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How to Abide by Freecycle's Rules and Etiquette

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Freecycle has a set of general rules created to ensure the group runs smoothly and stays on track. This means things like advertising are prohibited, along with anything that would make the group non-PG rated. When joining a group such as ... more »

How to Abide by Freecycle's Rules and Etiquette

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Freecycle has a set of general rules created to ensure the group runs smoothly and stays on track. This means things like advertising are prohibited, along with anything that would make the group non-PG rated. When joining a group such as ... more »

How to Actually See the Bottom of Your Purse

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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If your purse has become a dumping ground for every small item you encounter, it's time to banish the stale peppermints, four shades of lipstick and old receipts. Purging and reorganizing will help you find your keys, a pen or the bridge toll in ... more »

How to Archive Family Records

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Your old letters, diaries, Bibles and photographs are your family's history, and time is their enemy. Paper is biodegradable--a process you want to impede if your grandchildren are going to enjoy these documents. Fortunately, thanks to the ... more »

How to Arrange Refrigerator Shelves

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A refrigerator cleaning is in order if you have to plow through nearly empty bottles of salad dressing and containers full of leftovers to find what you need to make dinner. Arrange the shelves for easy access to everything and sustain food ... more »

How to Attach Utility Shelves to Concrete Walls

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Install utility shelves in concrete walls using wall anchors designed to be used in concrete. Determine if your concrete is solid or hollow blocks, and purchase wall anchors designed for your needs, or a multi-use anchor if you're unsure... more »

How to Be a Good Hostess

By klee13sb

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Show your house guest that they are important to you. Don't let the stress of having others at your home throw you off. Let others feel welcome and comfortable. There are a variety of ways that we can do all of these things and more. Read on to ... more »

How to Be a Pack Rat

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Saving everything can be a sign of frugal living or a mental quirk. Most people have a degree of pack ratting in their blood and are totally sane. If you feel the need to save, there are a few steps to take so you can walk through your home ... more »

How to BE GREEN and save MONEY doing it

By Juwabein

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We were sitting around with our children when my son who is 9 asked me how I felt knowing I was killing the earth. WOW! How do you respond to that? While the idea of saying you know I never gave MY parents this much of a hard time came to mind ... more »

How to Be In the Moment

By Camille VanAarle

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In my work as an organizer I meet many people who feel like they're running as fast as possible but not getting where they want to go. I've learned about three common blocks that keep people from the "Be" mindset... more »

How to be more organized

By Trisha2210

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Easy ways to be more organized even if you aren't a organized person normally... more »

How to Become a Freecycle Moderator

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you have been a Freecycle member for quite some time, you understand the benefits of being part of the group and the importance of having someone guide you in the beginning stages. For those who are natural leaders, it may make sense at some ... more »

How to Become a Freecycle Moderator

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you have been a Freecycle member for quite some time, you understand the benefits of being part of the group and the importance of having someone guide you in the beginning stages. For those who are natural leaders, it may make sense at some ... more »

How to Build a Simple Bookshelf

By Carol Callahan

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This is a simple template of how to build a bookshelf from materials available from your local home improvement store. For example purposes I have chosen pine but other hard wood materials can be used instead. The choice of wood and finish is ... more »

How to build your own reference libraries at home

By MissRhosWorks

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What you will learn from my instructions is how to save time looking through the phone book and looking through medical papers or bills and how to keep any information of interest to you. You will be able to rid yourself of a lot of unwanted, ... more »

How to Buy a Utility Cart

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Sometimes we just need that little extra bit of help moving something around. This is where a utility cart comes in. There are several different types to choose from and all have various uses. Use the following to help you determine what type of ... more »

How to Buy Cable Wraps

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Cable wraps protect cables from tangles, cuts, vacuum cleaners and pets. The average home has several types of electronic equipment that use cables and they often become a mess. A wrap organizes that cluttered look with little expense and time... more »

How to Buy Clothes Hangers

By ValerieDavid

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Closets can be a mess of old broken hangers, wire hangers from the drycleaners and a rainbow of colors that makes your closet look practically psychedelic. There is a wide variety of options for hangers, and good styles to suit each type of ... more »

How to Buy Garage Storage Systems

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Clutter--this one word might summarize your entire garage, where everything appears to multiply over time. You've accumulated so much stuff that you don't know what to do. Purchase a garage storage system to organize all that clutter. With ... more »

How to Buy Laundry Room Cabinets

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Purchasing laundry room cabinets is an excellent way to get more function and ease of use out of your laundry space. A variety of styles, sizes and functions of these cabinets are available. Adding cabinets to a laundry area can give you more ... more »

How to Buy Local Meats in Indianapolis

By Ashley Petry

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The abundance of local produce at farmers markets in Indianapolis is a sign of the growing “eat local” trend in Indiana’s capital city. As you bring home your heirloom tomatoes and organic rosemary, however, don’t forget that there are other ways ... more »

How to Buy Plastic Shelving

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Plastic shelving is useful for its waterproof nature and resistance to rust. Though plastic shelving units can be inexpensive and versatile, there are a few things to watch out for. It is possible to buy the wrong type of plastic shelving and end ... more »

How to Buy Shoe Racks

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If your closet floor is littered with shoes and you are constantly losing a match, then it's time to get organized. The best way to contain your shoes is with a shoe rack. Before you head off to the store, however, consider the following points... more »

How to Buy Storage Shelving

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Storage shelving comes in so many varieties that it's easy to buy the wrong kind and then regret the purchase. If the storage shelves don't hold enough and aren't appropriate to the environment, it wasn't a good set to buy. Instead, go through a ... more »

How to Buy Utility Shelves

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Utility shelves add needed storage to garages, basements, closets and other areas in your home. You can store tools, sporting equipment, household goods or other items that you need to get out of the way. Utility shelves come in a range of ... more »

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