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How to Clean House

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A clean, fresh-smelling house is wonderful. The beauty of the site greets you as you arrive from work and keeps you feeling wonderful while you are at home. There are steps to make sure you always have a clean house. Sit down and think about what ... more »

How to Clean Less and More Quickly

By asmestad

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Everyone has there own cleaning techniques, speed-cleaning routines and tricks of the trade; however, have a read over some ideas that really simplify cleaning and that you may never have thought of yourself. Here are some helpful tips that might ... more »

How to clean your garbage disposal

By april ort

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Everyone loves the convenience of a garbage disposal, but no one likes the awful smell that can come from continued use over time. Here are some tips for ensuring that when you aren't using your garbage disposal, you won't know that it's there... more »

How to clean your gutters

By torque63

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Nobody enjoys gutter cleaning. But it's much more important than many homeowners think. Rain flowing over windows, doors and siding can rot fascia as well as door and window framing. It can erode the soil around your home and damage its ... more »

How to Clean your Roof Gutters

By Todd Wessel

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Clogged gutters can cause major water damage to your home if left unchecked. Do you know the signs of potential problems? Learn how to identify potential problems and how to safely clean... more »

How to Clean Your Walls and Keep Your Paint Intact

By MidniteWriter

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Thought you had to re-paint your latex walls to get rid of the dirt? These easy steps will prove otherwise... more »

How to Conserve Water in the Home

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Using household water more efficiently saves money and makes prudent use of a finite natural resource... more »

How to Control Tree Roots in Sewer Lines

By BuddyHollywood

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There is nothing more annoying than a toilet that won’t flush properly. Unfortunately, if the flow through the sewer has been completely stopped by roots growing in your sewer lines, you don’t have many options other than calling a plumber. ... more »

How to Eliminate and Prevent Mold and Mildew

By Ruby Bayan

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Eliminating and preventing the growth and spread of mold and mildew in the home is a constant challenge. The presence of moisture in the bathroom, kitchen, attic and basement makes these areas of the house the ideal breeding ground for fungal ... more »

How to Eliminate Bathroom Odors

By Ruby Bayan

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The bathroom is where we wash and groom our bodies, make ourselves comfortable and leave all our worries behind. In the process, the bathroom becomes a haven of dust, dirt, exfoliates and bodily fluids, which, together with moisture, encourage ... more »

How to Eliminate Fruit Flies

By sugaredup

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Summer bounties of fresh fruit and vegetables are on the horizon. Those pesky fruit flies always seem to show up and get on our nerves. Elminate them with a few easy steps... 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 Your Bathroom Floor (cheap)

By MiniSimp

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When you need to replace that horrible beat up floor, this is an easy cheap solution... more »

How to Get a Free Sample of Kitchen and Bathroom Caulk

By missforty

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There's a great new product from GE to make caulking and home improvement projects so much easier. It is single-use disposable caulk... more »

How to Get Discolored Grout White Again

By kllmomof2

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If your tile grout is slightly to moderately discolored, this product will make it look new again. I have tried bleach and a toothbrush, different sprays and cleaners, and none have given the result I've been looking for until I came across this... more »

How to Get Lowe's Coupons

By jollybee21

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Go to http://www.lowescoupons.net/ ... more »

How to Get Rid of Outdoor Rats

By SuperMom107

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Rats?! These pests are never welcome and often difficult to get rid of. They also carry pathogens and parasites. Without calling an exterminator here are some do-it-yourself ways to rid your outdoors of rats... more »

How to Get Rid Of Roaches

By Anthony Alarcon

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A safe non toxic way to rid you home of nasty roaches for good.javascript:WebForm_DoPostBackWithOptions(new WebForm_PostBackOptions("ctl00$MainContent$btnSavePanel1", "", false, "", "/contribute.aspx?id=2249907&panel=2", false, true)) SAVE & ... more »

How to Install a Doorstop

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Tired of door handles knocking scuff marks, holes and dents into your walls? Put up some doorstops to solve the problem... more »

How to Install a Generator for a Sump Pump

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Install a generator to keep your sump pump working during power failures... more »

How to Install and Finish Wallboard or Drywall Yourself

By Doodlebugs

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Installing drywall is an art but is not impossible for the average person to learn. Here are the basics... more »

How to Keep Bathroom Drains Flowing

By Murray Anderson

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Bathroom sinks end up getting all kinds of "yucky" stuff going down them. Toothpaste, shaving cream, whiskers, hair and soap scum are just a few of the things that can end up causing a blockage in your bathroom drains, making them drain slowly or ... more »

How to Keep Roaches, Ants and Spiders Out of Your House

By LTro

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It's springtime again, and now is the time to treat your house to prevent the invasion of food-loving bugs and other creepy crawlies... more »

How to Lower Your Mortgage Under the New Housing Rescue Law

By David Sarokin

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Congress passed a new housing rescue law that will provide mortgage relief to as many as two million homeowners in financial trouble. Here's how to make use of the new law to prevent foreclosures... more »

How to make a safe window cleaner.

By pixiemama

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This is a cheap way to make a family friendly window cleaner. Many cleaning products contain harsh chemicals that interfere with allergies. This window cleaner contains no harsh chemicals, however some people do have allergies to vinegar, if so ... more »

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