Whatever summer adventures you have planned -- to the beach, pool, campground or even your own backyard -- these cool summer tips, tricks, hacks and DIYs will bring a smile to your face and, perhaps, ...

Mary Hunt deserves to be called one of this country's champion cheapskates. By sweating every penny she spent, Hunt was able to pay down $100,000 in consumer debt without filing for bankruptcy. As a ...

Hiring a professional painter is like hiring a magician. One day your walls are dingy, the next they’re flawless. The only trick? The bill. A single room can set you back $400-$600. Multiply that by a ...

You think shopping is what you do when you buy things. That's true, but it's more than that. Shopping is a competition with you on one side and retailers on the other. And whenever the store gets more ...

Surprise! Instead of sharing tips you’ve sent to me, I’ve decided to hog the entire column to share some of my own. Several of these are oldies but goodies, while some I have discovered recently. I do ...

Dear Mary: Preparing fresh corn on the cob is quick and easy in an Instant Pot. Pour 1 cup cold water in the pressure cooker. Set the trivet in place, and then place 4 ears of shucked and cleaned ...

Whether it's expensive meals out, pet hair in the car or mailing packages safely, my readers are always anxious to share their best tips, tricks and ideas for ways to save time and money. I put a ...