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Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarkson Potter; Illustrated edition (October 31, 2006)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 752 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0517577003


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 04


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.09 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.7 x 2 x 9.4 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #20,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Energy Efficient Remodeling & Renovation #67 in Home Cleaning, Caretaking & Relocating #2,477 in Reference (Books)


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    • If you're single and own a house, buy this book
Ahh, Martha. I have no idea why people seem to love to hate her. I find her books and TV shows and magazines to be a real joy and I learn tons from them. I guess when you are a super successful woman, you end up with a target on your back. I ordered this book in frustration one day. I'm single and my house is 75 years old and you'd think that both living and working at home (I'm a writer), my house wouldn't be that tough to keep neat and organized and functional. Hah. Think again. I struggle with almost epic levels of clutter most of the time and stupid things like not being able to find the right kitchen tools when I want them becomes a daily frustration. Plus, there are all of these silly things that just drive me nuts--like keeping a hardwood floor clean (and getting rid of scratches) or just how to store cleaning supplies so you can actually *find* them (what a concept). This book is huge, around 750 pages, I think, and it's very well organized. Each section is devoted to a particular room and them delves into that room's contents, everything from furniture to accessories to windows, etc. I won't say that this book is as informal or as cozy as some of Martha's book are, there is a kind of cold tone to some of the writing, but let's face it, when you are putting together 750 pages of information and ideas, there's not a lot of room for chit chat. But there is a ton and a half (almost literally, lol) of info. This is a great book gift idea for a child in their first apartment or as a house-warming gift (give it to them in a bucket with cleaning supplies--they'll bless your name forever). I keep my copy on the hearth, next to where I watch TV and when commercials come on or TV starts to bore me, I just flip through the book. By the way, for many years I dated a woman that lived on the same street as Martha in Westport and I never heard a single neighbor say an unkind thing about her--and that house (now sold) always looked just as perfect in photos as it did on TV, etc. A lot of people don't realize this woman rose to wealth and fame from very average suburban NJ circumstances and she built this empire on her own. I think she's a wonderful role model for men and women. And this book is a gem. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2015 by Jeff Wignall
    • An Excellent Resource for those Not Trained in Housekeeping!
If you're like me, you've probably asked when staying either at an immaculate hotel or home, "How do they do it?" I clean, and I can never get stuff as clean as they do! Or similarly, in the organizational context. This book, quite simply, is the bible of housekeeping, an excellent resource for those never taught the skill set! It's only downside is that it's extremely heavy and bulky: There are times I want to copy pages, but it's a book that's difficult to maneuver. Ideally, I'd love to have it in a three ring binder so that it would be possible to remove pages to study in preparation for the task at hand. But the book's size is a testament to the breadth of information contained within. I've already managed to get the bathroom and kitchen cleaner than I ever imagined I could, this coming from a guy who was never taught anything about housecleaning or housekeeping growing up! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2018 by B'Davka
    • The Bible of Homekeeping
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Everything, I mean EVERYTHING you need to know about homekeeping is in this book. How to care for upholstery? CHECK. How many different types of spoons (18) and their uses? CHECK. How to choose a crib? CHECK. How to dry laundry? CHECK. How to care for books? CHECK. Chemical Pollutants? CHECK!!! And more and more information in this thick, heavy and wonderful book. This book can be an excellent gift for newlyweds or young people living by themselves for the first time. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2015 by E747TX
    • Where was this book when I was in my early 20s?
File this one under, Things Your Mom Should Have Taught You. I've never been a good keeper of my abode, and this book helped by breaking things down into subjects and categories that didn't feel too overwhelming. The info can be applied to a studio apartment or a fancy estate, and even though my current house is pretty modest, all of the applicable guidelines are there. I just wish I could have had this handy when I first moved into my first place, instead of getting it now in my 40s. Guess it's never too late to start adulting -- and this will help you form good habits with "best practices" in mind. Young girls and guys, buy this one sooner rather than later! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2017 by Guinevere73
    • Informative
I received this a few days earlier than I was supposed to. This is a HUGE book and so heavy... like college text book weight. It is so informative and full of ideas for cleaning, packing, organizing, etc. I am thrilled to have it for advice and help. My mother, although a housewife did not prepare me for a housewife life. I got married and did not know basics like cooking chicken, cleaning a toilet, or how to set dials on a washer... i know, poor me... so my husband taught me everything and years later I can happily say my housewife skills kicked in thanks for my husband and this book. I want to make sure I get everything in my house covered and in tip top shape. This is also a great book for when my children are of age to pass on to them. I can see now why this is an "heirloom" book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2019 by Ella
    • My Touchstone
I borrowed this book from the library when remodeling our kitchen. It was so helpful in deciding on materials based on materials. It also helped with how many feet of cabinets were appropriate for our home and family. Now that we have added to the number of people in our home, it has been a great touchstone for maintaining a cleaning routine. I am one of those people who needs guidelines and lists to stay on task, so for me this has been a godsend. Like the domestic guides of the past, it is so informative. However, it is able to maintain the level of detail without including the outdated pretension. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017 by Sunny

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