Heather says: The questions answered here at Home Ec 101 come from a variety of sources: Twitter Facebook IRL friends email to helpme@home-ec101.com my weirdo imagination I know the past couple of years have been a little different around here. I’m glad the bulk of you stuck around through it. I thought I had it …
Dear Home Ec 101, I was putting a puzzle together with one of my kids the other day and noticed that some tiny little bugs were moving around while looking for a corner piece. I didn’t freak out. I want to know what they are and if there is a way I can get rid …
Heather says We spend a lot of time on here talking about cleaning things. Today those things will include you. A few years ago I mentioned the Voluntary Ban on Phosphorous in Automatic Dishwasher Detergent. While I don’t think this particular bill that will ban the use of microbeads in personal care products by 2018 …
Dear Home-Ec 101, I came across your site from checking your book out on Amazon. I love how you give every day a certain task or chore or area to clean. I did not grow up in a home where I had regular chores. Both my parents worked so daily cleaning and upkeep was mostly …
Dear Home-Ec 101,Okay so the long hair isn’t exactly clogging the vacuum, but it’s all over the brush thingy and doesn’t work as well. What can I do to stop this from happening? it’s a pain in the butt. I love my long hair, but I also want my vacuum to work.Signed,Lovin’ my Locks I …
Dear Home-Ec 101, My youngest decided to get a popsicle from my deep freezer and didn’t bother to make sure the door was closed. I know not to eat the meat products since I am not sure if they thawed and refroze, but what about the veggies? Must I throw out the ten tons of …
Dear Home Ec 101, How often should you vacuum? I want to know to settle a debate, and I will have to vacuum my friend’s place if I’m wrong. And can you tell us WHY I’m right? Sincerely, I May Be OCD, but at Least my Carpet Tracks are Straight Heather says: Friendly wagers on …
Heather says: Get ready to grill. Today we’re using foil packets to to turn a pile of vegetables into a fantastic summer side dish. Actually if you look at the portions, the grilled vegetables were the main feature. I would like, at least while we’re rolling in produce, for you to consider treating vegetables as …
Dear Home-Ec 101, My Mom, love her, former home ec teacher, but not strong as a housekeeper…recently I was at her house and as always the sink was full of dirty dishes. Just dishes, no water. So, I wanted to fill it with hot soapy water and the dishes, to have them soak a bit. …
Heather says: The official start to Hurricane Season was yesterday, June 1, 2014. Last year, I had so much happen that I feel very lucky not to have had any hurricanes even pose a threat. This year, I’m taking stock and getting ready, not because I expect a hurricane but because emergency preparedness is an …