If we are honest, there are some household skills that we just don't know as well as our parents did, but fortunately, all of them can be learned. In this illustrated guide to the domestic arts, there are tips on cleaning china, watering plants, making a good fire, folding a fitted sheet, setting the dining room table, keeping the piano in tune, and removing stains. Other aspects of household management covered here include home security, keeping your home free of dust mites and other allergens, and reading care labels (and sometimes carefully disregarding them).