The Country Almanac of Housekeeping Techniques That Save You Money: Folk Wisdom for Keeping Your House Clean, Green, and Homey - Softcover

Freudenberger, Richard; Editors Of BackHome Magazine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 159233413X ISBN 13: 9781592334131

Publisher: Fair Winds Press, 2012

Synopsis

"The Country Almanac of Housekeeping Techniques That Save You Money is an empowering book that shows us all how to live healthier and greener, save money, take care of our homes and yards, and do it all ourselves! It would make a great gift for any homeowner."—Brigitte Mars, www.brigittemars.com, co-author of The Country Almanac of Home Remedies

Our forefathers and mothers knew how to keep their homes clean and homey—and live richer while spending less. Many of today's products are expensive, bad for the environment, and don't work any better than Grandma's methods, which only cost pennies.

The editors at Back HomeMagazine have collected hundreds of formulas for effective cleaning, gardening, and home maintenance—as well as ways our ancestors saved on heating bills, prevented costly repairs, and maintained a cozy, charming home with little besides ingenuity.

Drawing on the advice and techniques of contributors across the country, this indispensable guide shows you the best ways to take care of everything in your home from wood floors, to tile, to stainless steel appliances--and how to get the longest life out of every household item from pots and pans to pillowcases.

The Country Almanac of Housekeeping Techniques That Save You Money is chock-full of solutions, recipes, and how-to projects for living a simpler, cleaner life and keeping your home beautiful.

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Review

"Freudenberger (Alcohol Fuel: A Guide to Making and Using Ethanol as a Renewable Fuel) and the other editors of BackHome Magazine have produced a comprehensive guide, filled with information to help readers clear toxins and excess waste from their homes while gaining an appreciation for self-efficiency. The projects, recipes, and general practices have all been tested by the contributors, and each entry lists necessary materials and projected monetary savings. The guide is divided into three parts. 'All Around the House' covers housekeeping practices, including instructions for making household cleaning products, as well as recipes and general advice for saving money on food preparation. This section is accessible to a wide audience, and most people could easily adopt these methods without any prior experience. Part 2, 'Those Special Interests That Make Life Special,' focuses on crafts, pets, and holiday recipes and homemade gifts. Part 3, 'Heading Outside: The Great Outdoors,' covers topics more suitable to experienced woodworkers or gardeners, but the instructions are clear and detailed enough for novices. VERDICT: This is a versatile reference for sustainable housekeeping, gardening, and DIY projects."—Library Journal

About the Author

Richard Freudenberger is the publisher of BackHome Magazine (http://www.backhomemagazine.com) and has authored several books on country skills and sustainable living. He lives in Lancaster County, PA.

Richard Freudenberger is the publisher of Back Home Magazine and has authored several books on country skills and sustainable living. He lives in Lancaster County, PA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Fair Winds Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 159233413X
• ISBN 13: 9781592334131
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256