Heather Solos Last week’s project was a two-parter. Which, by the way, that smudge hunt was pretty satisfying, wasn’t it? Especially if you have kids of any age living at home. It’s kind of impressive how much just getting rid of that stuff we don’t typically notice can brighten up a room. It might not be as … Read more
Hello,I know someone who picks up their dog’s poop using kitchen utensils. They think it’s okay because they bleached the utensils and or wash them in the dishwasher. They also use these utensils to prepare their own food.I do not agree! Please advise!!!Signed,Horrified in Horseshoe Bay Dear Horrified, There’s some stuff to unpack here, and I’m … Read more
Over the last ten weeks, we’ve tackled the majority of the public areas of your home and last week, your digital life may have endured a deep clean, too. This week isn’t exactly an off week, but it IS a lighter one, as it serves a purpose. You’re going to use a little more mental … Read more
Hi! I want to clean up my baseball cap without ruining the fabric or construction of the cap (the bill). Thanks,Sweaty in Sweetwater Hey there, I wasn’t expecting the level of research that it would take to answer this question. There are so many variables when it comes to baseball cap construction. Not only do you have … Read more
Today we’re going to take a dive into your digital life to see what needs cleaning up. First, though, take a look at your home workstation. Does that need a quick clean-up? Take the coffee mugs to the dishwasher and the soda cans to the trash. Get rid of the out-of-date notes and go ahead … Read more
Welcome to week eight of the Home-Ec 101 Deep Clean. This series is a way to refresh your home in manageable steps without any daylong cleaning marathons that ruin your day off. Today we are tackling your refrigerator(s) and freezer(s). Some of us suburbanites are lucky enough to have either a garage or basement fridge … Read more
This week we’re going to start at the front door and not only that, we’re going to take it a little bit further and include your front porch or stoop if you have one. (If it’s pouring down rain, wait until it’s a bit drier for the outside bit). If you have an outdoor broom, … Read more
You’ll notice this week isn’t necessarily a whole room. Homes vary a lot. Some small apartments may have just a nook in the kitchen. Open floor plans may have a corner in a wide space. You get the idea. The goal today is to take control of that space and make it shine. By now … Read more
Whether you call it the living room, family room, great room or den, that’s the room getting cleaned today. The layout of homes has changed a lot over the years. All it takes is watching any home renovation show to hear plans of ripping out all the walls to open the space up. Now, after … Read more
Welcome to Week Four of the 14 Week Home-Ec 101 Spring Clean/Deep Clean. (Of course if you’re just here for ideas on how to clean your bedroom, you are always welcome.) Make Room to Work A clean bedroom can help start your day with a sense of peace and control, so if you didn’t clear … Read more