Mary Hunt

How to Stop Making Bad Decisions

I saw the funniest sign, but it wasn't funny for long because I started to think about it. Suddenly, the…

6 months ago

Meal Prep for People Who Hate Meal Prep

Some people love meal prep. They plan every meal, color-code containers, and smile as they portion out grilled chicken and…

6 months ago

8 Little Words That Can Change Your Life

You hear it all the time, but do you know what it means to live below your means? Have you…

7 months ago

Giving Is Good for You!

Fundraisers and requests from charities used to bother me. So did the collection plate at church. I felt guilty because…

7 months ago

14 Ways to Use Coffee Filters That Don’t Involve Coffee

It was a dumb mistake. I grabbed the biggest package of coffee filters — a pack of 1,000 — only…

7 months ago

How to Get Washed Salad Greens Perfectly Without a Spinner

I was way off base when I guessed "egg-gathering basket." Leslie Hindman, host of the TV show "Appraisal Fair," held…

7 months ago

Financial Planners 101

Over the years, I've noticed a growing trend in my mailbox: readers in search of financial planners or advisers —…

7 months ago

Are Expensive Appliances Worth It? Not Always — Here’s When They Are

You're standing in the appliance aisle at your favorite home store, staring down two dishwashers. One is modestly priced at…

7 months ago

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…

7 months 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…

7 months ago

How to Clean and Care for Wood Floors to Keep Them Looking Beautiful

Of all the choices in home flooring, wood stands out for many as the most beautiful. Wood is durable, coordinates…

7 months ago

How to Buy Unlocked Phones, and Why You Should Definitely Consider This

There was a time when getting a new cellphone felt like signing a mortgage — except with worse terms. You'd…

7 months 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…

7 months 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.…

7 months 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…

7 months ago