GOOD HOUSEKEEPING HOME HANDBOOK by Linda Zeff
Ever wondered how to remove turmeric from a silk tie? Or what to look for when buying a bread machine? Or how to clean the grout in between bathroom tiles, get sick off a beanie baby, tell whether china is dishwasher safe, deal with nuisance callers, static electricity, condensation and dry rot and get rid of eau de old sock that is an unavoidable consequence of transporting wet dogs in small vehicles? this is a really useful guide to running a home, packed with thousands of solutions to the most-asked household questions, dilemmas and emergencies. It lets you run a hitch-free house and shows how you can buy with confidence, complain with authority (it includes templates for effective letters of complaint), maintain appliances and keep yourself and your family safe and secure. the Home Handbook comes with the imprimatur of the GH Institute which has been giving unimpeachable advice for nearly 80 years. Since 1924 the Institute has been an independent champion of consumer rights and has built up an established and trusted reputation. Each month the magazine provides the latest in authoritative and up-to-date advice.
The Good Housekeeping Institute has been the housewife's touchstone for over eighty years, its reputation for "tried and tested" recognised by both public and trade alikeThis home handbook is a culmination of their expertise, offering invaluable advice on subjects as diverse as laundry techniques, kitchen appliance purchasing, first aid and getting rid of junk mail. Handily presented in a spiral bound form within sturdy covers, it deserves a place in every home. Divided into four sections it covers buying goods, care and cleaning, problem solving and an in-depth directory of Good Housekeeping contacts, listing all the products, supplies and useful organizations mentioned. Never again be wary of extended warranties, cleaning your antique furniture or lodging a written complaint. This home bible advises on all in a clear concise fashion to ensure you get the best you deserve. - Lucy Watson
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| ISBN 13 | 9781855859982 |
| ISBN 10 | 185585998X |
| Title | GOOD HOUSEKEEPING HOME HANDBOOK |
| Author | Linda Zeff |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2003-07-28 |
| Number of pages | 255 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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