Home-Ec 101: Skills for Everyday Living

Home-Ec 101: Skills for Everyday Living

<DIV><B>Self-sufficiency rocks! A handy guide to real-life skills that save you time, money, and stress.</B><BR />  <BR /> No matter whether you’re male or female, owner or renter, having an understanding of the domestic arts gives you a sense of control over your life. This entertaining and eminently useful handbook gives you the the skills you need to manage your household efficiently.<BR />  <BR /> Inside you’ll find:<BR />  <BR /> * Quick, easy cleaning solutions for every room of the house, so you can get the job done and get on with life<BR /> * Instructions for removing stubborn stains and offensive odors from fabric<BR /> * Simple fixes for wardrobe malfunctions including broken zippers, missing buttons, and fallen hemlines<BR /> * Troubleshooting advice for common problems with home appliances<BR /> * A minimum home maintenance guide to prevent or catch major repair problems<BR /> * A basic plumbing tutorial that includes clearing and preventing clogs, stopping a running toilet, and retrieving items dropped down a drain<BR /> * Ideas for healthy and fast meal planning so you can stop relying on takeout or preservative-packed convenience food<BR /> * Definitions of common cooking terms and techniques found in recipes<BR /> * Plans for stocking a pantry so you can make dinner (even if you haven’t been grocery shopping in a week) and be prepared when disaster strikes<BR /> * A complete rundown of essential kitchen equipment from knives to pans to small appliances<BR />  <BR /> Clean it, wash it, fix it, cook it . . . with this book, you can do it.</DIV>