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Labour-saving Hints and Ideas for the Home

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English
Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026
Reference works; Social & cultural history; Consumer advice; DIY: house maintenance manuals; Household hints
""Labour-Saving Hints and Ideas for the Home"" is a practical and insightful collection of domestic advice designed to increase efficiency and ease the burdens of household management in the early 20th century. Compiled from various sources, this work serves as a comprehensive guide to the ""modern"" home of the 1920s, offering ingenious solutions for cleaning, cooking, organization, and general maintenance.

The book reflects a pivotal era in social history when technological changes and shifting domestic roles inspired a wave of innovation in the private sphere. Readers will find a wealth of tips ranging from clever kitchen shortcuts to inventive methods for preserving furniture and textiles. These suggestions highlight the resourcefulness and creativity required to run a smooth household before the widespread availability of modern appliances.

As both a functional manual and a cultural artifact, ""Labour-Saving Hints and Ideas for the Home"" provides a fascinating look at the evolution of domestic science. It is an essential resource for those interested in social history, vintage lifestyle, and the timeless pursuit of a more organized and productive home environment.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Imprint:   Tradd Street Press
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 13mm
Weight:   358g
ISBN:   9781025357638
ISBN 10:   1025357639
Pages:   252
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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