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Cynthia Townley Ewer - Houseworks: Cut The Clutter, Speed your Cleaning, and Calm the Chaos

Cynthia Townley Ewer - Houseworks: Cut The Clutter, Speed your Cleaning, and Calm the Chaos

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Pros:

colorful (1)

  • ...I enjoyed this book. Love the colorful photographs. It is simply written so that anyone can understand...[0.8]

freak (2)

  • ...clutter, disorganized, opinionated, and is flexible enough for the neat freaks and the slobs out there. I would recommend this book not for...[0.8]
  • ...considered myself a pretty organized person and definitly a clean freak but even for a 'natural' like myself I found myself picking up new...[0.4]

general (4)

  • ...little change in wording makes all the difference. :-) By the way , "A New Earth" is pretty good so far. I was a philosophy/psychology major in college, and...[1.0]
  • ...everything you need to know--including how to fold a fitted sheet! I highly recommend this book, if you're looking for an easy read house management book...[1.0]
  • ...very visually satisfying, and on first take it seems like a good system , all one has to do is follow the advice. There are also references...[0.8]
  • ...that night. I can't thank Cynthia enough for coming up with a great system that has worked wonders for me. ...[0.8]

house (4)

  • ...you need instructions on house cleaning and how to keep your house clean . ...[0.9]
  • ...for a way to learn how to be organized. I have never been a good house -keeper and have piles of papers, clothes, etc. I need remedial...[0.8]
  • ...I could hear it again. I have never been a "house cleaner". I love a clean house but I was just never good at it. I'm a hard worker, but I just needed...[0.4]
  • ...say that this book is for the self-starter who basically has a clean house but wants to get organized. If your house is a still in complete...[0.4]

instructions (1)

  • ...seen many) on household organizing. Beautifully presented with clear instructions and photos on folding fitted sheets and towels, organizing children...[0.8]

organized (4)

  • ...This book is well-organized and beautifully presented. The pictures are glossy and colorful and really inspiring...[0.9]
  • ...control and adopted a fairly regular cleaning schedule. Having a clean/organized home is not something you can just figure out on your own. If...[0.8]
  • ...writing, the direct and to the point style, the factual and well organized thoughts and pointers, and the fact that they all are so applicable...[0.8]
  • ...clutter and have no idea how to organize their households. Pros: 1) Contains info on organizing all rooms of the house, 2) Has information on organizing paperwork...[0.6400000000000001]

photographs (1)

  • ...breath of fresh air: Concise, easy to read, and the illustrations/ photographs are clear and lovely to view. Add in a touch of humor and you have a book...[0.7]

photography (2)

  • ...thoroughly enjoy making your way through it's pages. Easy reading and great photography !! Tons of great and clever tips to make it all easy for you...[0.8]
  • ...habits just as easily as to one's living space. The book contains beautiful photography and is just a joy to read and look at. House Works has inspired...[0.8]

picture quality (3)

  • ...cleaning, 7) Does not promote specific brands of products 8) Very nice pictures Cons: Can't think of many right now. Replaces books on cleaning...[1.0]
  • ...seen. It doesnt just tell you how to get organized, but all the photos are so beautiful and show you how to do it. This book is so funny, too. My husband...[0.9]
  • ...job presenting and giving ideas of home and life organization. I love the pictures and checklists! She targets every area of organization. I put...[0.8]

resources (2)

  • ...the house. This book is written for women but I think it's a great resource to right the ship on the homefront. We've pretty much gotten...[0.8]
  • ...daughter as she moves into a new home -- off to the right start. A wonderful resource for any home. ...[0.8]

talk quality (1)

  • ...number of oranization "self-help" books. Most are wordy and talk about how horrible the author was until she followed all the guidelines in their book. This one allows...[-0.32000000000000006]

tips (1)

  • ...decluttering and organizing my home. Can't do without this book! Great tips ; well laid out and easy to understand. Highly recommended!...[0.8]

viewing quality (1)

  • ...easy to read, and the illustrations/photographs are clear and lovely to view . Add in a touch of humor and you have a book that is both helpful...[0.8]

wedding (2)

  • ...clean! It is a must have for anyone starting out in a new home! Perfect for a wedding gift or a house warming present! I've always considered myself...[0.8]
  • ...cracking up at a book about cleaning the house. This would be a great wedding gift or for a sister or a friend....[0.8]

Cons:

reliability (1)

  • ...lists are really strange. She says that keeping a shopping list doesn't work because teenagers won't write things down when they use them...[-1.0]
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