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How to Use a Water Softener

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A water softener may be a large initial investment but you can save a lot of money in the long run. It will prevent household repairs and save money on products. You will discover that just installing a water softener will make things easier for ... more »

How to Use an Electric Shower

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Mixing electricity and water just a few inches above your head may seem like a crazy way to take a hot shower, but they're safe if used properly. Electric showers are not common in the United States, but if you plan on traveling to a third world ... more »

How to Use Extension Cords Safely

By Murray Anderson

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Everybody's got at least one and some of us have a garage full of them—and probably none of us think of them as dangerous. However, according to the U.S. Product Safety Commission, extension cords are among the most dangerous electrical ... more »

How to "go green" in the home without making things worse for our environment.

By ABlackbear

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Look at the light bulbs we are using in our homes. Many people are going out purchasing the "everlasting" Fluorescent light bulbs because of the energy saving they bring... without realizing there are several 'even dangerous' downsides ... more »

How to Anchor a TV

By nypianos

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Proper mounting of your television ( tv ) is a very important detail if you care about your investment. Your tv is probably not free and neither is your home, so lets take a few easy precautions to make sure your tv hangs straight and safe:.. more »

How to Buy An Energy Usage Monitoring Device

By KTMg

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How to get a device that monitors your energy usage... more »

How to Care for a Wood Burning Stove

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Your wood burning stove is cost effective. Placed in the heart of your home, it offers warmth and a cozy gathering space. In order to enjoy the many benefits your wood burning stove provides, follow these care steps to ensure its safety and ... more »

How to Change a Tube Florescent Bulb

By michaelgavin

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It seems that almost everybody has a good light bulb joke to tell. In fact the funny thing is that when it actually comes time to change out our own light bulbs we sometimes are goofy too. Changing a tube florescent bulb can be challenging mostly ... more »

How to Check The Level of Propane Without A Gauge

By L1onherd

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Ah yes, today is the day for perfect steaks on the grill. Finally it is your day to call on family and friends to prove you have what it takes to concur the art of grilling! Not just concur but mastered the art of grilling. The time draws near ... more »

How to Choose A Vacuum Cleaner

By Walkaboutangel

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It finally happened.... my old Eureka gave up and has been laid to rest.... I got it in the 70's and it was old then..... So now I have to get a new vacuum cleaner... In the interim I have been using my son's shop vac.... works ok... but ... more »

How to Choose an Electric Fireplace

By Dave Donovan

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There is nothing quite like cozying up in front of a crackling fireplace on a cold winter's night. But have you ever priced out getting one installed? Luckily, homeowners can get all of the ambiance associated with a fireplace for a fraction of ... more »

How to Clean a Four Burner Gas Grill

By michaelgavin

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Anybody who enjoys grilling also knows that their grill will need to be cleaned from time to time. Since most foods will drip grease, fat and sauce onto the interior of the grill, the ashen remnants of this can build up over time and not only ... more »

How to Clean a George Foreman Grill

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The George Foreman grill is one of the greatest inventions for cooking healthy foods. The food is grilled perfectly and the fat is removed. When it comes to cleaning them though, that is a different story. Follow these steps to learn how to ... more »

How to Clean Rusted Cymbols

By Priszack

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Cymbals that are made of Bronze alloys are easy to clean. Cooking utensils until a few years ago were made of bronze and were commonly used in India. The technique used to clean these utensils can be used to clean bronze cymbals as well... more »

How to Fix a Trash Compactor

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If your trash compactor's motor is working but the machine won't flatten your trash, you could have a broken or stretched drive chain or drive belt. Tightening the belt or replacing it is a snap... more »

How to Hard Water Deposits and Buildup on a Shower Head or Facet

By grouch

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Home improvement does not have to be filled with loans, grants, and home remodeling contractors. You can buy home improvement supplies at your local improvement center store at discounted prices. There are some quick and easy fixes that don’t ... more »

How to Have an Environmentally Friendly Kitchen

By Hillary Marshall

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With today's environmental concerns, living a more green lifestyle is important to many families. Often people convert their kitchens, because after all the kitchen is the center of the home. Transitioning your kitchen to be a more eco-friendly ... more »

How to install a ceiling fan

By grouch

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This little number could not only add to the value of your home and the overall look but it could also lower your heating and cooling bills year round. Don’t be intimidated by the install this one man job can be done by even a novice in the ... more »

How to Lower Your Heating Gas Bills

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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Gas bills can make us sweat. Here are some tips on how to keep them low... more »

How to make a C or a D battery out of a AA battery

By grouch

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Manufactures do it all the time. It is a little known tip or fact that a new AA battery can power most devices and take the place of a C or even a D cell... more »

How to Make a Smoker From an Old Oven

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Nothing beats the rich flavor of foods prepared in a smoker. The commercial smokers can be quite expensive, and smoking foods at home doesn't have to be just for the wealthy. It is possible to make a smoker out of an old electric oven. This ... more »

How to Make Homemade Window Cleaner

By sugaredup

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Window cleaner is easy to make at home. Follow this recipe for a great cleaning solution... more »

How to Pressure Wash Equipment

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Pressure washing is a great way to clean your car, boat or barbecue grill thoroughly in minutes. The key to doing it right is to select the proper PSI (pounds of water per square inch) for the task at hand... more »

How to put out a grease fire in your kitchen

By WendyRenee

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Many people don't know what to do in the event of a grease fire in the kitchen. First instinct is to pour water on it, but that is the worst move you can make. The water reacts with the oil and can shoot hot grease and flames into your face. ... more »

How to Replace a Mailbox in a Brick Stand

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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When the old metal mailbox sticking out of your brick pillar is rusty and needs a face lift, seeing that big stack of bricks you need to pull the mailbox from is a daunting sight. Depending on the way your brick mailbox stand is built, there are ... more »

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