Mary Hunt

Drowning in Scraps of Fabric

Longtime readers of this column may remember the reader who wanted to know where she could donate her fabric scraps.…

5 months ago

12 Ways to Simplify Your Life

Would you be willing to accept a reduction in pay if you could work fewer hours to spend more time…

5 months ago

What To Do If You Don’t Have Enough Money to Pay All of Your Bills

It might be the rising cost of groceries, or perhaps you've lost your job or have already been living paycheck-to-paycheck…

5 months ago

10 Houseplants That Can Improve Your Quality of Life

I used to think houseplants were nothing more than expensive dust collectors. Then I bought a pothos, neglected it shamelessly…

5 months ago

How to Help Someone You Love Build a Good Credit Score

Dear Mary: I've heard that adding someone to your credit card will help that person establish a credit history, even…

5 months ago

Surprising Ways to Use Cornstarch to Save Time and Money

Cornstarch is a low-cost, readily available, humble miracle found in the baking aisle of just about every supermarket and grocery…

5 months ago

Clean Up the Cloudy Headlight Covers

Well, you've done it again! You clever readers have come up with another batch of fabulous ways that you save…

5 months ago

Common Household Sources of Microplastics Plus Easy Swaps

Dust bunnies don't just multiply under your couch — they're hoarding plastic. Scientists have discovered that everyday items we use,…

5 months ago

Like It or Not, You Need a Good Credit Score

In my perfect world, there would be no credit scores. And while I do not believe that credit is necessarily…

5 months ago

Like Finding Money You Didn’t Know You Had

You know the feeling when you reach into the pocket of a coat or pants you haven't worn for a…

5 months ago

Show The Ants Who’s Boss

I don't know about you, but when I learn some new and amazing household tip that promises to save me…

5 months ago

You Really Need a Good Night’s Sleep

What would you pay for a good night's rest? A soccer club in England once spent nearly $200,000 on custom…

5 months ago

Money Leaks That May Be Draining Your Wallet Dry

What would it feel like to check your bank balance and find a pile of money you didn't know you…

5 months ago

How to Remove Ink Stains From Leather

A new leather sofa or leather handbag — so beautiful. Or perhaps it's the car you've had for a long…

5 months ago

Once You Use This DIY Glass and Mirror Cleaner, You Will Never Look Back

I love simple DIY household cleaners, not only because they're so much cheaper than their commercial cousins but because they…

5 months ago