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Good Housekeeping The Complete Household Handbook: The Best Ways to Clean, Maintain & Organize Your Home

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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.

400 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1,2005

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400 pages, Hardcover
Published
April 1, 2005 by Hearst
ISBN
9781588164032
ASIN
1588164039
Language
English

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Heartshrink
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July 15,2025
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This is an incredibly wonderful and extremely thorough handbook that is specifically designed for homeowners.

It comprehensively explains absolutely everything that you might potentially need to know.

Whether it is about choosing the right cut of beef to ensure a delicious meal or learning how to patch your own roof to keep your home protected from the elements, this handbook has got you covered.

It provides all the essential information and practical tips that are necessary to maintain a highly successful household.

With this handbook by your side, you can feel confident in handling various household tasks and making informed decisions.

It truly is a valuable resource that every homeowner should have.
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Devil17
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July 15,2025
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Excellent! This book is all-purpose when it comes to learning how to care for your home.

Sometimes, even if you only manage to take away one or two new ideas from it, it is still well worth looking at a book like this.

The layout of the book is very nice, which makes it easy to find the topics you are interested in.

Whether you are a novice homeowner or someone who has been taking care of a home for a long time, this book has something to offer.

It covers a wide range of topics, from basic cleaning and maintenance to more advanced home improvement projects.

With clear instructions and helpful illustrations, you will be able to follow along and start implementing the tips and tricks right away.

So, if you are looking for a comprehensive guide on how to care for your home, this book is definitely worth checking out.
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