How to Solve the Soaking Problem with a Front Load Washer
How to use a product like Smelly Washer with a front loading washer that drains instead of soaking.
I Am Overwhelmed.
Dear Home Ec 101, I have a condition called schizoaffective disorder (schizophrenia and bipolar). My life and my house are a mess. I don’t even know where to start. Is there a step-by-step online course I can take or anything like that? Any information would greatly be appreciated. Thank you. Anonymous Heather says: Before I …
Inside The Car | Weekly Organizational Challenge #26
Heather says: Can you believe we’re halfway through the year? Last week we organized the outdoor toys and made sure we had everything needed for outdoor fun. This week it’s time to clean out inside the car. If you don’t have a vehicle, revisit a challenge you may have missed from earlier in the year. If …
Organizational Sunday Week #25 – Outdoor Toys
Heather says: In most of the country, school is out or soon will be out for the summer. Unlike January where everyone is adding layers, mittens, and coats, now we’re applying sunscreen and bug spray. Today’s mission: Find a place for all of your: “We’re heading into the great outdoors” necessities. Your kids think the …
Under the Bed | Organizational Challenge Week #29
Today’s challenge is very straightforward. You are going to pull things out from under your bed and remove what you no longer want. The challenge is putting back only what makes sense to keep under the bed. If your bed is a challenge, please set a time limit for yourself and stick to it. The …
Can We Talk?
Heather says You may find this funny; it’s been a few weeks, and I’m still somewhere between puzzled and amused. There was recently a request, from an individual, for this site to test multiple smooth stovetops and rate them by manufacturer and glass type. I am hoping that this person just doesn’t realize that: a) …
Organize Dresser | Organizational Sunday Challenge Week #6
This week will feel like we have stepped away from the clothes and laundry theme but hang in there. We’ve just broken what can be one of the more challenging organizational hotspots into two challenges. This week we are going for the visual win and organizing the top of the dresser. As with most horizontal …
Lemon Shake-Up Recipe — A Refreshing Summer Drink
Bobbie says: Ah, summer. The scorching heat, the overwhelming humidity. Fun times. Well, when life hands you lemons, shake things up a bit and make Lemon Shake-Ups. Depending where you live, you may have had these treats at a local fair or carnival. For the uninitiated, a Lemon Shake-Up is basically a freshly made, individual lemonade. …
How To Sharpen A Kitchen Knife
Without any more procrastination or delay here is the Home-Ec101.com Knife Sharpening Tutorial. I talk about knife skills and the importance and safety of having sharp knives, but how do you get and keep your knives sharp? First, let’s start off with a little anatomy of a knife. This is my favorite knife, it’s a …
Organize The Nightstand | Organizational Challenge Week #28
We’ve spent the last few —figurative, I hope— weeks in the bathroom. This week, we will begin organizing the bedroom. If you have older kids, you may wish to tell them to get started on their own rooms. If you have young children, you’ll want to lend a hand to ensure the mess doesn’t just …