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How to Save Money with Lower Wattage, Energy Saving Light Bulbs

By LightBulbLady

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Would you like to save money on your electric bill? Find out how to save hundreds of dollars in electric costs by using lower wattage, higher efficient light bulbs; all while being environmentally conscious. It’s a no brainer... more »

How to Save on utility bills in an apartment

By Suexi

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There are many web sites available that tell people how to save on energy and water costs when they live in their own homes. But what about for us folks who rent an apartment and generally don't have access to or are allowed to make such ... more »

How to save on your water bill

By thesquirrelymom

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This past winter our water supply got dangerously low. We were asked to cut water use by 10 percent, we cut our water bill in half using these methods... more »

How to Shampoo Carpet

By Hillary Marshall

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Shampooing a carpet is pretty easy. It only requires the right equipment and some basic preparation. Once you shampoo your carpet once, you will want to do it all the time. It is always nice to make something old and dirty look brand new... more »

How to Spackle

By meemee67

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Spackle is used for walls that have taken somewhat of a beaten over the years. You might have thought it difficult but really, it's a no brainer. Here's how... more »

How to Spring Clean Your Windows

By only1special1

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Spring time also means Spring Cleaning! What better way to let in all of that beautiful spring weather than by cleaning your windows? Here are the steps to an easy way to thoroughly clean away all of that winter grime that has built up on your ... more »

How to Start A Pressure Washing Business

By dovinea

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If you are interested in owning a pressure washing business, learn how to get started... more »

How to Stop a Forced Air Furnace From Making a Bang When it Shuts Down

By Garlic

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If your forced air furnace is making popping or banging sounds, a few screws may be all that is needed to make your home quiet again. The noises you hear are typically from the expansion and contraction of the duct work as it warms with heated ... more »

How to Stop a Forced Air Furnace From Making a Bang When it Shuts Down

By stockerhouston

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When the duct work in your vents contracts and expands during the heating process, it can cause a popping or banging sound. This is called "OIL CANNING." Unfortunately, there is no simple solution to fixing this. There are some steps ... more »

How to Stop Drafts At Switches And Outlets

By w1z111

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Believe it or not, your switches and outlets; especially those on outside walls; can be sources of drafty infiltration to your home. Of course, such infiltration adds cost to your energy bill. You can eliminate that cost quite easily and ... more »

How to Succeed as a First Time Homeowner

By llreynolds

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You've shopped and gotten your first mortgage and you've survived your first closing because you had the sense to engage an attorney to help. Now you're standing in the middle of piles of boxes wondering what you've gotten yourself into. Home ... more »

How to Take The Trash Out

By alexagape

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Taking the trash out may sound like a simple job but we need to look at the whole picture... more »

How to Tell if a Surge Protector Outlet is Broken

By ProfessorSprout

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Easy to check out.. more »

How to Test Your GFCI Outlet Receptacle

By ProfessorSprout

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A simple check can be a life saver!.. more »

How to Unclog Drains Without Using Chemicals

By xtraordinary

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If you have a slow drain or a moderately clogged drain, simple household items that almost everyone has in their kitchen already can usually do the trick... more »

How to understand how a Septic Tank Works

By capeside

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Septic system.. more »

How to Use a Transformer for 110V Appliances Overseas

By hottieballer

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So you've moved overseas and you've brought all of your appliances. Appliances in the U.S. are generally 110-120V. Europe runs on 220-240V. Your appliances won't work just by plugging them in using a plug converter. In fact, if you did that, ... more »

How to Use Less Water

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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You probably already know the importance of conserving water both for the well being of future generations as well as to save money on your water bills. By making simple changes in the way you use water on a daily basis, you can help contribute ... more »

How to Varnish Tiles

By Select Visions

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Varnishing tiles can be done many ways. The easiest I have found and have done on my tiles is using the clear spray. If they are older this will also penetrate the tiles to make them look newer... more »

How to Winterize a Mobile Home

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you're living in a mobile home and facing your first winter, you may not be aware how difficult it can be to keep a mobile home warm. Taking the proper steps to winterize your mobile home cannot only help keep you warm, but keep your heating ... more »

How to Winterize a Summer Home

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Snowbirds live in dual homes. They use one for mild summer months, and travel to the other to get away from winter weather. When it's necessary to close up a house and leave it abandoned during the oncoming winter, take certain precautions to ... more »

How to Apply for the Citizens Energy Fuel Assistance Program

By Amanda Morin

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As the winter weather turns colder and the cost of heating fuel rises, low-income families sometimes have to make hard choices about how to budget their money. Knowing this, Citizens Energy (in conjunction with CITGO) has instituted a number of ... more »

How to Be Ready for Those Sudden Electricity Blackouts

By Cloey

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Have you ever been caught in a blackout and couldn’t remember where your candles were? Or was it cold and you couldn’t get that instant heat into your home? Here are a few suggestions that will help you to prepare for those sudden electricity ... more »

How to book a skip hire or bin hire online

By by0ung

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There are a few little things you can do to save a few extra dollars on your next skip hire... more »

How to Build Your Own Energy Saving Products

By Save and Make Money

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Like all of us, we are being crunched by the increasing costs of fossil fuel power production. Find out how you can get simple plans to build a wind power generator, solar panels and even make your own bio diesel... more »

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