Description
Millions have come to rely on Good Housekeeping's internationally recognized expertise on the home and the family. Now, the editors of Good Housekeeping have collected their time-trusted wisdom in one comprehensive, easy-to-use illustrated volume. The Good Housekeeping Household Encyclopedia tells you every- thing you need to know about caring for your home and all that's in it. Whether you live in a college dorm, a cozy apartment, or a sprawling old family house, you'll find information on how to clean, maintain, and organize inside and out-with less time, money, and energy.
Divided by subject for easy reference and featuring more than 500 charts and step- by-step illustrations, this book provides the answers to all your household dilemmas, from "How can I remove scratches from my coffee table?" to "How do I clean my VCR, PC, and CDs?"; from "How can a small room be made to look larger?" to "What should I keep in a first aid kit?"; from "What's the best way to store kitchenware?" to "How can I make my home more energy efficient?"
Chapters include:
Home Finances From making a budget to getting a mortgage to insuring your property, a complete guide to household financial know-how
โข Cleaning Efficient, moneywise ways to clean and maintain furniture, appliances, walls, floors, windows and much more
ISBN:9780688120368
