at the Supermarket

Could you handle a big announcement that overnight food costs in the United States have miraculously dropped by 20%? That…

2 years ago

Erase the Miles with a Birthday Cake Kit, Plus More Great Tips

I love to celebrate, and it is always fun to come up with new ways to mark special occasions. Everyone…

2 years ago