Four Ways To Cut Mortgate Interest
If you’re like most people, you want to pay off your mortgage as quickly as possible. So a key mortgage strategy should be to find all of the ways you …
Coming Clean!
By Lavonne Kroeker, PHEc Oh, I want to clean – spring brings those well-intentioned thoughts to my mind. Growing up, my mom set the example with her list in the …
Home Economics in Manitoba – Radio Interview
On January 14, Bowes Knows of CJOB interviewed that Current President of MAHE, Debora Durnin-Richards, and Past President, Getty Stewart about the field of Home Economics/Human Ecology in Manitoba. Please …
Manitoba Home Economists Launch New Consumer Blog
The Manitoba Association of Home Economists (MAHE) is reaching out to families everywhere. Their new blog, Homefamily.net is a consumer focused blog written by Professional Home Economists to provide tips, …
Light Bulb Energy Efficiency
The standard incandescent light bulb has been lighting up our kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms for years. But they aren’t energy-efficient. Only five percent to 8 percent of the energy they …
What is a “Home Economist”?
Home economists are university graduates. Depending on the university the program of study may be called Home Economics, Human Ecology, Family Studies, Nutrition and Food Sciences or Consumer Studies. In …
Removing White Film from Glasses
Question: I’ve noticed my glasses have come out of the dishwasher lately with a foggy white film on them. Is there anything I can do to remove this and prevent it …
Tips on Hanging Pictures
People have a tendency to hang pictures too high on the wall. They should be hung at eye level, which will vary, depending on whether people in the room usually …
How to Remove Water Stains From Wood Furniture
Unfortunately plant pots, vases or spills through a table cloth do leave stains on furniture. Because of the variety of woods and wood finishes, what might work for one stain …
Kitchen Design Basics
Learning a few basic kitchen design concepts can help create a more efficient work place whether you are renovating, building a home, or simply reorganizing your cabinets. Think in terms …