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For more than 100 years, the professionals at the Good Housekeeping Institute have helped readers keep their homes in top shape. This complete guide offers the Institute's expert advice everything homeowners need to know, from cleaning a floor to fixing a leaky gutter.
The professionals at the Good Housekeeping Institute present practical, easy-to-understand, and simple-to-implement advice on every aspect of maintaining and managing a home. The Institute's directors have researched and tested all the time, money, and energy-saving tricks in the book, from choosing a vacuum to removing wallpaper, from getting rid of stains to keeping your family safe, and much more. Throughout, homeowners will find vital hints and tips, color-coded by category for quick reference, plus checklists, charts, and step-by-step illustrations ranging from the anatomy of a door lock to maintaining a beautiful lawn. A Selection of the Bookspan Book Club.
The professionals at the Good Housekeeping Institute present practical, easy-to-understand, and simple-to-implement advice on every aspect of maintaining and managing a home. The Institute's directors have researched and tested all the time, money, and energy-saving tricks in the book, from choosing a vacuum to removing wallpaper, from getting rid of stains to keeping your family safe, and much more. Throughout, homeowners will find vital hints and tips, color-coded by category for quick reference, plus checklists, charts, and step-by-step illustrations ranging from the anatomy of a door lock to maintaining a beautiful lawn. A Selection of the Bookspan Book Club.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As someone who has recently flown the nest and is now living away from my parents I am practicly a household virgin.
I had no idea or routine to my household cleaning and decided to get a book to help organise my house and make it show home worthy.
This book seemed very complete so I decided to buy it.
Well let me tell you, there is NOTHING this book does not cover it's huge! From everything from getting out tough stains to sorting out your holiday insurance and even eating healthily! It also has a daily, weekly and occaisonal routine (which was the only thing I wanted but I got a lot more!)
Everything is divided up into neat sections and there's an in depth glossary at the back.
The negative points of this book is it is American, so some things suggested you can't buy over here and the language is different.
The main & sub sections are:
Cleaning - Basic Cleaning Equipment, Furniture, Floors, Windows and Doors, Walls and Ceilings, The Kitche, The Bathroom, The Nursery and Children's Rooms, Porches Decks and Patios, Garages and Basements
Laundry & Clothes Care - Laundry Products, Doing the Wash, Ironing, Dry-Cleaning, Sewing, Leather and Fur, Jewelry Care, Packing a Suitcase, Clothes Storage
Food & the Kitchen - Eating Well, Smart Shopping, Cooking, Keeping Food Fresh, Equipment, Tableware, Entertaining
Decorating - Doing it Yourself, Painting, Wall Coverings, Window Treatments, Floors, Furniture, Wall Decorations, The Kitchen, The Bathroom
Storage & Home Office Solutions - Storage Stratergies, Home Office Help
Maintenance & Repairs - The Home Workshop, Mending China and Glass, Restoring Wood Furniture, Wall and Ceiling Repairs, How to Hang Anything, Doors, Windows and Screens, Floors, Heating Systems, Cooling Systems, Weatherproofing, Plumbing, Electricity, Roof Repairs, Gutters, The Yard, Decks and Porches, Patios and Driveways, Siding, Brick and Stucco, Fences and Gates
Home Finances - Managing Your Money Efficiently, Getting Credit, How Long Should you Keep Your Finacial Records?, Fraud and Identity Theft
Safety - Safety Basics, Childproofing Your Home, Safety for the Elderly, The Safe Yard, Emergencies in the Home, Indoor Pollutants, Home Security, Preparing for Disaster, Holiday Safety
Car Care - Preventive Maintenance, Tires, Accessory Drive Belts, Hoses, Visibility, Better Gas Mileage, Tune-Ups, Buy or Lease?, Used Cars, Defensive Driving, Slippery Conditions, Cell Phone Safety, Accidents, Breaking Down, Common Problems, Keeping Up Apperances
I had no idea or routine to my household cleaning and decided to get a book to help organise my house and make it show home worthy.
This book seemed very complete so I decided to buy it.
