Around the House

If you're wondering how on earth to manage your household (I'm talking cooking, cleaning, decorating, and more) then you've come to the right place. Browse this section for tips on everything from the use of cellophane tape to getting guys to vacuum once in awhile.

Your Home and Domestic Life in General

Housewives 101 (1891)
Home (1902)
The Kind of House (1923)
The Fireplace (1925)
Home Economics Assignments (1945)
Provision for Sleep and Peace (1947)
Woman: Waster of Energy (1950)
How Did We Ever Get Along Without Cellophane Tape? (1959)
Care of Pets (1967)

Decorating

A Bath-Room (1890)
Rooms that Reflect Personality (1949)
Color and Light (1955)
How Do I Keep Sex in the Bedroom? (1965)
Basics of a Beautiful Room (1971)
Enjoy TV In Your Bedroom (1971)

Cooking and Kitchens

Advice for Cooks (1902)
Meals Out-of-Doors (1928)
Eat More Vegetables (1940)
Cooking Breakfast (1942)
Refrigeration Electrically (1940s)
Wall Devices (1947)
What Should I Cook Him? (1953)
Cooking Frozen Vegetables (1962)
Cooking for Two (1965)

Cleaning and Laundering

He's a Bust With Dust! (1898)
Distressed About Disorganization (1924)
First Aid to Orderliness (1928)
The Smart and Tidy Maid (1937)
The Vacuum Cleaner (1941)
Should Guests Remove Their Shoes? (1941)
Laundry, at Home. (1947)
Washing the Dishes (1962)

Household Finances

The Cost of Clothing (1925)
Earning, Spending, and Saving (1928)

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