Keep your home looking its best without feeling flustered by upkeep. Martha Stewart’s Homekeeping Handbook explains how to care for your home and the things in it, including when routine tasks need attention.
Use it as a practical reference as you move from room to room, plan household chores or tackle a less familiar material. Its advice ranges from everyday cleaning to maintenance tasks that help you care for furnishings, surfaces and treasured belongings.
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Room-by-room guidance: Find care advice for appliances, tools, furnishings and surfaces, from the entryway and kitchen to the attic and laundry room.
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Cleaning routines: Learn about dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, polishing, scrubbing and waxing, as well as routine cleaning and periodic maintenance.
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Comfort and safety: Get guidance on when to clean vents, fixing a leaky faucet and eradicating pests.
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Materials reference: The A-to-Z guide explains how to care for materials ranging from abalone to zinc, helping you look after the objects made from them.
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More than cleaning: Explore topics such as living room floor plans, formal table settings, HEPA filters, soapstone countertops, home office organization, silver polishing and family heirlooms.
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Clear, practical presentation: Charts, sidebars, illustrated techniques and personal anecdotes make the advice easier to consult and put into practice.
Keep the handbook close for the small jobs that make a home feel cared for, and turn to it when a surface or household item calls for a more considered approach.
