A Practical Guide to Homemaking : Matador : 9781805141273 : 1805141279 : 28 Jan 2024 : "How do I go about renovating, decorating and designing my house?" "How do I keep my house clean and organised?" "What is the correct way to launder clothing?" "How do I make house repairs efficiently and safely?" A Practical Guide to Homemaking offers readers practical knowledge on a range of different aspects of homemaking from interior design to practical guidance on household tasks such as laundering clothes, cooking, cleaning and organising the house. There is a chapter on home maintenance with advice on decorating, painting and tiling, alongside information on how to deal with home repairs. There is guidance on home safety and security, and how to initiate a house move. Insulation, plumbing and heating systems, and making safe electrical repairs are also covered. The book includes tips to budget and save money, making the book very apt for the hard economic crisis we are currently experien