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Homemaking with Babs: Tips and Tricks for Making a House a Home

By Barbara Costello

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the beloved author of Every Day with Babs, comes Babs' life-tested advice and tricks for setting up, cleaning, and maintaining an organized, happy, and healthy home.

Everyone's favorite grandma is back with a comprehensive guide to caring for the home, whether you live in a house or apartment. Through their decades of experience as homeowners, Babs and her husband--aka Mr. Babs--have figured out the most efficient way to manage a home with ease. From daily routines to seasonal cleaning, organizing, and home maintenance, Babs shares her innovative methods and family traditions that make homemaking simple and enjoyable.

Perfect for renters and homeowners alike, Homemaking with Babs also includes DIY solutions for natural cleaning and pest control, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to create a peaceful and well-maintained home. With more than 150 full-color photographs, this book offers advice and tips covering:

  • Clean in 15: Practical routines for morning and nighttime that you can do in no time, along with daily, weekly, and monthly reminders to keep the home running smoothly.
  • Seasonal cleaning and organizing: Detailed checklists and tips for spring, summer, fall, and winter, including specific tasks for each area of the home.
  • Home maintenance: Guidance on maintaining home systems, planning for repairs, and creating a home maintenance fund.
  • Natural recipes: DIY recipes for natural cleaners, pest deterrents, and seasonal simmer pots to keep the home fresh and healthy.
  • Get everyone involved: Tips for getting everyone in the household involved in homemaking tasks, from kids to adults.

With more than 100 easy home hacks, practical tips, and seasonal checklists to help readers manage their homes with ease, Homemaking with Babs makes managing the home feel, well, manageable!

ISBN-13

9780593797921

Publisher

Clarkson Potter Publishers

Page Count

272 pages

Product Dimensions

10.22 x 8.29 x 0.99 in

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