Heather Solos After 2013 some people might find it surprising that my taste in podcasts can run quite dark, but it is what it is. I’ve listened to My Favorite Murder for a few years now. If you can’t stand salty language, please give it a hard pass and remember, to each their own, no judgment. One …
Heather says, Dear Home-Ec 101, How does hand sanitizer or rubbing alcohol kill COVID-19 and if they do such a good job, why do we need to spend so long washing our hands all the time? It’s been eight months of this coronavirus nonsense, my hands are raw, I’m tired of this. I just want …
Do you need to use hot water to kill germs in the laundry? What about COVID? I work with kids, so I’m around germs all day. I do all the standard stuff. I wear a mask and wash my hands frequently. I also change as soon as I get home, but what about my clothes? …
Dear Home-Ec 101, How do you get out set-in stains, especially in clothes?They have been there a while. I don’t want to have to throw these tops out. Signed,Teresa the Terse in Terra Haute Heather says, I wish I were more comfortable on camera. Sometimes long answers, like those about set-in stains, are better heard than …
Did you know there is a fascinating reason the underarms of your shirts may be turning blue or black, and it isn’t your deodorant?!
I was minding my own business at work yesterday when a dear friend texted me a link to a tweet, with the comment, “This kid needs Home-Ec 101.com.” My 20 year old cousin got his own apartment and it's going pretty well pic.twitter.com/SaPSogpo0r — Henpecked Hal (@HenpeckedHal) October 8, 2020 I started laughing. I want …
As I write this, many people are under shelter in place orders. While we are allowed to go to work for an essential job, to exercise (walk the dog), to go to the doctor/pharmacy, or to the store, our primary role in this pandemic is to stay home. Yes, it sucks. It could be so …
2020 Update: This post on stocking the emergency pantry was written in July of 2010. Ten years have passed and it’s more relevant than ever. I want to emphasize that I am not saying hoard all of the toilet paper. As you make your trips to the grocery store just set a little aside each …
Dear Home-Ec 101,I saw your email reply to someone asking why they were getting grease-like stains on their clothing after washing them. Your reply said it was from a liquid fabric softener. The problem is I don’t use fabric softener, and I get these grease like spots on my clothing quite regularly. I cannot tell …
Today’s letter comes from Oilslick in Olympia, and we are diving into pillowcases and oily skin. Pillowcases and oily skin Dear Oilslick in Olympia: We have a few ideas, but ultimately the decision is up to you and your situation. You can try these options individually or a couple at a time. Option 1: Change …