Making the House a Home

""Making the House a Home"" is a book written by Edgar A. Guest, a renowned American poet and journalist. The book is a guide to creating a comfortable and welcoming home for oneself and one's family. It covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of cleanliness, the value of organization, and the benefits of creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The book also provides practical advice on decorating, entertaining, and maintaining a home. Guest's writing style is straightforward and accessible, making the book an easy and enjoyable read for anyone interested in creating a cozy and inviting home. Overall, ""Making the House a Home"" is a timeless guide to creating a comfortable and welcoming living space.1922. This little book begins: We have been building a home for the last fifteen years, but it begins to look now as though it will not be finished for many years to come. This is not because the contractors are slow, or the materials scarce, or because we keep changing our minds. Rather it is because it takes years to build a home, whereas a house can be built in a few months.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.