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VUllOlllUva lllvi C energy than most jobs which confront the . housewife. We that given some thought and a small account of money, the ironing equipment in many homes could be greatly improved. Why then is it that housewives still use old equipment and methods of their parents? 1 ' ^
The answer is that most equip* ment is not suited to Sit-down work. Many homes are equipped with narrow folding boards with criss-cross supports which will not allow the worker to sit and iron. Heavy irons are still in use. Cords drag and catch in the way. Pew homes have chair^ which are suitable for sit-down ironing.
The starting point in easy ironing si correct equipment. A sturdy well padded board of correct height s one of the first requirements. The best type of 1>oard is one that can be adjusted to several heights. Many homemakers have found that a board 20 to 24 inches wide and 45 to 48 inches long, which can be clamped to the regular board, will speed up the
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