Good Housekeeping Home Skills

"This thorough home companion will reward readers over and over."
—Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review

Make life easier—and get everything done faster!—with 850+ time- and money-saving home hacks for cleaning, organization, maintenance, interior decorating, and more.

Step-by-step instructions and photos will help grads, newlyweds, and home owners create the space of their dreams without all the stress.

The editors and scientists at the Good Housekeeping Institute share genius life hacks that will help you save time and money, get things done around the house, and have fun while doing it! In step-by-step instructions and inspiring photos, they show you 850+ DIY skills for:

• Prepping & Cooking: Make your own spice mixes; prepare the perfect egg.
• House Cleaning & Organization: Clean your house in just 15 minutes!
• Home Decorating & Renovating: Assemble a gallery wall; find the right houseplant.
• Home Maintenance and Repair: Seal a drafty window and fix small appliances.
• Outdoor Living: Plant an outdoor herb garden and learn how to compost.
• Entertaining: Uncork champagne and cure a hangover!

. . . And so much more! QR codes throughout the pages offer additional lessons and video instruction. Whatever home means to you, this book is brimming with invaluable know-how to keep your home in tip-top shape and to help you inject more fun and flair into your every day.

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