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How to Clear Clutter for the New Year

By Donna DeVane

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Use the basics of Feng Shui to bring harmony and prosperity to your home and life... more »

How to Control Germs to Help Prevent Diseases

By designervcu

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Germs are very small living things that can cause disease. Some germs travel from one person to another. Other germs travel from animals to people. Germs cause many different kinds of diseases when they enter our bodies. They live and grow well ... more »

How to Control the Urge to Constantly Clean

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The urge to constantly clean can be a sign of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD. It is possible to curb these urges without the help of a medical professional. Visit a medical doctor or psychologist for help if you are not able to tame your ... more »

How to Cope after a Flood

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A flood is one of the most devastating acts of nature in the world. The waters do not discriminate between rich and poor. They are equal opportunity destroyers of possessions and takers of lives. Recovering from a flood can be painful, but the ... more »

How to Create a Natural Cleaning Kit

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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More and more Americans are going green. If you think you must have strong synthetic cleaners to make your home sparkle, remember that people were cleaning their homes long before modern products were invented. Natural cleaners are good for the ... more »

How to Create Your Own Household Fragrances

By hilites

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The air in the home can get rather stuffy particularly when windows are kept closed. Commercial household deodorants and sprays often have chemicals in them that may not be good for your health or may cause allergies. You can deodorize your home ... more »

How to Creatively Kill Ants

By Fossman

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Ant infestation is one of the most frustrating pest problems encountered. If it's too how outside, the ants come in. If it's too cold outside, the ants come in. And no matter how air-tight your home may seem to be, the ants always find a way. ... more »

How to Deal with a Building Superintendent

By Anish

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If you live in a building overseen by a superintendent, chances are you'll need him during an emergency. Here are ways to stay on his good side and ensure prompt attention:.. more »

How to Deal With Unremovable Screens in Window Washing

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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When washing windows, the best way to clean your window screens is to remove them from the window before washing them. Sometimes, however, the window screens are not removable. Here's how to deal with unremovable screens when washing windows... more »

How to Decide on a Vacuum Cleaner

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Very few people love to vacuum, but having the right vacuum cleaner can make the job both easier and more pleasant. Take some time to consider your options and prioritize your needs before making a purchase. The extra effort will help ensure that ... more »

How to Declutter a Closet

By KittyJ

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Does your closet seem full of items you no longer want or need? Perhaps some simple organization would make getting dressed in the morning a simpler affair. Follow this easy guide on how to declutter a closet... more »

How to Declutter your house

By brandy1123

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get rid of clutter.. more »

How to Decorate a Bedroom and Keep It Picked Up

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Decorating your room is usually very satisfying, especially when you get it all done, the room is clean and everything looks great. However, it can get messy again very quickly, thereby ruining the new look. Follow these steps to decorate your ... more »

How to Decrease Your Household Chores

By Megan8533

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Are you tired of constantly cleaning and feel like the household chores never cease or get easier? This article will give you a few ideas on how to decrease those chores leaving you more alone time and quality family time to enjoy... more »

How to Degrease a Cupboard

By missbon

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Cupboards can get a greasy appearance on the outside from every day cooking. Moisture, food particles and debris can stick to the surface, making it appear dirty. The inside of cupboards can also get dirty and can even become oily, especially ... more »

How to Delegate Chores

By vries

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With time being a major factor in our lives, at some point it becomes clear to us that we are not super-human. We can't do everything ourselves. This includes household chores. Although we'd like to do everything "properly," our own special way, ... more »

How to deoderize your dishwasher

By Jennip93

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Does your dishwasher have an odor to it? Here are two easy steps to get rid of the odor! Plus - an extra tip on how to clean out your dishwsher with items right out of the cupboard!.. more »

How to Deodorize a Carpet

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A clean carpet is a sign of a well cared for home. If it has been a while since you last deodorized your carpet, now is the time to do so. Pets make it essential to deodorize your carpet often. A fresh smelling carpet welcomes everyone who enters ... more »

How to Deodorize Rooms

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Everyday living can reduce your home's freshness. Chemical products can deodorize rooms, but often use strong artificial odors that irritate allergies. Deodorize rooms with common household products like vinegar, fruit, baking soda, vanilla and ... more »

How to Deodorize With Coffee Grounds

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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For many people, coffee is the first order of business upon awakening. Despite the daily ritual with coffee, few people think twice before tapping out their coffee grounds into the garbage bin. Coffee grounds are a remarkable deodorizer, and with ... more »

How to Deodorize Your Kitchen

By missbon

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Sometimes, cooking odors can permeate the air and linger, like those from cooking potent smelling items such as fish, garlic or onion. There are quick and easy ways to get the stink out of the kitchen and freshen the air. Read on to learn how to ... more »

How to De-Stress by De-Cluttering for National Get Organized Month

By REGGIE55

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In honor of National get Organized Month give yourself more space. In January we are done with the Holiday rush. Its cold rainy or snowing (depending were you live) So we are looking ways to use our time and energy.Get started by following these ... more »

How to Deter Mice Without Poison

By greenliving

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No one really wants mice in their home but to deter mice is a safer and more humane alternative than killing them with poisons. Even if you don’t mind killing mice, having rodent poison around can be dangerous to pets and kids, while leaking ... more »

How to Disinfect a High Chair

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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It is very important to disinfect surfaces used for food preparation and serving before and after using them. This rule applies to high chairs as well. Children are not likely to keep their food on their plates, and you don't want a child eating ... more »

How to Disinfect a Refrigerator With Antibacterial Wipes

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The refrigerator can be one of the dirtiest and most germ-ridden things in your house, next to the toilet bowl. Even with regular spot cleaning, you'll find crumbs, residue and small spills inside. Antibacterial wipes are perfect because they are ... more »

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