Mary Hunt

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, "Ask Mary." Tips can be submitted at tips.everydaycheapskate.com/ . This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book "Debt-Proof Living."

Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 28, 2026
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Easy Ways to Cut the High Cost of Pet Care
If the cost to keep your pets fed, healthy, cared for, and looking good has gotten so high, you’re the…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 27, 2026
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Spring Yard Fixes That Don’t Require a Store Run
Every spring the same thing happens. The sun comes out, the grass wakes up, and suddenly the yard starts whispering…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 22, 2026
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7 Ways to Keep Brown Sugar Soft
How maddening to reach for the brown sugar, expecting it to be soft and fluffy, only to find a rock-hard…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 21, 2026
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A Valuable Money Lesson for the Kids
Don’t assume your kids are going to learn in school how to manage money well. There is a growing recognition…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 20, 2026
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What I Learned After Timing My Own Housework
One afternoon not long ago, I decided to conduct a little experiment. Nothing scientific. No clipboard required. Just a kitchen…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 16, 2026
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Physical and Emotional Clutter
Not long ago, a Realtor dropped off the flier announcing plans for the annual neighborhood garage sale. “Join us to…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 15, 2026
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The 10-Year Bar of Soap, Plus More Great Reader Tips
In the cupboard right above my washing machine, there’s a bar of Fels-Naptha laundry soap standing in a coffee mug.…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 14, 2026
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The Value of Trivial Pursuits
For decades, I’ve been collecting and disseminating timesaving and money-saving tips. Readers email them to me, comment with them on…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 13, 2026
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DIY Laundry Helpers That Beat Store-Bought Add-Ins
Walk down the laundry aisle at any grocery store or supermarket and you might think washing clothes requires an entire…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 9, 2026
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Ask Me Anything: Secured Cards, Nail Polish Stains and More
Every day, it seems, my virtual mailbag fills up with mail from my dear readers. Many messages include questions about…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 8, 2026
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How to Painlessly Declutter and Organize Your Home in 10 Minutes
If you think organizing your home or getting your personal affairs in order requires a lot of time, you might…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 7, 2026
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5 Rules to Build Wealth
At the tender age of 11, I made a solemn vow that when I grew up I was going to…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 6, 2026
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The One Cleaning Tool I Buy at the Dollar Store
There are plenty of things I won’t buy at the dollar store. If it has a plug or a moving…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 2, 2026
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The Pain and Pleasure Principle
I don’t care much for pain. In fact, I’ll do almost anything to avoid it. I also know that pain…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntMarch 31, 2026
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Make It Yourself: Copper Cleaner, Aluminum Cleaner and Dishwasher Detergent
There are so many good reasons to make your own household cleaners. It’s cheaper, healthier and greener, too. The homemade…
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