In its modern sense, “housekeeping” is often used to refer to cleaning and cooking at home -- also known as housework.  Traditionally a role for women, housework is now also often performed by stay-at-home dads and single renters who may have fewer role models.  While there may not have been much scientific study devoted to housekeeping, there are nevertheless ages and ages of experience that can be passed on via oral tradition.  Tips and tricks for getting stains out of this, repairing that, or organizing the other, spread from one person to another, learned through painstaking trial-and-error. Housekeeping is an important part of our daily lives, not only improving comfort but also the cleanliness and safety of a home.

Martha Stewart is considered the queen of housekeeping, despite the occasional controversy in her personal life.  This book aims to be a completely comprehensive volume of every possible aspect of keeping house, from cleaning and cooking to repair and maintenance, inside and outside the home, for small flats and large homes.  Classy information about polishing silver accompanies details about fixing leaky faucets and keeping allergens out of the air. Martha has an enormous wealth of experience and all the information is lavishly illustrated with photos and charts.  

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