The Editors of Real Simple Books

Looking for a new way to set a table? Need to remove a grass stain? Fresh out of toothpaste? This guide is filled with hundreds of imaginative ideas and practical fixes to enhance your everyday life. Discover smart, affordable solutions for cooking, cleaning, decorating, entertaining, grooming, and more. Whether you seek step-by-step instructions for hand washing delicates or a comprehensive list of pantry essentials, the ideas are enlightening and timeless. Inside, you'll find quick, low-cost ways to refresh your wardrobe and living space, along with surprising new uses for everyday items like emery boards, baking soda, and old beach towels. It offers supplies and strategies to simplify basic tasks such as preparing dinner and wrapping gifts, as well as invaluable reference information, including stain removal charts and holiday tips. The guide also provides simple instructions for common yet challenging tasks, like painting a room or carving a turkey. Additionally, it features a compendium of multitasking household products and their various uses, an extensive index, and a removable booklet for easy reference. This modern take on the traditional household hint book serves as both an essential resource and a stylish coffee table addition.