I love to go back and read this book when my life is feeling our of order. Better than therapy.

Review: Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House

All I can say is WOW! So long as you don't feel guilty for not doing all the house keeping she suggests, you'll enjoy the book. I wish the introduction had lasted longer with more of Mendelson's story. The philosophy behind her research is fascinating. Read full review

Review: Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House

As a technical writer, I dig instructions. Women (or men for that matter) are not born with genetic knowledge for how to keep a house. And as the holidays approach, its time to freshen up the domicile ... Read full review

Review: Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House

Isabella Beeton for the modern American. Some slightly dated info in the edition I have, but still a terrific, thorough reference. The author has a serious and well-founded dislike and mistrust of ... Read full review

Review: Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House

Excellent home management reference book. Read full review

Review: Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House

One of my favorite books ever on the art and science of keeping house. This book is a kind of guilty pleasure of mine...I sometimes re-read certain sections just to remind myself of how wonderful I ... Read full review

Review: Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House

This is a great book for anyone "setting up house" for the first time. Especially for those of us whose education was strictly academic, or who were "unmothered" in the practical arts of homemaking ... Read full review

Review: Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House

This gigantic book covers the ins and outs of home care. I found the chapter on caring for your bed linens to be compelling. Seriously. It is extremely well written by an unlikely author. She has a ... Read full review

Review: Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House

My favourite house-warming gift. Everyone that has ever gotten one loves it just as much as I do. It's always a great resource. Read full review

Review: Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House

Outstanding book about "keeping house." It is a comprehensive guide about housekeeping. They should pass it out in all schools along with healthy-eating cookbooks. Why? Knowledge is power and this ... Read full review