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Making a Home: Housekeeping For Real Life

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this book would be a good gift for someone just starting out housekeeping but a lot of it is common sense such as the tips on organizing. Some people might assume it has definitive answers. BUT for example, There is the assumption that all wood is finished the same and offers no definitions of how to tell what KIND of finish your wood has. Some parts, such as cleaning wood, do not speak to some of the newer "plastic" finishes on some inexpensive wood furniture.. which does not respond quite the same. When stripping furniture, sometimes ammonia and water works well without having to buy expensive strippers but you have to test the old finish first. Nor does it tell you how to tell if your furniture is REAL veneer. Some people can't tell the difference between wood veneer and the Faux veneers common on low end pieces.
A basic book for starters but most of it is pretty superficial and should not be treated as a "bible" of housekeeping, Only time and experience can supplement this.

I originally borrowed this book from the library and it was such a great source of ideas and helpful information that I had to buy it for my home library. I will be reading and rereading this and using it as a reference for a very long time!

Amazing book, clearly written and illustrated. I didn't want an essay book teaching about homemaking, rather an explanation of items in a home (difference between pots, table setting, etc..) and this book is great. Learned tons and know it will serve you well.

I first read this book from the library and loved it, so I have now ordered it. It's very thorough and well written! There are great pictures and inspiring colors throughout it. I suppose it may be a little overwhelming for some people, but not all of the ideas have to be put into use. This is a great book that should at least be read, if not bought, by any woman who runs a house. It would make a great wedding present!

I was never taught the basics of homeownership, nor the basics of housecleaning. I had no idea there was a button under the disposal to reset it. I wasn't aware I was supposed to change my air filters every three months. The importance of cleaning the lint from the duct behind the dryer was never brought to my attention until I got this book.

For those who find themselves owning a home they don't understand.