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How to Repurpose Antiques to Organize Your Home

By Dani Fausek

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The ultimate recycling happens when an antique is repurposed. With antiques available in shops, stores, rummage sales and even on eBay, reasonably priced items can be found almost anywhere. All it takes is a little imagination and ingenuity to ... more »

How to Set Deadlines for Yourself

By GreenKnitter

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Whether at home or on the job, setting deadlines for yourself is very important. It's simple to do if you treat self-imposed deadlines as you would a deadline from a boss. Read on to learn how... more »

How to start your kitchens' spring cleaning and think green while doing it

By loizousmith

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It's not always easy getting into the groove of spring cleaning. But once you start its almost too hard to stop and why not be green while doing it. Its an achievement you're sure to be proud of... more »

How to Start Your Own Food Buying Group

By gramgail

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I'll teach you how you can "take back" your budget and get it back under control. You'll learn how to not only spend less, but to eat healthier as well. A by-product of this lesson will be that you'll be able to help others who may be ... more »

How to Stock Your Project Room

By MelissaFouch

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If you're like me, sometimes you get this "urge" to make something. Whether it's knitting a scarf, making a hand-made birthday card, or creating a tile mosaic, the best part is making the mess! I am not one to plan in advance exactly what I'll ... more »

How to Store Books

By Lisa Smegal

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Whether you are a die hard bibliophile wanting to preserve your book collection, or just a book lover who needs to store some books, these simple steps will help keep your books in excellent condition when needing to be stored away... more »

How to Use Housecleaning to Reduce Stress

By Denise Witmer

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Having a clean home does wonders for relieving everyday stress. You can learn to reduce your stress levels by simply doing your housework... more »

How to Add a Key to a Keyring

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You have a key, you have a keyring, now you need to put them together. It's easy. There are two types of keyring. One has a little clasp on it and the other is simply a metal ring that overlaps on itself. Regardless of which you own, you will ... more »

How to Begin Clearing Major Clutter

By familybuddy

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Do you have clutter that is overwhelming you and just the thought of organizing things sends you to your favorite comfort food? Here are some simple steps to get you started... more »

How to change your address

By grouch

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Shopping around for a great spot to call your own? Once you have found it be sure that things don’t get lost in the commotion. This is a short how to on what you need to do next to let everyone else know about your great find... more »

How to Clean a Really Messy Room

By martinhitech

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We've all had one--the room behind closed doors, where no one, not even our best friend, is allowed to look. It's an embarrassment, a point of contention in the family, a black hole, where things go in but nothing comes out. How can you mount ... more »

How to clean house faster then Superman

By grouch

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OK so we have all seen him duck into that phone booth, change, and still have time to fly to the scene just in time. Impossible you might say but it is all about time management. If you employ the following steps you too could jump light years ... more »

How to Clean Out a Closet

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A change in seasons is a great time to clean out those closets. Cleaning out your closet will help you feel more organized, see what you have and allow you to organize your items with style. Your closet will be organized with style in no time ... more »

How to Clean Out the Playroom

By FPAEdit

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It's that time of year, you can hear Santa's sleigh bells ringing, the birthday party gifts are pouring in or family is coming for a long overdue visit. You know what comes next-a deluge of fabulous new toys. If you've already got a full ... more »

How to Clean Out Your Closet

By Cougar1002

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While it's not the most fun thing to do in the world, cleaning out your closet can help your everyday life a little easier and possibly make you some extra money. In this article, I'll show you some easy steps and tips to make this project get ... more »

How to Clear the Clutter

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You may have so much clutter piled up that it seems overwhelming. Ignoring the issue only makes it worse. It's time to tackle the clutter and clear it up for good. Here are some tips to help you clear the clutter in your home... more »

How to Conquer Clutter

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Over time, it creeps into the corners and cabinets, stairways and entryways, closets and cupboards of your home--clutter! Suddenly you're overrun with piles of unrelated stuff, some useful and some far from it. Junk-proof your life and keep only ... more »

How to Conquer Your Closets

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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It's said that clothing, like other areas in life, follows the 80:20 rule-- we wear 20 percent of our wardrobe 80 percent of the time. Cull your clothes and organize your closets, and you'll wear more of what you own more often--and have a closet ... more »

How to Create a Checklist for the House Sitter

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The plans are complete for your vacation and you have someone lined up to look after your home. To make the experience worry-free for both of you, create a detailed checklist that will prepare them to handle any situation. Make sure your ... more »

How to Create a Household Organizer

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Do you feel like your personal life is getting broken down into smaller and smaller fragments: sticky notes, business cards and take-out menus that stuff backpacks, pockets, purses and briefcases? Corral it all with a low-tech but incredibly ... more »

How to Create Storage Space in Your Home

By Dani Fausek

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The one thing no home has enough of is storage space. Whether a house, apartment or condo, everyone looks for someplace to put miscellaneous items. Here's a way to create storage space without having to build anything... more »

How to cut back on trash

By grouch

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The earth is one of the only things we can ensure we leave for our children. The ability to use, reuse, and recycle is one of the best skills we can teach future generations. Doing so will ensure that the earth is still around for our ... more »

How to Decide Where to Put the Family Computer

By Denise Witmer

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The family computer is becoming as popular as the television. Often, parents have the dilemma of where to put it. Use these considerations to help make your decision... 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 Any Room in a Day

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Clutter can be a source of stress. Is there a room in your house that is so cluttered that you feel overwhelmed when you enter it? Wouldn't you want to declutter it and be stress free? You can finally be able to let your friends in that room! ... more »

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