Domestic Bliss

Rosemarie Jarski known for her many books highlighting the wit of the ages offers up the perfect how-to guide illuminating the darkest corner of the household with all those things our mothers never taught us. Domestic Bliss is Rosemaries own unique and characteristically witty handbook that fills the gap left by the generation before us. The essential skills of how to keep your house from falling down around your ears are not taught in school and our parents were so busy earning a living they had no time to pass on the wisdom the world sees as common sense. Well common sense is not so common as is commonly supposed. This hands-on down-to-earth guide focuses on those household problems and challenges you are most likely to encounter in real life: how to cure a dripping tap combat
condensation and unblock a sink. Youll also get to grips with a power drill a plumb line and a paintbrush. And find the answers to Lifes little frustrations like how to remove sticky labels open supermarket plastic bags and fit a duvet-cover onto a duvet without being swallowed. Many home references tell you how to do something without telling you why. Rosemarie though asks What is the point of a detailed explanation of how to bleed a radiator if you have no idea why its necessary? This guide is different because it takes the time to tell you why a particular technique is needed or beneficial giving you the background and Explaining the point of it all. Domestic Bliss is also different because its a manual for all ages and sexes. We all have laundry to sort stains to remove dishes to wash
and heaven knows the essential techniques dont differ whether its your boxer shorts or his. With clear and mercifully jargon-free directions Ms Jarski offers more than tips and nudges holding our hand through the process of putting up drywall shining our shoes braiding our hair and creating a beautiful table for a dinner party. Step-by step instructions are enhanced wherever necessary by line drawings so you can see at a glance what to do. Rosemaries indispensable manual helps us with: Getting Organized Home Laundry Sewing Cleaning Interior Design Painting & Decorating Home Matters D.I.Y Food & Drink Style & Grooming Scarves & Ties Home Office Leisure Time House Plants & Flowers Entertaining Gifts & Wrapping Christmas Packing a Suitcase Conversion Charts. Domestic
Bliss is your guide to daily living offering a thorough grounding in the practical skills everyone should know how to do. The aim is to demystify and simplify. Where other household manuals leave you feeling daunted and inadequate this guide instills you with the confidence and enthusiasm to get stuck in and have a go as you sweep shine and stitch your way towards Domestic Bliss.