New Encyclopedia of Tips/Hints

With over 500 tips for efficient housekeeping, The New Encyclopedia of Household Tips & Hints is the indispensable guide for today`s harassed homemaker. In this single, convenient volume are hundreds of useful tips on everything from avocados (unripe) to zippers (stuck). You will find advice on: - Gardening - Stain removal - Pet care - Bicycle maintenance - Garbage disposal - Appliance upkeep - Painting and decorating - Draft-proofing - Household repairs - First aid - Laundry - Safety The New Encyclopedia offers ecologically safe alternatives to old-fashioned solutions. With entries arranged alphabetically by subject, it`s easy to find the solution to almost any everyday crisis. A practical, time-saving guide that no modern kitchen should be without. (2001) Please note: This title was revised from a previously published book, Better House and Planet, 1-55013-257-1, which is now out of print