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How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind
Dealing with Your House's Dirty Little Secrets
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Bring your home out of the mess it’s in—and learn how to keep it under control! Housekeeping expert Dana K. White shares reality-based cleaning and organising techniques that will help you learn what really works.
Do you experience heart palpitations at the sound of an unexpected doorbell? Do you stare in bewilderment at your messy home, wondering how in the world it got this way again? You’re not alone. But there is hope for you and your home.
Managing your home isn’t an all-or-nothing approach, and Dana has broken down the most critical things that you'll need to do to keep up with the housework. With understanding, honesty, and her trademark humour, Dana shares her field-tested strategies including:
- Exactly where to start to tame the chaos
- Which habits deserve your focus and will make the most impact
- How to gain traction in your quest for a manageable home
- Practical tips you can implement immediately to declutter huge amounts of stuff with minimal emotional drama
Cleaning your house is not a one-time project—it’s a series of ongoing and daily decisions. Start learning Dana’s reality-based cleaning and organising techniques—and see how they really work!
Praise from Readers:
“This book lays out the hard truths of a clean house but in a way that doesn’t make me feel silly for not having embraced them before.”
“Dana leads you step-by-step with the heart of a woman who has been there and struggled with the same issues you are currently struggling with. Really, this is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn the secrets that all those organised types seem to know.”
“I felt like a failure already. Did I really need to read yet another book full of tips and tricks that would leave me feeling worse? From the first page, I was put at ease.”
Get ready to say goodbye to the stacks of dirty dishes crowding your kitchen counters, conquer the never-ending piles of laundry, and stop tripping over clutter on your living room floor as Dana helps you discover what works for you, for your unique personality, and in your unique home.
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How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind by Dana K. White is praised for its practical advice and relatable humour. Reviewers appreciate White’s down-to-earth approach, offering realistic tips that can be easily implemented by anyone struggling with household organisation. The book is commended for its motivating tone, encouraging readers to tackle clutter and maintain a cleaner home without unrealistic expectations.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780718079956
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 December 2016
Country: United States
Imprint: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 262g
Pages: 240
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About the Author
Dana K. White is a blogger, podcaster, speaker, and (much to her own surprise) a decluttering expert. She taught both English and theatre arts before leaving her job to make her family her life's work. In an attempt to get her home under control, Dana started blogging as "Nony" (short for anonymous) at A Slob Comes Clean. Dana soon realized she was not alone in her housekeeping struggles and in her feelings of shame. Today, Dana shares realistic home management strategies with her signature humor and a message of hope for the hopelessly messy through her blog, weekly podcasts, and videos. Dana lives with her husband and three kids just outside of Dallas, Texas.
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