A practical and attractive handbook with more than 850 essential life
skills to get anything done faster and easier
The editors and scientists at Good Housekeeping and its lab, the Good
Housekeeping Institute, share genius solutions and trusted, expert
advice in this how-to guide to making life simpler. With chapters on the
kitchen, organizing and cleaning, decorating, home maintenance, outdoor
living, and entertaining and celebrating, this go-to resource offers
step-by-step illustrated instructions, inspiring photos and sometimes
surprising but always practical guidance to get things done. Plus,
you'll save time and money and even have fun along the way.
The 850+ skills include how to
Store and make your own spice mixes
Clean your house in 15 minutes
Seal a drafty window
Remove water rings from your tables
Perk up a grocery-store bouquet
Sew a button
Plant an outdoor herb garden (and keep herbs fresh after they are
picked!)
Make the perfect boiled egg
Uncork champagne
Cure a hangover and so much more!
QR codes throughout the pages offer additional lessons and video
instruction. Whatever home means to you, this book is brimming with
invaluable know-how to keep your home in tip-top shape and to help you
inject more fun and flair into your every day.
