Dear Home-Ec 101, I recently officially moved out of my parents house. I was living in a condo while at school, but got a house with my fiance, and have been moving a lot of my old stuff from their house into our new home. While I was away at college though, my sister’s cats …
Dear Home Ec 101, Can you tell me how to clean throw pillows? A friend made me a pillow cover for a throw pillow on my couch, but she sewed it shut over the pillow, so there is no way to remove the pillow to wash it. Are there any options as far as cleaning the …
Dear Home-Ec 101, What is your recommendation for having carpet professionally steam cleaned (whether to do so, and, if so, how frequently)? In other words, can you tell me how to clean my carpet? Signed, Dingy in Dillon Heather says: The basics of carpet cleaning are pretty standard. However, it is important to adhere to your …
Dear Home-Ec 101, Target has a gift card promotion this week with the Dysons. I’ve been thinking about purchasing one but the only thing holding me back is the fact that my house isn’t covered in carpet except for the basement which isn’t a very large space. Can anyone recommend a vacuum cleaner that would …
Heather says: So I’ve been caught. I gave conflicting advice. I’m sorry. *gasp* goes the readership In one post I suggest using Bar Keepers Friend on acrylic surfaces and in a more recent post I suggest only following your manufacturer’s advice at the risk of etching / scratching an acrylic surface. So which is it, …
Heather says: Here we go, it’s the final installment of Quick Tips from Q-Tips® . You’re excited, I can see it in the way your eyes shine. . . And hey, I’ve come a long way over the past year with talking on camera. Maybe I’ll eventually get around to making it a regular thing. Heck, …
Learn how to know if the dirt in your acrylic shower pan is permanent.
Heather says: I should probably give all readers a clear warning before continuing: I am a stressed out, hot mess of a person right now. This afternoon at 1 pm PST, I’m going on an internet show to pitch my startup SpinPicks. I am nervous as can be. The kids’ football season is in the …
Heather says: I’m a terrible procrastinator. Heck, I’ve even put off writing this post for *blush* weeks. We have a saying in the restaurant industry, front of house at least, that has a broad application in life: Full hands in, full hands out. You look at that and say, Duh, Heather, that’s obvious. Of course, …
