The Comforts of Home

"The Comforts of Home" by Ralph Bergengren is a collection of funny short writings from the early 1900s that looks at the funny parts of home life and the everyday things that happen when you take care of a house. Expressing wit and a love for the easy pleasures of home, the author praises the simple, normal things we experience daily. Bergengren leads readers through the ups and downs of running a home by discussing moving, weird plumbing, and the skill of eating well. Mixing old-fashioned feelings with current thoughts, the book thinks about important parts of a home, like kitchens and guest rooms, showing how these spaces have character and are full of life so readers can understand the happiness of turning a house into a cozy home. The essays show the heart of creating a comfy home and highlight enjoying each ordinary item and the joy of making it your own.