Well let me tell you, there is NOTHING this book does not cover it's huge! From everything from getting out tough stains to sorting out your holiday insurance and even eating healthily! It also has a daily, weekly and occaisonal routine (which was the only thing I wanted but I got a lot more!)
Everything is divided up into neat sections and there's an in depth glossary at the back.
The negative points of this book is it is American, so some things suggested you can't buy over here and the language is different.
The main & sub sections are:
Cleaning - Basic Cleaning Equipment, Furniture, Floors, Windows and Doors, Walls and Ceilings, The Kitche, The Bathroom, The Nursery and Children's Rooms, Porches Decks and Patios, Garages and Basements
Laundry & Clothes Care - Laundry Products, Doing the Wash, Ironing, Dry-Cleaning, Sewing, Leather and Fur, Jewelry Care, Packing a Suitcase, Clothes Storage
Food & the Kitchen - Eating Well, Smart Shopping, Cooking, Keeping Food Fresh, Equipment, Tableware, Entertaining
Decorating - Doing it Yourself, Painting, Wall Coverings, Window Treatments, Floors, Furniture, Wall Decorations, The Kitchen, The Bathroom
Storage & Home Office Solutions - Storage Stratergies, Home Office Help
Maintenance & Repairs - The Home Workshop, Mending China and Glass, Restoring Wood Furniture, Wall and Ceiling Repairs, How to Hang Anything, Doors, Windows and Screens, Floors, Heating Systems, Cooling Systems, Weatherproofing, Plumbing, Electricity, Roof Repairs, Gutters, The Yard, Decks and Porches, Patios and Driveways, Siding, Brick and Stucco, Fences and Gates
Home Finances - Managing Your Money Efficiently, Getting Credit, How Long Should you Keep Your Finacial Records?, Fraud and Identity Theft
Safety - Safety Basics, Childproofing Your Home, Safety for the Elderly, The Safe Yard, Emergencies in the Home, Indoor Pollutants, Home Security, Preparing for Disaster, Holiday Safety
Car Care - Preventive Maintenance, Tires, Accessory Drive Belts, Hoses, Visibility, Better Gas Mileage, Tune-Ups, Buy or Lease?, Used Cars, Defensive Driving, Slippery Conditions, Cell Phone Safety, Accidents, Breaking Down, Common Problems, Keeping Up Apperances
22 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
From the Publisher
The professionals at the Good Housekeeping Institute present practical, easy-to-understand, and simple-to-implement advice on every aspect of maintaining and managing a home. The Institute's directors have researched and tested all the time, money, and energy-saving tricks in the book, from choosing a vacuum to removing wallpaper, from getting rid of stains to keeping your family safe, and much more. Throughout, homeowners will find vital hints and tips, color-coded by category for quick reference, plus checklists, charts, and step-by-step illustrations ranging from the anatomy of a door lock to maintaining a beautiful lawn.
From The Critics
Publishers Weekly
This extensive, phenomenally organized volume lives up to its title: with this household handbook, there's no need for another. The book even manages to make such dry subjects as loading a dishwasher and installing lock sets reader-friendly and reasonably interesting. The chapters-beginning with cleaning and going through laundry and clothes care, food and the kitchen, decorating, storage and home office solutions, maintenance and repairs, home finances, and safety-are logically subdivided to help readers find topics quickly. They feature frequent boxes containing helpful suggestions ("keep a sponge mop just for rinsing floors; it is almost impossible to get all the cleaning solution out of a mop"), time savers ("paint large areas more quickly with the help of a power roller"), dollar stretchers, safety tips and advice on how to shop for specific items. Diagrams, checklists and focused sidebars (such as how to hang pictures, in the home decorating chapter) round out the detailed coverage. Neat freaks will pore over this work as if it were a suspense novel; the rest of the population will be glad to take its easy-to-follow advice as needed. (Apr.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
Library Journal
As expected, the Good Housekeeping Institute-perhaps the most trusted authority on outfitting and running a household-provides a cogent, practical reference on just that. Like typical household manuals, it includes chapters on cleaning, clothing care, food, decorating, storage, repairs, finances, and safety. There is much information on choosing things that are durable and easy to care for so that a home can be pleasant and gracious instead of high-maintenance. Similar in tone and style to Better Homes and Gardens Making a Home, this volume includes sections on sewing basics and addresses new challenges like identity theft. Although not as detailed as Cheryl Mendelson's Home Comforts: The Art & Science of Keeping House, this book has a design and visual appeal that make it more browsable and less intimidating. Color-coded sidebars provide comments on safety, environmental issues, and dollar stretchers, as well as tips on when to call professionals. Uncluttered, detailed drawings are used to show the anatomy of various household systems, illustrate repair techniques, or suggest decorating options. Highly recommended for all public libraries.-
The professionals at the Good Housekeeping Institute present practical, easy-to-understand, and simple-to-implement advice on every aspect of maintaining and managing a home. The Institute's directors have researched and tested all the time, money, and energy-saving tricks in the book, from choosing a vacuum to removing wallpaper, from getting rid of stains to keeping your family safe, and much more. Throughout, homeowners will find vital hints and tips, color-coded by category for quick reference, plus checklists, charts, and step-by-step illustrations ranging from the anatomy of a door lock to maintaining a beautiful lawn.
