The Martha manual how to do (almost) everything
An authoritative handbook by the domestic-lifestyle expert shares hundreds of ideas and instructions for homemaker skills, from transporting a decorated cake and folding an American flag to playing a classic lawn game and bathing a cat.
| Main Author: | Stewart, Martha (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Boston :
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,
2019.
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Table of Contents:
- ORGANIZE: The Golden Rules of Organizing; How to Organize
- Entryways
- Closets;Bathrooms
- Kitchens; Laundry Rooms
- Home Offices
- Kids' Rooms; Garages
- Tag Sales
- FIX AND MAINTAIN: The All-Purpose Toolbox
- How to Fix and Maintain
- Faucets; Drains
- Toilets
- Tile Grout
- Shower heads
- Drafts
- Window Screens
- Walls
- Doorknobs
- Wood Floors
- Floorboards
- Wood Furniture
- Fireplaces
- Windowpanes
- Gutters
- REFRESH AND EMBELLISH: Size Up Your Spaces
- Hang Anything; Arrange Art
- Create a Gallery Wall
- Install Shelves
- Display a Collection
- Paint Walls and Ceilings
- Paint Floors
- Apply Wallpaper
- Paint Furniture
- Re-Cover a Chair
- Choose the Right Rug
- Position Lighting
- Hang Curtains
- Mount Shades and Blinds
- CLEAN: Establish Good Habits
- How to Clean
- Kitchens;Bathrooms
- Floors, Rugs, and Carpets
- Walls
- Windows
- Upholstery
- Electronics
- LAUNDER: Stain Removal
- Wash Clothes
- Line-Dry Laundry
- Hand wash Woolens
- Iron
- Mend
- Care for Bedding
- CRAFT AND CREATE: Create a Craft Space
- Sew: How-to
- Sew Three Garments from One Pattern
- Sew Girls'Sundresses
- Sew an Apron with Hidden Seams
- Sew Tassels
- Sew Pom-Poms
- Sew Hat Embellishments
- Sew Tote Bags
- Sew Fabric Flowers
- Sew a Duvet Cover
- Knit: How-to
- Knit Mittens
- Knit Hats and Scarves
- Knit a Blanket
- Embroider:How-to
- Embroider a Pillow
- Embroider a Blouse
- Embroider Samplers
- Embroider Friendship Bracelets
- Quilt: How-to
- GARDEN AND GROW: The Garden Toolkit
- Get the Most Out of Your Yard
- Compost in (and for) the Garden
- Plant Flowers
- Grow Roses
- Winterize Your Plants
- Attract Birds, Bees, and Butterflies
- Grow Trees; Grow a Vegetable Garden
- Grow Container Plants
- Grow Houseplants
- Grow Succulents
- Care for a Lawn
- HOST AND ENTERTAIN: Set Upa Home Bar
- Serve Wine
- Create a Cheese Board
- Host a Weekend Brunch
- Throw a Cocktail Party
- Plan a Dinner Party
- Set a Table
- Host House guests
- ENJOY:Pack for a Picnic
- Hang a Hammock
- Practice Meditation and Yoga
- Play Lawn Games
- Hang a Tire Swing
- Ride a Bike
- Build a Fire (Inside and Out)
- COOK:Put Old Tools to New Uses
- Buy and Store Fresh Produce
- Make the Most of Your Freezer
- Save the Scraps
- Prep Ingredients
- Master the Methods
- Solve Kitchen Conundrums
- Brush Up on Baking Skills
- Frost a Cake
- CELEBRATE:Create Festive Tags, Ties, and Toppers
- How to Celebrate
- A Kid's Birthday
- Valentine's Day
- Passover
- Easter
- Independence Day
- Halloween
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- Hanukkah
- New Year's Eve
- CARE FOR PETS: Welcome a New Pet
- Make Your Home Pet-Proof
- Keep Your Pet Healthy
- Nurture Pets
- Tackle Problem Behaviors
- Provide Seasonal Care
- Groom Your Pet
- Keep a Clean House with Pets
- Travel with Pets.