Traditional Household Hints - Tried and Trusted Ways for Home, Garden, Health and Beauty (Paperback)

Crammed with wisdom from past times, researched by experts and made relevant for today's busy lifestyles, Traditional Household Hints is a perfect reference book for the modern home. This versatile guide offers hundreds of helpful hints, practical tips and remedies from days gone by to benefit your health, looks, home and garden. All of them have been researched and tested for their practical application in today's world, often offering alternatives to expensive products or to the use of chemical additives. What's more, you'll find most of the ingredients right there in your own kitchen cupboard. Six chapters cover all aspects of life and home, from natural health and beauty solutions to home cooking and care. There's even a chapter on gardening, with advice on making the most of your surroundings the traditional way.