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How to fix a sticky drawer

By Natalie Hernandez

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Having a drawer that sticks is a common problem. The first thing that you need to determine is where it is sticking... more »

How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole with a Golf Tee

By ctmem

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Have you ever had a hinge loose or a cabinet door swing wrong? Chances are the problem is a stripped screw hole. There are many ways to fix them, most of them involve many tools and a few hours. This method is both cheap, easy, and fast... more »

How to fix a toilet chain when the hardware store is closed.

By debsroom

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Occasionally tragedy strikes the bathroom and it is after hours at the hardware store. Here is a quick fix for toilet chains that will last you about 3 weeks... more »

How to Fix a Wobbly Table

By Sunshine75

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Here's an easy way to fix that darn table that's always shaking and uneven... more »

How to Fix Cracks in Concrete

By Josienita Borlongan

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Concrete is an expensive material. When concrete is cracked or damaged, replacing it would be costly both in terms of time and money... more »

How to Fix Dryer Lint Problems

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The average dryer handles about 477 loads of laundry each year, creating a lot of multi-colored fuzz in the form of dryer lint. Lint build-up affects dryer performance and can pose a fire hazard. Cleaning the lint trap after each load helps, but ... more »

How to Fix PVC Water Pipes

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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When your plumbing springs a leak, you don't always need to call a plumber. Especially if you have PVC water pipes, the steps to fix a leak are not that difficult. Fix PVC water pipes yourself when you have a simple leak... more »

How to Fix Textured Plaster Walls

By Andrea Bullock

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When the time comes to fix textured plaster walls, you want to be fairly certain that you can indeed get the job done. Plaster walls are a fact of life for many people around the world. If you have a home with plaster walls, keep reading to learn ... more »

How to fix that Summer Burnout in your Perennial Garden.

By GreenGardenChic

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Yuck! Every year my garden goes from a beautiful spring display to the flattened out, yellowing and gray foliage of spent perennials. Let me show you how I get over that late-Spring/early-Summer garden lull. How I clean-up and get some new ... more »

How to fix your garbage disposal

By Jarhead77

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If your garbage disposal stops working the first thing to remember is NEVER PUT YOUR HAND DOWN THE DRAIN INTO THE DISPOSAL. There are 2 main things to check first... more »

How to fold a fitted sheet by yourself.

By SisterNancyRuth

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Folding a fitted sheet neatly by oneself has baffled mankind for ages! Here is an easy way to solve this mystery... more »

How to Fold a Towel Hotel Style

By pepsmkt

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Ever wonder how neatly folded Hotel Towels are. This article shows you how you can do this at home.. more »

How to Fold Clothes Fast

By Meredith Simonds

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If your clean clothes sit wadded up in a laundry basket simply because you don’t have time to fold them, think again. Here’s how to fold clothes fast – saving time on laundry now and without wasting time on ironing wrinkles ... more »

How to Force Tulip Bulbs

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A good way to brighten a dreary winter day is to have a pot of colorful flowers blooming on your windowsill. Normally tulips bloom in the spring after a fall planting. However, with a few simple steps, you can force tulip bulbs to bloom in time ... more »

How to Fragrance Your House Using Your Light Bulbs

By Melanierose

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Tired of having to light candles everywhere? Does the automatic air freshener annoy you everything it goes off? Oil burners typically become black over time no? Well I have an idea that can help you over come these issues... more »

How to Free a Stuck Master Lock or Combination Padlock

By Doodlebugs

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If you have a stuck Master Lock or padlock and are feeling like taking the bolt cutters to it try this first... more »

How to freeze fresh corn on the cob

By piscean6724

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If you love the taste of fresh corn on the cob then follow these simple steps to have that same fresh taste all year long... more »

How to FRESHEN-UP THOSE "DRY CLEAN ONLY" DRAPES

By DUSTYMILLS

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DRAPES & CURTAINS DO GET DUSTY JUST FROM HANGING THERE! GET RID OF THAT DUST AND MUSTY SMELL WITH THESE EASY STEPS......... more »

How to Furnish a Fantastic Modern Living Room

By 1 Lorrie Browne

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Here’s an easy way to successfully furnish a fantastic modern living room!.. more »

How to Garden in a Cat Litter Container

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Container gardening is becoming a popular version of gardening. While most container gardeners might use the typical garden pot for gardening, some may find alternative ideas. Grow your next garden in a cat litter container for something ... more »

How to Garden Without Injury

By Virginia Allain

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There are dozens of ways to hurt yourself in the yard and garden. Take some simple precautions to protect yourself from injury. Enjoy your gardening and landscaping time without pain. Here's how to do this... more »

How to Germinate Cucumber Seeds Overnight

By Nannette Richford

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Don't risk planting cucumbers seeds in the soil and hoping for good germination. Poor weather conditions, especially cool wet soil, can quickly turn your seeds to mush and you will end up replanting seeds in order to get a good crop. Germinating ... more »

How to Get “It” Together: Lists Put Your World in Order

By Jennifer Tankersley

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Lists are a powerful tool to getting and keeping your home and family in order. If you have ever experienced "Information Turmoil", then please find out what putting all of your mental debris down on paper can do for you... more »

How to Get a FREE Air Wick Fresh Matic Automatic Sprayer

By *Janet Ford

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Free stuff is always good. This offer is for a FREE Air Wick Fresh Matic Automatic Spray. Up to 2800 Sprays which will last for up to 60 days of automatic freshness... more »

How to get a free sample of cleaning cloths (get free stuff!)

By onederland

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Who doesn't love a freebie?! Get a free sample of Scott Xtreme Rags! Scott's new cleaning product is an extra-strength version of the current one. These cleaning cloths are strong enough to clean up anything; now anyone can have a clean home, ... more »