From The Critics
Publishers Weekly
This extensive, phenomenally organized volume lives up to its title: with this household handbook, there's no need for another. The book even manages to make such dry subjects as loading a dishwasher and installing lock sets reader-friendly and reasonably interesting. The chapters-beginning with cleaning and going through laundry and clothes care, food and the kitchen, decorating, storage and home office solutions, maintenance and repairs, home finances, and safety-are logically subdivided to help readers find topics quickly. They feature frequent boxes containing helpful suggestions ("keep a sponge mop just for rinsing floors; it is almost impossible to get all the cleaning solution out of a mop"), time savers ("paint large areas more quickly with the help of a power roller"), dollar stretchers, safety tips and advice on how to shop for specific items. Diagrams, checklists and focused sidebars (such as how to hang pictures, in the home decorating chapter) round out the detailed coverage. Neat freaks will pore over this work as if it were a suspense novel; the rest of the population will be glad to take its easy-to-follow advice as needed. (Apr.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
Library Journal
As expected, the Good Housekeeping Institute-perhaps the most trusted authority on outfitting and running a household-provides a cogent, practical reference on just that. Like typical household manuals, it includes chapters on cleaning, clothing care, food, decorating, storage, repairs, finances, and safety. There is much information on choosing things that are durable and easy to care for so that a home can be pleasant and gracious instead of high-maintenance. Similar in tone and style to Better Homes and Gardens Making a Home, this volume includes sections on sewing basics and addresses new challenges like identity theft. Although not as detailed as Cheryl Mendelson's Home Comforts: The Art & Science of Keeping House, this book has a design and visual appeal that make it more browsable and less intimidating. Color-coded sidebars provide comments on safety, environmental issues, and dollar stretchers, as well as tips on when to call professionals. Uncluttered, detailed drawings are used to show the anatomy of various household systems, illustrate repair techniques, or suggest decorating options. Highly recommended for all public libraries.-
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
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65 of 66 people found the following review helpful
This book tells it all...
25 Oct 2005
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book for my young bachelor son; but after going through it, I am going to keep it and buy him another one. It is up to date on cleaning products, and tells you about so many things that most other books of this type don't tell you; such as, diagrams on how to iron, how to sew. It tells you when fruits and vegetables are in season and how to tell when they are ripe. I think it is the most complete book of it's kind that I have ever seen. It would be excellent for newly weds, bachelor sons or daughters just getting their 1st apartment. And it is great for someone that has been housekeeping for over 30 years...like me!! Buy it, you won't regret it!
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Excellent book
24 Aug 2005
Format:Hardcover
This book is chock full of valuable information,would make a wonderful gift for a newlywed couple or do-it-yourself couple.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Everyone should own this book!
5 April 2008
Format:Paperback
I wish I would have had this book when I first became 100% responsible for my dwelling! This book is practical and tells you how to clean, how to take care of and manage a household. Every teenager heading off to college, or newly married couple should receive this book as a gift into real adulthood!
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