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House love, a joyful guide to cleaning, organizing, and loving the home you're in, Patric Richardson with Karin B. Miller

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non fiction

House love

Patric Richardson with Karin B. Miller

a joyful guide to cleaning, organizing, and loving the home you're in

"Discover the joy of cleaning with this cheery and thoughtful guide to tidying up and turning your house into a home. Patric Richardson is known as the Laundry Evangelist, but his genuine love for household chores extends far beyond the laundry room. His philosophy is simple: tidying up is a privilege and a task you perform for those you love (including yourself), and there are a million ways to infuse joy into the everyday work of maintaining a home. House Love is Patrics sunny guide to freshening up every inch of the house from the entryway to the kitchen, the backyard to the bedroom. He shares his best design inspiration, DIY projects, and, of course, cleaning tips, so you can fill in love with your home all over again or for the very first time! This book also grants you permission to shake things up. Repurpose a kitchen table as a nightstand? Sure. Display a surprising mishmash of pillow? You bet. Discover your personal design style? He helps you do that too. Plus, Patrics cleaning genius will change your life with expert advice like: -Which three cleaning tools are worth splurging on -How to create a powerful (and antibacterial) cleaning spray with vinegar and thyme -What exactly to clean when you have only ten minutes to spare. Complete with fun-to-clean-to playlists, charming recipes, and step-by-step instructions for cleaning almost every type of room, House Love brightens up lifes most common chores. With this book, youll learn new and creative ways to transform your home, and Patrics entertaining stories, good humor, and genuine warmth will guide you every step of the way." --, Inside front jacket flap