If you’re overwhelmed by the process of cleaning your home, quit worrying about finding the best option. Stop trying to learn everything and start doing something. We all know that in a perfect world we’d make our own ecologically sound cleaners—not all homemade cleaners are, you know—always reach for a rag to clean, and never …
Dear Home-Ec 101, My dog had a runny tummy and couldn’t make it outside during the night. Unfortunately, I overlooked the accident until it had hardened. How can I clean it up without damaging the floor (it’s a rental place, the floor looks like wood but isn’t – I don’t think its linoleum). Thank you,Desiccated …
Only $3.99 20 main course recipes that are in constant rotation here at the Home-Ec101.com headquarters. With one night of leftovers and one night set aside for something easy or take out, this will take you through a month. These meals feed our family regularly and are written for the beginner cook.
Dear Home-Ec 101, I put my pasta in a new container to store in my pantry and still found moths. What did I do wrong and how can I prevent pantry moths in the first place? Sincerely, Bugged in Buckhead Heather says Unfortunately, pantry moths are a part of life. We can take a lot …
Last week’s challenge was to find three containers. One to hold items to put away, one for items to recycle or throw away, and one for donations. These containers will make each week’s challenges more manageable. Did you do it? If not, don’t worry. It’s not a reason to skip this week’s challenge. You can …
Heather says: I overthink gifts. I want the recipient to not only be excited to get the gift but I need to know that this gift will actually get used. I know I feel guilty when I receive a gift and never use it. I worry about making other people feel guilty. (Yes, I am …
Heather says: The new year will be here before long, and in the Lowcountry, that means it’s time to cook up some greens. Collards are a traditional New Year’s dish eaten to bring wealth in the coming year. Their peak season is from January to April, and they are packed with calcium, iron, and vitamins …
Hello. My name is [redacted]. I need some people, maybe 2 or 3 to help me wash my walls before we paint them and I’m wondering where I could look for someone who needs a bit of cash. The walls are dirty and need cleaning. I got some good ideas of what to wash them …
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 …
The effort involved in this one can vary wildly. If you are an online reader, you may not have much tidying to do at all. If you have been grabbing books for many years, you may want to set this as a timer challenge over a few weeks. The Friends of the Library is a …