{"product_id":"homemaking-with-babs-tips-and-tricks-for-making-a-house-a-home-9780593797921","title":"Homemaking with Babs: Tips and Tricks for Making a House a Home","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eEvery Day with Babs\u003c\/i\u003e, comes Babs' life-tested advice and tricks for setting up, cleaning, and maintaining an organized, happy, and healthy home.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEveryone's favorite grandma is back with a comprehensive guide to caring for the home, whether you live in a house or apartment. Through their decades of experience as homeowners, Babs and her husband--aka Mr. Babs--have figured out the most efficient way to manage a home with ease. From daily routines to seasonal cleaning, organizing, and home maintenance, Babs shares her innovative methods and family traditions that make homemaking simple and enjoyable. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for renters and homeowners alike, \u003ci\u003eHomemaking with Babs\u003c\/i\u003e also includes DIY solutions for natural cleaning and pest control, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to create a peaceful and well-maintained home. With more than 150 full-color photographs, this book offers advice and tips covering: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClean in 15: \u003c\/b\u003e Practical routines for morning and nighttime that you can do in no time, along with daily, weekly, and monthly reminders to keep the home running smoothly. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeasonal cleaning and organizing: \u003c\/b\u003eDetailed checklists and tips for spring, summer, fall, and winter, including specific tasks for each area of the home. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHome maintenance: \u003c\/b\u003e Guidance on maintaining home systems, planning for repairs, and creating a home maintenance fund. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNatural recipes: \u003c\/b\u003eDIY recipes for natural cleaners, pest deterrents, and seasonal simmer pots to keep the home fresh and healthy. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGet everyone involved: \u003c\/b\u003eTips for getting everyone in the household involved in homemaking tasks, from kids to adults. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith more than 100 easy home hacks, practical tips, and seasonal checklists to help readers manage their homes with ease, \u003ci\u003eHomemaking with Babs\u003c\/i\u003e makes managing the home feel, well, manageable!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Barbara Costello\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Clarkson Potter Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593797921","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67407237906477,"sku":"9780593797921","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_74591d5f-0393-4248-a770-e4381babcbd4.jpg?v=1787585816","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/homemaking-with-babs-tips-and-tricks-for-making-a-house-a-home-9780593797921","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}