Home-Ec 101: Skills for Everyday Living

Self-sufficiency rocks! A handy guide to real-life skills that save you time, money, and stress.
 
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.
 
Inside you’ll find:
 
* Quick, easy cleaning solutions for every room of the house, so you can get the job done and get on with life
* Instructions for removing stubborn stains and offensive odors from fabric
* Simple fixes for wardrobe malfunctions including broken zippers, missing buttons, and fallen hemlines
* Troubleshooting advice for common problems with home appliances
* A minimum home maintenance guide to prevent or catch major repair problems
* A basic plumbing tutorial that includes clearing and preventing clogs, stopping a running toilet, and retrieving items dropped down a drain
* Ideas for healthy and fast meal planning so you can stop relying on takeout or preservative-packed convenience food
* Definitions of common cooking terms and techniques found in recipes
* 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
* A complete rundown of essential kitchen equipment from knives to pans to small appliances
 
Clean it, wash it, fix it, cook it . . . with this book, you can do it.