Mary Hunt

Got a Problem? Try WD-40

The year is 1953. Rocket Chemical, a struggling company in San Diego, sets out to create a rust-preventive solvent that…

4 years ago

How to Curb the Urge to Splurge

When it comes to compulsive tendencies, there's no question I received more than the standard allotment. I can sit down…

4 years ago

7 Reasons You Would Be Smart to Add Borax to Every Wash Load

Borax, a combination of sodium, boron and oxygen, is a natural substance mined from the earth in its crude form,…

4 years ago

Clearing Up the Confusion Around Date Labels on Packaged Foods

No doubt, you've noticed that some food products come with dates and codes printed on them. And who isn't noticing…

4 years ago

Got Debt? Do Something About It!

Doing something about consumer debt is good for your finances — and just about every other area of your life.…

4 years ago

The High Cost of Sitting Down

Wellness. Health care. Both are on everyone's mind these days, and for good reason. Between the soaring cost of health…

4 years ago

Homemade Stainless Steel Cleaner

Fed up with all the greasy smudges and fingerprints on your stainless steel appliances but also tired of spending $10…

4 years ago

Why You May or May Not Need an Air Fryer

Air fryers are sweeping the nation. But what is an air fryer? How does it work? And, most importantly, do…

4 years ago

Proven Strategies to Cut the Cost of Christmas

Can you feel the tug? It's the strong pull of the culture that works hard to get the best of…

4 years ago

How to Store Bread to Keep It Fresher Longer

Bread has a certain shelf life, beyond which it can go stale, become moldy and, in a short time, inedible.…

4 years ago

Easy Ways to Cut the Cost to Heat Your Home This Winter

By now, it's no secret that home heating costs in the U.S. are expected to skyrocket this winter. While there's…

4 years ago

Homemade Stain Remover for Laundry and Carpet

I'm excited to teach you how to make a fabulous, if not magical, homemade stain remover. This stain remover recipe…

4 years ago

What Every Kid Needs to Know About Greed and Thankfulness

If there is one thing that will ruin your kids' lives, it's greed. Teach them while they're young how to…

4 years ago

One Big, Fat, Wadded-Up Mess and How to Fix It

If I've heard from one reader, I've heard from one thousand — all with the same problem: wadded-up sheets. I…

4 years ago

Deck the Halls (and Walls) With Fresh Cranberries for a Stunning Result

Fresh cranberries are available in supermarkets and grocery stores from October through December — a very short season! Stock up…

4 years ago