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How to Choose a Water Heater

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Before you're faced with making an emergency purchase to replace your water heater, learn what your options are. You could save a lot of money in up front costs as well as lifetime operation if you consider energy efficiency, type, and ... more »

How to Clean a Stove Exhaust Fan Filter

By Workinggirl

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Cleaning the grease from the protective filter on your stove's exhaust fan can be difficult because of its textured metal surface. Here's a method for removing the grease that doesn't require any elbow grease!.. more »

How to CLEAN HARD WATER SPOTS FROM YOUR WINDOWS

By DUSTYMILLS

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Sometimes the windows in our homes or cars have terrible water spots that you can't seem to wash away, no matter what kind of soap you use. Maybe it's because you use well water which contains minerials that leaves the white residue that dries ... more »

How to Clean Ivory

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Ivory always seems to yellow with age and lose its beautiful soft gleam. Many pianos look old and worn because the ivory keys are discolored or broken. You can keep ivory lovely with proper care and regular cleaning... more »

How to Clean Mold Off a Roof

By Murray Anderson

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Mold or mildew makes black ugly streaks on a roof. Not only is it unattractive, it can actually shorten the life of your shingles, so you really should get rid of it. There are a number of commercial products available that will get rid of mold, ... more »

How to Clean Moss From Concrete

By Tsunami

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Do you have Moss Growing on your concrete surfaces? Maybe you just have mold and mildew. This artical will give you the 101 on cleaning a concrete surface and treating it to KILL | Remove | Prevent Moss | Mold | Mildew from concrete surfaces.. more »

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

By binder

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This is a few of things I've done to clean pesky messes on the ceiling before. I hope it helps... more »

How to Clean Smoke Damage from Walls and Fixtures After a Small Fire

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Smoke can make a mess of walls, drapes and fixtures. Although the task looks daunting, there are ways to make cleaning soot and odors efficient--and nearly painless... more »

How to Clean Unsealed Tile Floor Grout

By Lorin Neikirk

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Cleaning tile grout is as easy as 1-2-3!.. more »

How to Clean Windows

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Brighten up your outlook by stripping off those layers of grime. Here's how to get your windows squeaky clean and streak free... more »

How to Clean Your Apartment When You Move

By iwuvstaylin

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When the time comes where you have to pick up your things and go, make sure that you leave the place as clean as it possibly can be. Especially if you live in an apartment. Not only will this be courteous to the people who move in after you do ... more »

How to Clean Your House

By xrayness

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If you are reading this article, then you are interested in maintaining a clean home. This article will give you some tips into how to keep all the rooms clean and have some fun at the same time... more »

How to complete a site evaluation for a solar energy system rental.

By Daniel Stouffer

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Concerned about global warming and the release of Green House Gases? Want to lower your carbon footprint? You might just be able to if your home is a suitable match for a solar energy system that is now being offered on a rental basis... more »

How to Conserve Power in the Summer

By Ruby Bayan

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Summer heat takes a huge toll on every homeowner's utility bills. By conserving power during the hottest months of the year (traditionally June through August), you can keep you and your house cool while saving a few precious dollars. Here are ... more »

How to Control Dust Mites

By meemee67

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If you're allergic to dust mites, like I am and so are millions of people are , you need to take steps to minimize them in your home. Believe it or not, there can be thousands of these tiny creatures in one ounce of dust! Dust mites are found ... more »

How to Cut Electrical Usage

By michellee

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Saving money around the house can be easier than you think. Sometimes it is a necessity or just a desire and these tips can help... more »

How to Defrost a Freezer

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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These days, many people are lucky enough to have frost-free freezers in their homes. However, there is hope for those who must still battle the small icebergs that grow their freezers. Here are several effective methods for melting those glacial ... more »

How to Eliminate the Mildew Smell in a Washing Machine

By danielzrib

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When you start to notice that mildewy smell emanating from your washing machine, realize that it's time for some maintenance!.. more »

How to Find the Fuse Box or Circuit Breaker Box

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The circuit breaker box or fuse box is the site that receives your main electrical services and regulates the flow of electricity into different parts of the house. If you're performing electrical maintenance or experience a loss of electrical ... more »

How to find wood studs in walls.

By w1z111

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Finding a wood stud in a wall is one of those guessing games none of us really needs! While it is not rocket-science, all too often, we end up with a series of nail-holes leading nowhere, or, worse yet, crumbled plaster (older buildings) and ... more »

How to Fish Wire Through a Ceiling

By Dave Donovan

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When you are doing your own remodeling or electrical repairs, you can sometimes find yourself in difficult situations. Cold, cobweb-filled crawl spaces, damp basements and tight attics are all just a part of the job. Running electric across a ... more »

How to Fix a Garage opener !!

By valjen2007

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"Open sesame!" Garage door openers are the unsung heroes of modern life. Without them we would have to actually get out of the car to open the door. With them we simply push a button and drive right in—unless the opener doesn't work (or ... more »

How to Fix a Leaky Faucet

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Tired of seeing your money go down the drain? A leaky faucet can cost you a significant amount of money if it is not taken care of right away because it will not be long until those drops have accumulated gallons of water that have gone to waste. ... more »

How to Fix Paint Spots on Brick

By MacDonald

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There's unsightly drips, runs and smudges of paint all over the brick work on your house. You tried paint remover and a wire brush, but that just left pinkish smudges that look even worse. You powerwashed your house, which left both the brick and ... more »

How to Fix Rusty or Loose Nuts and Bolts

By Sheila Wilkinson

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When nuts and bolts are rusted in place or stripped, it can be a lesson in frustration trying to remove them, especially if they're special sizes and you want to reuse them. This isn't always possible, but it is more often than not. Use the ... more »

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