General Home Safety

By almommabear

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Snow blowing is a wonderful way to remove the snow from driveways, walkways, paths, and roads after a snow storm or blizzard. It is much quicker and a whole lot easier than shoveling the snow. Once in a while, however, you will experience ... 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 a broke key out of a lock.

By Toyya

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Just imagine that you broke your key in your lock... 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 any 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 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 Rid of Ants

By bigmaho

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In the city it's cockroaches, in the suburbs it's ants. How do you get rid of them with out having to poison your home your food your kids and your pets? Easy..... more »

How to Get Rid of Ants Simply & Naturally

By AVTrailBlazers

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Ants crawling over counter tops never make for a good addition to your kitchen, nor do they look good when your friends come over. But, this can be remedied, and without harsh or harmful products... 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

By LeslieRClark

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I am sharing with you a product I have been using for over 15 years. This is an all natural product for ridding your home of fleas! And it works for up to a whole year! Any flea that comes into the house will die when it hits your carpet or ... more »

How to Get Rid Of Fruit Flies

By HollyC

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No matter how clean your house is, the chances are very good that you have fallen victim to a swarm of fruit flies at one time or another. As a matter of fact, many households attract fruit flies year after year. There is a quick, easy and ... 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 Mice - Part 2

By MeganK

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Nobody wants mice in their home. Here is another way to keep mice out of your house. It’s cheap and easy and safe for kids and pets... 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 Rats

By bar10dr98

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Rats can be very destructive to a home and your health. They chew through walls and wires, spread disease, and are generally a nuisance. If they're sneaking around your house, here is how you can get rid of rats... 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 Green Your Lifestyle

By Lindsay Evans

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More people than ever are taking notice of their personal impact on our environment. By making small changes to your daily routine, you can feel good knowing you are doing your part to conserve our natural resources and support eco-friendly ... 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 Have a Natural Garden

By Mackeybooks

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Your garden can be great for kids and other small critters when you keep pesticides out of it. Bring in birds and beneficial insects instead. There are millions of tiny beings out there sharing your yard, in a good way!.. 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 heat your home with firewood

By Gracie1402

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Heating your home using firewood can be done. Personally, this is our third year heating exclusively with wood. With the cost of propane or natural gas going through the roof (literally!), heating with wood can be a cost effective alternative. ... more »

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