Mary Hunt

Are Your Trash Bags Lying to You?

Trash bags don't look like liars. They're quiet. Unassuming. They don't beep, flash, or demand updates. They just sit there…

2 months ago

The Basics of Home Canning and How to Get Started — Quick and Easy!

So, you planted a garden, lucked out when your property included fruit trees, stumbled upon a produce sale you just…

2 months ago

Best All-Purpose Cleaners for Every Place in Your Home

All-purpose cleaners are designed to clean everything from dust bunnies to toilet rings and grease spills. Having evaluated many commercial…

2 months ago

Fridges Are Forever and Other Household Myths

In a society of continuous change, those things that remain constant give us the courage to boldly face the uncertainty…

2 months ago

Three Household Products I Don’t Buy Anymore — and Why

There was a time when I assumed I needed to buy name brand, readymade cleaning solutions and laundry products. If…

2 months ago

Don’t Throw That Out!

Have you ever walked into the kitchen to get that first cup of coffee only to discover someone left the…

2 months ago

The Real Cost of Dipping Into a Retirement Account

More people are taking loans from their retirement accounts (401(k), 403(b), etc.) than ever, simply because they can. Here's the…

2 months ago

Random, Useful, Fun Travel Tips

Whether you'll be traveling in the next few weeks or have plans for a trip in the summer, it's always…

2 months ago

Small Household Habits That Quietly Drain Your Wallet

If money had a sound, the most annoying noise in your house wouldn't be the teenager's subwoofer or the dryer…

2 months ago

You’ll Want to Make a Batch of This Effective DIY Upholstery Cleaner

This DIY recipe for upholstery cleaner is easy to make, super effective and (you know what's coming) cheap! YOU'LL NEED:…

2 months ago

8 Strategies to Graduate College Debt-Free

There was a time when I didn't have much opinion on paying for college with student loans. That was before…

3 months ago

How to Clean Your Keurig Machine and How Often You Should

While drinking coffee has health benefits, using your Keurig machine daily without routine cleaning and maintenance can lead to awful…

3 months ago

Homemade Febreze? I Tried It So You Don’t Have To

Every so often, a reader sends me a message that begins with, "Mary, have you heard about this?" That's usually…

3 months ago

How to Clean Hardwood Floors With Hydrogen Peroxide

The finish on hardwood flooring is neither fragile nor indestructible. Hardwood floors must be cleaned properly using the correct solvent…

3 months ago

A Simple 3-Step Budget That Can Change Your Life

Budgets are like training wheels: They help you get moving and offer you confidence as you learn how to balance.…

3 months ago