Books – Health – Household hints
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Baking Soda Bonanza by Peter Ciullo
Baking Soda Bonanza is an engaging, useful, one-of-a-kind look at sodium bicarbonate’s ingenious uses – from soothing sunburn to brushing teeth. Baking soda is as close as we have to a miracle – it is cheap, ecologically sound, cleans better than most expensive commercial chemicals, and is invaluable in cooking. This new edition includes all the classic uses to many household problems like clogged drains, bee stings, rust build-up, and kitchen fires plus many new additions including: battery acid neutralizer, exfoliant, stuffy nose relief, and clothes brightener
Paperback, 192 pp, $18.95. Buy
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The Modern Girls Guide to Life by Maurice Lister
The host of the Style Network’s series by the same name seeks to fill gaps in the knowledge bases of everyday women, offering practical advice on everything from basic home repair and sex to finding a bra that fits properly and making a decent cup of coffee. 30,000 first printing
Hardback, 352 pp, $36.95. Buy
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Sink Reflections by Cilley Marla
“The FlyLady” presents an innovative approach to organizing one’s home and the essential tasks needed to keep a house–and life–in order, integrating housecleaning tips with zany anecdotes as she develops easy-to-follow housekeeping routines that break down overwhelming chores into manageable “missions.” Reissue
Paperback, 223 pp, $20.95. Buy
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Sell, Keep, or Toss? by Harry L. Rinker
Sell, Keep, or Toss is a unique guide to dealing with personal property during life’s transitions. Whether downsizing to a smaller home or dispersing the contents of a loved one’s estate, collectibles expert and professional appraiser Harry Rinker helps to simplify the complicated personal, familial, and financial decisions involved in clearing out a house. With practical, down-to-earth advice, Rinker shows how to determine what to Sell, Keep or Toss , and guides you through the intricacies of how to do it, including how to:
• Pass treasured mementos to future generations
• Recognize valuable collections
• Find reputable appraisers and auctioneers
• Get a tax benefit from donating unwanted items
• Maximize the profit on items sold
Paperback, 157 pp, $23.95. Buy
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House Rules by Clare Coulson
Do you know where to source the loveliest products for your home? How to stop moths destroying precious knitwear? Treat a calamitous stain quickly? Avoid culinary disasters in the middle of a dinner party? This guide contains advice on various aspects of modern living, from cleaning and storage to cooking and entertaining
Paperback, 288 pp, $24.95. Buy
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