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How to fix a toilet

By Simone Peront

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Don't worry off the bat if your toilet isn't working. Take these steps and you'll be fine... more »

How to Germ-free Your Kitchen

By Sholeh

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Maybe you've sent back a glass spotted with lipstick at a restaurant, or a plate with dried food stuck to it. Perhaps you notice crumbs in a post-dishwasher cup and wonder if you should use it. Do you always disinfect the cutting board after ... more »

How to Get a Bird Out of the House

By David Sarokin

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A wild bird has flown into your house, and is in a panic trying to get out. Here's what to do... more »

How to get candle wax out of deep candle holders

By Suexi

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Candles are lovely! They add warmth, depth, interest, and ambiance to a room or social setting. Some people like tapered candles, with their tall and stately elegance. Others like the big, 3- or 5-wick candles that seem to last forever! Still ... more »

How to get emergency 120 volt AC power anywhere

By desolator144

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Are you out of power because of a natural disaster or basically any other reason? Or do you just want to be able to use your appliances anywhere? Well here's the simple solution... more »

How to Get Free Rent

By chihova1

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Opportunities to get free rent by all three of these methods may be found simply by checking the classified advertising section of newspapers in the area you wish to live in. Most of the opportunities will be listed under "Help Wanted". ... more »

How to Get Prepared - September is National Preparedness Month

By Desula

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My Dad was a Boy Scout and he would always remind me to "be prepared". It's good logic. It is easier to be prepared and for nothing to happen, then to not be prepared and scramble at the last minute. Since Septemer is National ... more »

How to Get Ready for a Hurricane

By ~L Recker

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Hurricanes are one of nature's fiercest storms - causing damage and disruption in a wide area. Thanks to modern technology, we can prepare for them before they arrive. Here are some preparatory steps that will help you get ready... more »

How to Get Rid of Bats

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Bats are the stuff horror movies are made of. However, bats are actually beneficial mammals that consume large quantities of insects, particularly mosquitoes. They can also be disease transmitters, so we don't want them sharing our living space. ... more »

How to get rid of fleas in your house

By bmerritt

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Getting rid of fleas in your home is very important to the health of your pets, your family, and to prevent the further spreading of fleas. 95% of fleas actually live in your house or yard. I live in a heavily wooded area and I have a dog that ... more »

How to get rid of junk mail

By Valerie Deneen

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Each year, paper processing for junk mail wastes 28 billion gallons of water, and 100 million trees. Stopping junk mail is an easy and effective way to help preserve the environment. Eliminating unwanted catalogs and other junk mail from ... more »

How to get rid of Mold in the house

By Madie

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Mold is a fungus producing a furry growth on the surface of organic matter. It can make you sick if you don't acknowledge the problem. Leaving food out a long time can get molded. If mold appears in your household, you don't want anybody else to ... more »

How to get rid of spiders in your house

By KLMeire

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If you have spider problems like I did, you probably can't be in your home comfortably. Here's a simple solution... more »

How to Get your Free Personal Safety Report

By guardtoday

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Their comes a time when we all need to think of our personal safety. The sad fact is most of the time it is often to late when we react to what we need. I am the owner and Founder of Safe & Secure, A web site for your own personal safety. ... more »

How to Go Green and Recycle Your Computers, Printers, Phones, Televisions and Other Electronics

By David Sarokin

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Discarded electronic equipment doesn't just vanish. A lot of it actually ends up getting dumped in poor countries as toxic and hazardous waste, where it does incredible harm to people and the environment. Here's how to recycle your electronic, ... more »

How to Go Green!

By Christie Korth, CHHC AADP

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You can't help but have noticed how many people are jumping on the go green bandwagon. And for good reason. The polor ice caps are melting at an alarming rate and the envoironment is drastically chaging! Don't worry! You can help by using ... more »

How to green your kitchen

By LaurenSwan

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Making your kitchen green and eco friendly can be easy. Follow my tips for a non toxic kitchen... more »

How to Handle a Broken CFL

By magic1

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There are approximately 700 million CFL’s (compact florescent bulbs) in use in the United States today. It’s predicted that around 300 million new ones will be sold each year. According to Paul Abernathy, executive director of the Association of ... more »

How to Hardwire a Smoke Detector

By Dave Donovan

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Smoke detectors without batteries, or with dead ones, are the main reasons why people do not escape burning homes. A properly working smoke detector should be able to give ample warning (in most cases) that there is a fire in the home, allowing ... more »

How to have a Safe Summer

By meemee67

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Summer has returned. A season filled with picnics and cook outs, warm lazy days by the pool and camping trips. How safe are they? These smart tips will ensure you a safe and healthy summer... more »

How to Have a Senior Friendly Kitchen

By LilacGirl

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When planning a kitchen for a senior, think ease of use and safety above all... more »

How to help reduce emissions

By alwrg7

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The human race produces a great deal of emissions every day, but if everyone made a few small changes in their lives, they could reduce the amount substantially... more »

How to Hold Mail at the Post Office

By David Sarokin

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If you'll be away from home for more than just a few days, it's a good idea to have the US Post Office stop delivery for a while, and hold your mail and packages for you. Here's how... more »

How to Hurricane Proof Your Home

By Katelyn Thomas

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When you are in the path of a hurricane, getting out fast and getting to safety is a smart idea. However, if you have enough warning that the storm is coming, you probably want to hurricane proof your home as much as possible... more »

How to Identify any pill or Medication

By TiffanyPoe

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Sometimes you find a stray pill ,maybe in drawer , under a bed or god forbid in your child's mouth. whatever your reason your curiosity takes hold and you must know. what is this pill ?.. more »

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