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How to Plant a Tree on Earth Day

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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A popular way of celebrating Earth Day each spring is to plant a tree in a public place. Communities throughout the United States participate in tree planting programs to raise awareness about the environment on Earth Day. You can join in the ... more »

How to Play Earth Day Games

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There are many ways to get kids and adults interested in celebrating Earth Day, including activities like flower planting, parades and spring cleaning. There also are Earth Day games that you can play to celebrate the environment... more »

How to prep your trip!!!

By driveyourself

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Well lets face it when comes to solving problems of heartbreak or just boredom travel will solve that because it certainly did it for me... more »

How to Prepare for Epiphany

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Christians prepare for Epiphany largely through the Advent and Nativity celebrations that precede it in the church year. But for some Epiphany is the "main event." Whether you take down your Christmas decorations or exchange gifts at Epiphany, ... more »

How to Properly Fly the American Flag

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The American flag is a symbol of freedom, and it is often the object of respect and honor. There are specific guidelines to follow when flying the American flag including location and positioning... more »

How to Quit Smoking and Quit for Good

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I started smoking at age 18 and finally stopped at age 30. In between, I quit smoking 3 or 4 times, the longest going about 6 months. When I finally quit for good, 17 years ago, I was up to about 3 packs a day. Up until I read this article in ... more »

How to Raise Earth Day Awareness

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The power of the conservation movement and Earth Day hinges entirely on collective efforts. A single person cannot recycle the world's plastic bottles, and he cannot plant enough trees to make a marked difference. You need to raise Earth Day ... more »

How to Read Organic Food Labels

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The contents on organic food labels can be as confusing to consumers as labels on products in a chain store. An accurate reading of organic food labels is a necessity if you want to protect your family from harmful toxins and dyes. There are ... more »

How to Recycle

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Recycling garbage made of paper, plastic or aluminum helps reduce waste, as well as aiding the environment and limiting the growth of our landfills. Renewable materials can be transformed back into useful products, which cuts down our consumption ... more »

How to Recycle Electronics

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Your collection of cell phones, toasters and other electronic devices will grow over the years. An investment in new electronics for your home and office creates the problem of finding the right place for obsolete technology. There are many ways ... more »

How to Recycle Oil

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The regular maintenance you perform on your automobile can be hazardous to the environment. Motor oil that is simply thrown out with your regular garbage will find its way into waterways and soil to injure flora and fauna. You can recycle oil ... more »

How to Recycle Your Computer

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Technology advances in leaps and bounds, and today's hot new technological item becomes tomorrow's paperweight in a distressingly short period of time. It's easy to forget how durable most technological items can be, and that an "obsolete" ... more »

How to Save Energy by Insulating Air Leaks

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The cumulative total of all heating and air conditioning lost through the average home's air leaks is equal to that lost through an open window. With the costs of electricity on the rise, it has become crucially important to save energy by ... more »

How to Save Energy on Heating and Cooling

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The process of heating and cooling a home is expensive. As natural resources dwindle and energy costs rise, it's more important than ever to conserve energy whenever possible... more »

How to Save Energy on Lighting

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Soaring energy costs have made it more important than ever to conserve energy whenever possible. One of the most common uses of electricity is for lighting. There are several simple steps you can take to save money on lighting and conserve the ... more »

How to Save Energy on Water Heating

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The heating of water for laundry, dishes and baths is among the most costly energy expenditure in any home. To save money on your power bill, it's important to conserve hot water and insulate your pipes to retain heat once it has been generated... more »

How to Save Energy When Constructing a Home

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There are many ways in which average citizens can save energy around the home. Since some of these methods require substantial investments of time, money and labor, home-improvement projects can be daunting. When constructing a new home, you'll ... more »

How to Save Gas by Biking

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Bicycles make a very attractive way of saving gas. They are people powered and expend no fuel, while still getting you where you need to go at a moderately rapid pace. You can save gas by biking. You need only examine your driving habits and ... more »

How to Save Gas by Driving Less

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In the first days of 2008, crude oil prices touched $100 a barrel for the first time ever. That means higher gas prices throughout the world, with some parts of the United States seeing $4.00 a gallon before year's end. You can help fight that ... more »

How to Save Money On Gift-Wrapping

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Wrapping paper is probably the most senseless item going. And at the least it is the most expensive item since you wrap the gift and then the person unwraps and then discards the paper. Environmentalists and other like-minded need to know that ... more »

How to See the Rehab UK Parliamentary Pancake Race

By Aimee Rogers, ehow UK

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The Rehab UK Parliamentary Pancake Race is a relay race in which the members of each political party from the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the Parliamentary reporters compete against each other. If you would like to see this event ... more »

How to Shop at Organic Food Stores

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Organic food stores offer vegetables, fruits and cooking supplies that are unavailable at major grocers. Your experience with traditional grocery stores may leave you unprepared to locate your favorite foods in organic form. You need to learn how ... more »

How to Shop for Energy Star Products

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The Energy Star label on home products has become a badge of honor for eco-friendly families. The federal government has applied a strict standard of energy efficiency toward dishwashers, dryers and other products available in retail outlets. You ... more »

How to Shop for Organic Clothes

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The process of locating organic clothes can be quite difficult. Clothing that is created organically uses natural fabrics created without pesticides as well as storage and marketing products with minimal environmental impact. There are many ways ... more »

How to Shop for Organic Foods

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The fundamental problem for consumers who want to pursue an organic lifestyle is locating organic foods. Supermarkets and chain stores offer foods labeled as organic, but there are plenty of broad definitions used by government bodies... more »

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