home economics

A comprehensive, illustrated home and apartment reference manual for managing a clean, comfortable, and safe home for the the least possible expense and effort. Also discusses how to prepare for problems and deal with unexpected emergencies.

Presents information and lists further resources on jobs in consumer, homemaking, and personal services, covering earnings and benefits, outlook, working conditions, and education and training requirements; and provides tips on r?sum?s, applications, interviews, and networking.

Describes 1,715 money- and time-saving uses for hundreds of everyday objects, including toothbrushes, rubber gloves, strawberries, coffee beans, and other household items.

Describes thousands of uses for common household products, such as bleach, lemon juice, salt, coffee, and toothpaste.

Rediscover the power of those time-honored, thrifty household items your grandparents and parents used. You'll save a bundle with over 1,300 of these clever hints and tips.