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Tips for Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse

By P. Allen Smith
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Much like gardening, you never know what to expect when it comes to surviving the zombie apocalypse. It takes street smarts, a steady hand and determination to keep a garden, and yourself, alive these days. Here’s a brief manual on …

How to Maintain Air Quality

By P. Allen Smith
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We met with air consultant Tana Kuykendall who shared the importance of air quality, and what you can purchase for your own home. For more home and gardening tips, subscribe to eHow Home, exclusively on YouTube.

Exploring an Antique Mall

By P. Allen Smith
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Someone’s trash can be your treasure if you just know what to look for in an antique mall. For more home and gardening tips, subscribe to eHow Home, exclusively on YouTube.  

Decorating a Bedroom With Antiques

By P. Allen Smith
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Whether you’re an empty-nester, or you’re simply redecorating, look to antiques for bedroom decor. For more home and gardening tips, subscribe to eHow Home, exclusively on YouTube.  

Using Baskets as Decoration

By P. Allen Smith
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With a few easy enhancements, baskets can be both useful and decorative. For more home and gardening tips, subscribe to eHow Home, exclusively on YouTube.  

Grow Potatoes Anywhere

By P. Allen Smith
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No space for a garden? No worries! These potatoes will grow anywhere you want. For more home and gardening tips, subscribe to eHow Home, exclusively on YouTube.  

Controlling Pests on Bay Trees

By P. Allen Smith
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Learn how to prevent common bay tree pests like mealybugs and scale. For more home and gardening tips, subscribe to eHow Home, exclusively on YouTube.

How to Garden in Raised Beds

By P. Allen Smith
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Grow vegetables in limited space with raised beds that are ideal for veggies. For more home and gardening tips, subscribe to eHow Home, exclusively on YouTube.  

How to Grow a Variety of Roses

By P. Allen Smith
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Come take a tour of the Southampton Rose Garden Society and learn how to grow different types of roses in your garden. For more home and gardening tips, subscribe to eHow Home, exclusively on YouTube.  

Get Colors Throughout the Seasons

By P. Allen Smith
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Maintain bright colors in your garden from early spring all the way to the first frost with these simple gardening techniques. For more home and gardening tips, subscribe to eHow Home, exclusively on YouTube.  

How to Measure for Curtains

By P. Allen Smith
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Measure twice and cut only once when you are making a new set of curtains. Follow these simple steps to creating and installing the perfect window dressings. For more home and gardening tips, subscribe to eHow Home, exclusively on YouTube.  

Become a Strategic Decorator

By P. Allen Smith
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Use pillows with different textures and colors to add style to your home decor. For more home and gardening tips, subscribe to eHow Home, exclusively on YouTube.  

Choosing Flowers for the Season

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Add color to your garden by choosing a variety of flowers that bloom at different times. For more home and gardening tips, subscribe to eHow Home, exclusively on YouTube.  

Reuse Old Lampshades: Painting Tips

By P. Allen Smith
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Freshen up some old lampshades with a fresh coat of spray paint to update your home decor. Check out these reused lampshades for an enclosed porch. For more home and gardening tips, subscribe to eHow Home, exclusively on YouTube.  

Art From Recycled Rice Bags

By P. Allen Smith
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You never know what you’ll find in an antique mall. Sometimes you’ll find great furniture and other times you may find old rice sacks from the thirties. Turn those rice bags into art work for your home in a few …