By no means an exhaustive guide of how to do everything, but this would be a good start for someone who is living on her own for the first time (in an apartment or house). Topics include: DIY decorating, cleaning, laundry, gardening, party hosting. ( )

Really cute book that covers a lot of the basics. I wish I had this book when I left for college! Great for folks who rent, and are therefore limited in the type of customizing they can do. A great overview of mindful home-keeping with links and resources fir further exploration. ( )

Although this had some good information, it wasn't quite was I was hoping for. This is better suited to someone just out of college, or who has never really lived on their own. ( )