Self-sufficiency rocks! A handy guide to real-life skills that save you time, money, and stress.  No matter whether you’re male or female, owner or renter, having an understanding of the domestic arts gives you a sense of control over your life. This entertaining and eminently useful handbook gives you the the skills you need to manage your household efficiently.  Inside you’ll find:  * Quick, easy cleaning solutions for every room of the house, so you can get the job done and get on with life * Instructions for removing stubborn stains and offensive odors from fabric * Simple fixes for wardrobe malfunctions including broken zippers, missing buttons, and fallen hemlines * Troubleshooting advice for common problems with home appliances * A minimum home maintenance guide to prevent or catch major repair problems * A basic plumbing tutorial that includes clearing and preventing clogs, stopping a running toilet, and retrieving items dropped down a drain * Ideas for healthy and fast meal planning so you can stop relying on takeout or preservative-packed convenience food * Definitions of common cooking terms and techniques found in recipes * Plans for stocking a pantry so you can make dinner (even if you haven’t been grocery shopping in a week) and be prepared when disaster strikes * A complete rundown of essential kitchen equipment from knives to pans to small appliances  Clean it, wash it, fix it, cook it . . . with this book, you can do it.