The United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C., for photographs of roller tray wagon, water works system, and ideas obtained from circular letter prepared by Miss Mary E. Creswell and Miss Ola Powell, of the States Relations Service, Office of Extension Work in the South. Mr. Harry M. Lamon, Poultry Division of the Bureau of Animal Industry, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C., for illustrations of poultry house, dry mash hopper and chicken coop, and the use of information in Farmers’ Bulletin, No. 574. Mr. B. H. Rawl, Chief of the Dairy Division, Bureau of Animal Industry; United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C., and Mr. J. H. McClain and other specialists in the Dairy Division for assistance in taking the pictures and for criticisms and corrections of the material. Mr. N. E. D. Talcott, State Agent in Poultry Club Work in Virginia, for the use of his dry mash hopper and oat-sprouting rack. Dr. John W. Wayland, State Normal School, Harrisonburg, Va., for his appropriate dedication. Miss Elizabeth C. Cleveland, Head of the English Department, State Normal School, Harrisonburg, Va., for reading and correcting manuscript. Mrs. K. C. Blythe, Leesburg, Va., for permission to use a dish drainer. Mr. C. E. Hanson, A. & M. College, College Station, Texas, for his interest and helpful suggestions. Miss Emma Chandler, State Agent in Home Demonstration Work, Stillwater, Okla., for the use of iceless refrigerator No. 2 and directions for making same. Mr. Thos. H. Fullan, Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala., for the use of his milking stool and suggestions for making the shower bath. Mrs. Helen Brown Wolcott, State Agent in Home Demonstration Work, Lexington, Ky., for ideas for making the dish rack. To “The Country Gentleman” for illustrations of cheese making. Also others who have contributed to this volume. CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION 13-14 CHAPTER I KITCHEN CONVENIENCES 15 Vegetable Paring Table, Wall Cabinet for the Kitchen, Ironing Board, Jelly Strainer, No. 1 and No. 2, Dish Drainer, Dish Rack, Coal Box, Wood Box, Fireless Cooker, Home-made Cook Stove Drier. CHAPTER II DINING ROOM CONVENIENCES 43 Roller Tray Wagon, Sideboard, Screen. CHAPTER III PORCH EQUIPMENT 51 Iceless Refrigerator, No. 1 and No. 2, Umbrella Stand, Blacking Box, Towel Roller, Porch Swing. CHAPTER IV