Method: Clean Like a Mother #CleanHappy

Heather says: Last month I told you about my trip to the Method Headquarters in San Francisco, CA. You remember that, right?   How could you forget? Below is the first video starring Noah (the guy on the right), who is amazingly awesome and a fun guy to be around. I personally hope he becomes …

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Flat Top Stoves and Melted Plastic

Dear Home Ec 101, I was making grilled cheese sandwiches. I lifted the skillet to slide a sandwich onto the plate, and it got too close to the bread. And to the bread’s plastic bag. Of course I didn’t notice that until I tried to lift the skillet again and found that it was a …

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Q-Tips for Touch Up Painting

Heather says: As many of you know I’ve been working with Q-Tips for the past few months to remind readers that Q-Tips are good for ever so much more than just your health and beauty needs. (For what it’s worth, I’ve found they are great for when my daughter destroys the tube of topcoat to the …

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What Kind of Chicken Should I Buy?

Heather says: There is an older post (and yes, I need to retake the pictures) on How to Roast a Chicken here on Home-Ec 101. Over the weekend, a commenter asked, “What kind of chicken should I buy?” To be very clear, we’re talking about different kinds of chicken for cooking, not other types of …

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PSA: Is Your Can Opener Clean?

 Bran says: This is a public service announcement from Home Ec 101. Let me ask you a quick question: When was the last time you washed your can opener?* Please allow me to introduce myself. I’m the dude who, when cooking in your kitchen, scrubs the can opener before I use it. And nearly every …

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How to Get Rid of Blue Jean Stains from Leather Seats

This question came from the Home-Ec 101 Facebook Fanpage (you’re a fan, right?) How do I remove the stains from my blue jeans from my car’s white leather seats? What you’re dealing with is known as dye transfer, It’s a very common problem, and it’s very important not to leap on the first home remedy …

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Method Clean Happy

Heather says: Earlier this morning I mentioned that I had a chance to visit San Francisco and the Method brand’s headquarters. I mentioned that I had never fallen in love with a company before, but it’s not really the company I fell in love with, it’s really the people who are the company. When you …

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