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How to Check for and Treat Bed Bugs

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Although bed bugs were almost obsolete, they are back with a vengeance and something to check for at home, in hotels and even in movie theater seats. These pesky little buggers are small, wingless nesting bugs that feed on the warm blood of ... more »

How to Check Weather Stripping in Fall

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Drafty doors and windows can severely affect the heating efficiency of your home. Luckily, weather stripping is a simple process that can decrease those drafts. Over time, weather stripping can wear out or become ineffective, so you'll need to ... more »

How to Childproof a Workshop

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Your workshop is probably the one area most fraught with danger for little ones. It’s filled with heavy, sharp and tiny objects that can be swallowed easily. There are usually all sorts of toxic products in there that inquiring little minds could ... more »

How to Chlorinate a Well

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If you rely on a well for your private water supply, you may have to chlorinate to keep your water safe. Chlorination kills potentially harmful bacteria and can temporarily reduce or eradicate odors in the water... more »

How to Choose a Bathroom Faucet?

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Compatibility is an important factor. Pay special mind to how the faucet needs to be installed to see if it will work with your sink type. Other than that, the choice really depends on design preferences and cost bracket. You've got various ... more »

How to Choose a Chainsaw

By Murray Anderson

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Chainsaws have come a long way from the gigantic two-person machines that required two professional loggers to handle, all the way to the much smaller, lighter and convenient home tools they are now. While a chainsaw still isn't a tool that ... more »

How to Choose a First DIY Project

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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DIY, or do it yourself, is a great way to learn new skills and save money on your home repairs or other projects. Picking the DIY project that you want to tackle is the hardest part. A project that seems easy in the beginning can grow to become ... more »

How to Choose a Hanger

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There are many different types of hangers out there. Some are for retail stores and some are for home or business. When you are shopping for the right hanger to meet your needs, you could be confused about what type of hanger is really the best ... more »

How to Choose an Air Duct Cleaning Company

By LynnKeller

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This article gives you tips on choosing a company to clean the air ducts in your home to ensure they are reputable and knowledgeable... more »

How to Choose an Duct Cleaning Company You Can Trust!

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You will learn 6 things you must know before hiring just any air duct cleaning company. Many homeowners have never had their air duct system cleaned. You may just be becoming aware of the need and benefits to having your air ducts cleaned. How ... more »

How to Choose Between Battery and Electric Power Tools

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Battery or electric tools? Which do you choose? Both have distinct advantages and disadvantages. First you need to know what you kind of use your tools will be subject to and next you need to know which ones fit your needs. These ideas will help ... more »

How to Choose Safe Locks for Your House

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Safety is a big concern these days. Choosing the right locks can help keep you and your family safe. All locks are not created equal. Although many may look alike, there is a huge difference in how safe they really are... more »

How to Choose the Right Water Storage Tank

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You will get a brief overview on different types of large water storage tanks, the materials they are made of and "ballpark" cost for each type of tank... more »

How to Chop Wood in Fall

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you heat your home with a wood stove, it's important to gather wood during the fall. When you own lots of land, you can chop your own wood and cut down on the price of having it delivered... more »

How to Clean a Basement

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A clean basement makes you more organized and less stressed. It also helps eliminate pests, particularly spiders. By learning how to categorize and store your belongings, you can turn your basement into the largest walk-in closet you could dream of... more »

How to Clean a Bathroom Without Harsh Chemicals

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Many people dread cleaning the bathroom, not because of having a close encounter with the worst grime in the house, but because of the noxious fumes harsh cleaning chemicals generate. You can clean your bathroom just as well without these harsh ... more »

How to Clean a Chimney

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Overtime, fires in a fireplace deposit creosote on the interior walls of the chimney. Built-up creosote is a fire hazard. It can ignite and start a fire inside the chimney that can spread to the roof before the homeowner is aware of the problem. ... more »

How to Clean a Fireplace

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A fireplace that has build-up of creosote and soot is dangerous and a major source of chimney fires. Cleaning a fireplace is not a fun job, but it will help keep your house safe. Follow these steps... more »

How to Clean a Fireplace With a Cloth

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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It doesn't matter what reason you have for wanting to clean your fireplace, you can do it with a wet cloth. You must vacuum the fireplace first, however. Follow these steps to clean your fireplace with a cloth when it needs a good cleaning or ... more »

How to Clean a Front Porch With a Pressure Washer

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Clean your front porch regularly to maintain a welcome appearance to your home. For an extra deep cleaning use a pressure washer. The pressure washer will remove the dirt and grime from outdoor elements that build up over time. Rejuvenate your ... more »

How to Clean a Furnace

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Regular furnace maintenance is essential to keep your home heating system in top condition. Cleaning a furnace is not a difficult task, but it is an important one. Dust and debris build up in the system, creating friction and a possible fire ... more »

How to clean a glass shower and keep it that way!

By BLC-Girl

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It happens suddenly when you realize you can no longer really see into and out of your shower doors or glass shower walls. Soap scum and hard water build up create a film that does not easily wipe away and harsh chemicals are hard on your hands, ... more »

How to Clean a Pedestal Fan

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Pedestal fans in interior rooms should be thoroughly cleaned every other month. If your pedestal fan is outside on the patio or in a humid location, cleaning should be done every other week. Humid locations can cause the pedestal fan to ... more »

How to Clean a Pool with a Weak Pool Vacuum

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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Cleaning the pool means waging an ongoing battle with nature. It's even harder when your automatic pool vacuum has weak suction power. If you set up a weekly pool cleaning routine, where you do most of the work and leave your vacuum only minimal ... more »

How to Clean a Stainless Steel Microwave and Convection Oven Combo

By DonnaGrazia

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A Stainless Steel Microwave and Convection Oven Combo is easy to keep clean with just a few products you already have in your kitchen... more »

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