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How to Organize Spring Cleaning

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Springtime is the traditional time to remove the winter blues from your home and make it ready for the long days of summer fun. It's also a good exercise in taking stock of your home and its contents. Just make sure that you share the work--and ... more »

How to Organize Stuffed Animals

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They're cute and cuddly, they keep your kids warm and secure at night and they are total space hogs. All those stuffed animals that your children just had to have are taking over their bedrooms and soon there won't be any room left for your kids. ... more »

How to Organize the Attic

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As any curious 8-year-old can tell you, the attic is a cool place to find all sorts of treasures. Others value attics for storing items that aren't needed every day. Just remember not to keep candles, electronics, delicate fabrics, photographs or ... more »

How to Organize the Basement

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Moisture poses the biggest threat to using a basement for storage-- you'll face a constant challenge to keeping things dry. These steps will show you how to keep most of the water out so that you can take advantage of an ideal place to stash a ... more »

How to Organize with Hanging Shoe Caddies

By Sheila Wilkinson

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For most of us, there's no room in the house that couldn't use a little organizational help. Shoe organizers that hang on walls or doors can be found really inexpensively at any dollar store. For heavier items, you can find better quality and ... more »

How to ORGANIZE YOUR BATHROOM

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USING THE SHOE ORGANIZER HANG INSIDE ON THE BATHROOM DOOR.FILL WITH CURLING IRONS,MAKE-UP,BRUSHES,Q-TIPS.COTTON BALLS,XTRA SHAMPOO AND SOAP.AT THE BOTTOM SOMETIMES THE SLOTS ARE BIGGER AND YOU CAN KEEP READING MATERIAL IN THOSE SUCH AS ... more »

How to Organize Your Children’s School Stuff

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There's library books, volunteer forms, schedules, permission slips, homework, classwork. At times, the paper literally seems to fly out of your child's backpack. Fortunately, you can gain control over all the chaos... more »

How to Organize Your Closets Using IKEA Products

By ValerieDavid

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It's easy for closets to become disorganized, especially when there's only 1 rod or shelf and not much room for anything. The best option for reclaiming your closet is to completely rethink and reorganize the space with a variety of storage ... more »

How to Organize Your Kitchen

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You've got three half-full bottles of vinegar in your cupboard and your utensil drawer is a minefield of knife tips and mangled wire whisks. Time to get organized!.. more »

How to Organize Your Photos

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You love snapping those pictures and then flipping through the newly developed packet of captured memories or scrolling through your digital images. But you may not love the next step--doing something with all those photographs. Start today to ... more »

How to Plan a Yard or Garage Sale

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You've been organizing and decluttering like mad; now it's time to get rid of what you've culled. The secrets to a successful garage sale are ample preparation, team organization and sales presentation. Do your prep in advance and relax on the ... more »

How to Plan a Yard Sale

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Everyone has things around their house that pile up and eventually need to be eliminated. The best and most profitable way to do this is with a yard sale. Yard sales are relatively easy to plan for and even easier to clean up after, giving you a ... more »

How to Prepare for a Move Out of State

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Moving out-of-state is a life-altering event, but with the proper preparation, things can go a lot smoother than you think. Here are some suggestions for making your move without a hitch... more »

How to Prepare Grab 'n' Go Activity Bags

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Tired of running around the house trying to put together everything you need at the last minute for a day trip or activity? Stow essential items in a designated tote bag in advance to save time and frustration when you want to get out the door ... more »

How to Prepare Your Home for Spring

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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During the long winter months, you may have been huddled inside your home with the doors and windows closed to stay warm. Now your house is stuffy with potential stale smells and allergy triggers from lack of air circulation. Here's how to open ... more »

How to Recycle Plastic Grocery Bags

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Plastic grocery bags Type 2 (high-density polyethylene film - HDPE) and Type 4 (low density or linear-low density polyethylene film - LDPE/LLDPE) can be recycled at your local supermarket and other locations. Once the bags are recycled, they are ... more »

How to Save Money on your Grocery Bills.

By andyin137

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How to Save Money when grocery Shopping. How to save money and have a fully stocked Pantry ... more »

How to Save Space in the Kitchen

By Ruby Bayan

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The kitchen is often the home's hub, where the family gathers to prepare food, share meals, and even entertain friends. When kitchen space is optimized, food preparation and tidying up becomes more efficient, comfortable and pleasant. Here are ... more »

How to Set Up a Reminder System

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What if there existed a magic system--one that always told you what bills needed paying or birthday cards sending (and when), where to find directions to the company retreat and when the cutoff was for buying season tickets? Relax. It exists--and ... more »

How to Simplify Housework With Daily Routines

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If you often feel overwhelmed and exhausted with housework on a daily basis, you're in good company. Chances are you may not be doing all you could to help simplify housework with daily routines. Just a few tweaks here and there could be all ... more »

How to Stay Organized

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Getting organized is one thing; staying organized is another. Breaking the habit of being unorganized takes longer than initally making sure to put things in their place. Once you get your possessions sorted and organized, take care to continue ... more »

How to Stop Telemarketers and Junk Mail

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Your home phone number and address are a hotly traded commodity for retailers, telemarketers, credit card companies and direct-mail companies. Guard your private information carefully to help prevent it from getting into their hands. Here are ... more »

How to Store Books

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Properly storing books is an important part of their care. The ways in which you choose to store your books can largely effect how long they remain a part of your collection. Box your books upright in acid-free materials and store them in a cool, ... more »

How to Store Paint and Other Hazardous Materials

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Paints and potential poisons require careful storage. Caked and driedout paint can be annoying, but fires or bodily harm from caustic substances pose far more serious concerns. Prevent these problems by following a few simple guidelines... more »

How to Take Control of Your Junk Drawer

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Everybody's got one--the inevitable junk drawer. What would you do without this catchall container of matches, batteries, nails, stamps, safety pins, birthday candles, useless keys and whatever else the cat dragged in? You don't have to live ... more »

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