Homemaking with Babs: Tips and Tricks for Making a House a Home by Costello, Barbara

From the New York Times bestselling author of Every Day with Babs, comes Babs' life-tested advice and tricks for setting up, cleaning, and maintaining an organized, happy, and healthy home.

Everyone's favorite grandma is back with a comprehensive guide to caring for the home, whether you live in a house or apartment. Through their decades of experience as homeowners, Babs and her husband--aka Mr. Babs--have figured out the most efficient way to manage a home with ease. From daily routines to seasonal cleaning, organizing, and home maintenance, Babs shares her innovative methods and family traditions that make homemaking simple and enjoyable.

Perfect for renters and homeowners alike, Homemaking with Babs also includes DIY solutions for natural cleaning and pest control, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to create a peaceful and well-maintained home. With more than 150 full-color photographs, this book offers advice and tips covering:

• Clean in 15: Practical routines for morning and nighttime that you can do in no time, along with daily, weekly, and monthly reminders to keep the home running smoothly.

• Seasonal cleaning and organizing: Detailed checklists and tips for spring, summer, fall, and winter, including specific tasks for each area of the home.

• Home maintenance: Guidance on maintaining home systems, planning for repairs, and creating a home maintenance fund.

• Natural recipes: DIY recipes for natural cleaners, pest deterrents, and seasonal simmer pots to keep the home fresh and healthy.

• Get everyone involved: Tips for getting everyone in the household involved in homemaking tasks, from kids to adults.

With more than 100 easy home hacks, practical tips, and seasonal checklists to help readers manage their homes with ease, Homemaking with Babs makes managing the home feel, well, manageable!

Author: Barbara Costello
Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
Published: 09/01/2026
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.61lbs
ISBN: 9780593797921

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/01/2026 pg. 104

About the Author
Barbara Costello, known as BrunchwithBabs on social media, is a mother of four and grandmother of nine. Babs has taken the internet by storm with her warmth, enthusiasm, practical tips, and motherly wisdom, earning her the title of "the internet's favorite grandma." The bestselling author of Everyday with Babs and Celebrate with Babs, she's also a regular guest on Today, Good Morning America, and The Drew Barrymore Show, where she shares her household tips, tricks, hacks, and delicious recipes. A former teacher and preschool founder, she is also a wife to her loving husband, Mr. Babs.