Household Hints & Handy Tips

by Reader's Digest Association, Sally French (Editor)

More than four thousand practical household hints include advice on household organization, housecleaning, storage, family life, personal grooming, decorating, clothing care, appliance repair, car care, house exterior maintenance, gardening, pet care, and more

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Self Help, How To, Family

480 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. is a global media and direct marketing company based in Chappaqua, New York, best known for its flagship publication founded in 1922, Reader's Digest. The company's headquarters are in New York City, where it moved from Pleasantville, New York.

The company was founded by DeWitt and Lila Wallace in 1922 with the first publication of Reader's Digest magazine, but has grown to include a diverse range of magazines, books, music, DVDs and online content.

Reviews

[Erika Mulvenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

My copy was published in 1988, and at that time it was probably a decent update to household hints books from 20+ years earlier. Funny to read now, as the entire section on getting organized revolves around making lists and keeping stuff on paper calendars and date books, all which have been replaced in the past 30 years with electronic devices.

My favorite tip from this book is this; Expecting company for dinner and not enough time to clean house? That's cool - just turn down the lights and put out some candles. Guests won't see the dirt if the lights are low!

[Ellie K]

You may laugh, but this is a very good reference for those that are not naturally handy around the house (or apartment). It includes tips and tidbits on subjects like common household insects, cleaning everything, organizing, and applying makeup. The little illustrations are hokey but it is very informative. Really.

[Laura L · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has information on how to fix just about everything in your home that could possibly go wrong. My copy was published in 88 and I can see where having something like this would have been necessary back then.

[Patricia Atkinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

very informative book with lots of inexpensive ideas to save you money and time

[Lo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite a few items to make life easier. Of course some of the stuff is outdated, but a lot of the info is timeless.

[Stephen Paul Chase, Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love reading non-fiction!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hints on how to do most anything around the house from organization, home repair, use of tools, to first aid and much more.

This book was published in 1988 and most of it is still relevant.

[Stephanie]

Not an exciting read but good tips on organization with general info on how to fix and make basic home repairs.

[J Crossley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book contains many shortcuts and tips to make your life easier.

[Nhu · Rating 4 out of 5]

quyển sách rất cần thiết cho các bà nội trợ, hoặc những người thi thoảng muốn dọn dẹp nhà cửa, trông chừng nhà cửa ngăn nắp, i như cuốn cẩm nang gia đình- mà chắc là nó rồi :)

[Pamela(AllHoney) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I still refer to this book occasionally for ideas and how to info.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

so many great tips and hints, clearly! i love organizing and cleaning way too much.