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How to clean silver

By homeservevideo

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Cleaning silver to bring back the shine. The HomeServe do-it-yourself guide to clean and polish silver easily. This silver cleaning solution can be used for cutlery, jewellery and more... more »

How to Clean the Condensation Pump on Your Central Heat and Air Unit.

By thesquirrelymom

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The condensation pump on a central heat and air unit pumps water that it removes from the air. In my case, the main unit is outside the house and the pump is in the basement, pumping water through a tube to the outside. Over time, the pump can ... more »

How to Clean the Walls in a Home

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The walls in your home need a good cleaning, periodically, due to handprints and other marks. Clean walls give your home a fresh smell and create a bright, inviting atmosphere. Think about the surface of your walls when choosing the chemicals ... more »

How to clean windows

By brytenyurday

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The one thing people do not like to do are WINDOWS! Cleaning them is no fun unless you have learned the secrets and techniques that I have used professionally and at home... more »

How to Clean Windows with a Pressure Washer

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Pressure washing, also referred to as power washing, can make your home's exterior look brand new. Use a pressure washer once a year to clean your house or use it to prepare your house for new paint. When pressure washing around your windows, ... more »

How to Clean Windows With Nontraditional Products

By April Hall

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Saving plenty of "green" by going green is more important than ever. A cheap and natural product to take care of a common household chore can be found already in your home. A little vinegar and an a sheet or two of newsprint are all you need to ... more »

How to clean your deck

By jasmor81

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Dirt and mildew can build up on your deck and can make it look bad and can cause damage... more »

How to clean your floors

By captmorgan7288

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How to clean your floors using floor cleaner and a mop.. more »

How to Clean Your Home After a Flood

By writesource

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Flood waters can cause both visible and hidden damage to your home. Sometimes, the damaging effects continue long after the storm has passed. Dangerous microorganisms can grow and prosper and cause health problems. If you know how to clean your ... more »

How to Clean Your Home and Eliminate Odors Using Natural Remedies

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Cleaning your home can be hazardous to your health if you are not careful. The chemicals and toxins contained in some cleaners can cause respiratory and other problems over time. You won't have to worry about any of this if you clean your home ... more »

How to clean your house if you have fleas

By Jenncat

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How to get rid of fleas.. more »

How to Cleang Carpet-For Austin Residential

By elizkiwi

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Carpet cleaning tips.. more »

How to Cleang Upholstery-Quick Tips for Austin Homeowners

By elizkiwi

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Upholstery cleaning tips.. more »

How to CleanTar From Vinyl Siding

By calicali57

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If you have a Tar stain on your Vinyl Siding, here is a simple way to remove it. Get your vinyl siding looking like new again! Get rid of the Tar!.. more »

How to Clear Standing Water From a Sink

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you find that water keeps standing in your bathroom or kitchen sink, then you will need to loosen it up with bathroom or kitchen sink products. You can find a few products on the market that can help loosen up standing water in the sink. Learn ... more »

How to Clear Your Drain With Egg Shells

By ggcolumn

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Here's an easy way to help keep your drains whistling with an item that's always around and often thrown away. Just follow these simple steps... more »

How to Climb on to Pool Screen Enclosure

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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There is nothing more relaxing than having a pool in your backyard. Forget fighting traffic to go to the beach. Your friends and family can simply enjoy the water right from the comfort of your own home. However, if your pool is enclosed to keep ... more »

How to Close a Summer Home for the Season

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Labor Day brings the start of a new school year, the changing of the weather and saying goodbye to lazy days as you begin preparing for fall. If you're fortunate enough to own a summer house, then you also have to close it up for the season. ... more »

How to Conquer Clutter

By beingparents

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We have in our homes,cars,offices and can not let go of it even though we know it is ruining our lives. It is clutter. This article will illustrate how to conquer clutter once and for all... more »

How to Conserve Energy and Reduce Your Electric Bill

By thndrstrck63

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Changing habits are hard, but not life threatening. With a little effort and some common sense, you can form new habits that may save you some money. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Control Carpenter Bees

By twinsprings

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Carpenter bees are a nuisance and do a lot of damage by boring holes in wood. You can take control of the problem with this simple remedy... more »

How to Control Dampness in Cellars

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Dampness makes us feel clammy and uncomfortable. It also rots wood, causes mildew, peels paint and allows metal to rust. Controlling dampness becomes a real time and money saver in terms of preventative maintenance. It will also make the basement ... more »

How to Control Pests in an Older Home

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Older homes and buildings are particularly susceptible to certain types of pests. If you have recently moved into the home, there may be stores of food crumbs or pest-nesting sites that you don't know about. Conducting a thorough search for signs ... more »

How to Control Pests in Wooded Areas

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Controlling pests in heavily wooded areas is especially difficult because of the amount of natural habitat available for them near the home. Living in a natural environment is a luxury that you don't want pests to interfere with, so keep ... more »

How to Control Powder Post Beetle in Log Cabins

By rheroux

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Lovers of log cabin or raw wood environment can have a problem with wood boring insects. The most common being the Powder Post Beetle, second in destruction to termites. This article will teach you about their life cycle and how they can be ... more »

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