Household hints and handy tips (Paperback)

by Editors of Reader's Digest (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
This book first came out in 1988 and has been in my general "how-to" library ever since. Updated and reprinted in 1994, it is still one of the most extensive household help books I know. It has tips on organizing your home, cleaning, repairing things, gardening, caring for pets, even record-keeping and decorating! Well organized, well indexed, and easy to use, this book is packed with a whole lot of information on practical matters of living, and you'll find yourself keeping it within easy reach!

Product Description
More than 4000 time-saving and cost-saving tips for everyday life. Packed with shortcuts, practical advice, ingenious ideas, how-to information, and more than 1000 illustrations, all designed to save time and trouble.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Readers Digest (January 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895776634
• ISBN-13: 978-0895776631
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #731,189 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a book that lives up to its title, March 28, 2000

By	abuloff (jerusalem,israel) - See all my reviews

finally, a book that actually delivers all the information it promises to in its title. this is the most comprehensive household hint book i have read (and i am constantly aiming to improve my household skills}. so far, this book has provided relevant tips for my entire house renovation and when both the fridge and oven and washing machine broke down the same week it saved me countless electrician bills. by providing clear guidelines how to identify the problem and even instructions how to fix simple breakdowns.the text is concise and easy enough to understand - even my husband is using it as a reference (and he never has patience to consult any book). all in all, i would consider this a perfect book for the new house or apartment dweller or even a more experienced one could cull some valuable information here.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Lives Up To The Title, January 28, 2005

By	Rebecca Henderson (Johnson City, TN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book - perfect for reading cover-to-cover or just the areas you want to read. Illustrations are helpful and are very clear. If you're trying to become more organized or want to save time, you need to get this book! And....it would be a great wedding or housewarming book, too.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know in one handy volume!, June 30, 2000

By	Paul Bobbitt "Pobbit" (Toronto, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

While I'm embarrased to admit it, this is the volume I consulted last week to figure out how to sew a button back onto one of my shirts. It also includes all those annoying laundry symbols you can never remember, food preparation tips, pet care, how to organize your life, and first aid instructions. The answer to pretty much any household question you have can be found in this book. It would make a perfect gift for a son or daughter who's leaving home for the first time.