<b>A practical and attractive handbook with more than 850 essential life skills to get anything done faster and easier</b><br><br>The editors and scientists at <i>Good Housekeeping</i> and its lab, the Good Housekeeping Institute, share genius solutions and trusted, expert advice in this how-to guide to making life simpler. With chapters on the kitchen, organizing and cleaning, decorating, home maintenance, outdoor living, and entertaining and celebrating, this go-to resource offers step-by-step illustrated instructions, inspiring photos and sometimes surprising but always practical guidance to get things done. Plus, you''ll save time and money and even have fun along the way.<br> <br><b>The 850+ skills include how to</b>:<br><li>Store and make your own spice mixes</li><li>Clean your house in 15 minutes</li><li>Seal a drafty window</li><li>Remove water rings from your tables</li><li>Perk up a grocery-store bouquet</li><li>Sew a button</li><li>Plant an outdoor herb garden (and keep