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How to Measure for Deck Joists

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Joists are typically 2 by 6 lumber beams that are set on an edge to support the decking boards. It's important to measure for your deck joists accurately, so you know how long the joists should be and how many you need... more »

How to Measure The Proper Amount of Mulch Needed for Your Property

By Todd Wessel

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Mulch is an excellent addition to the landscape but getting it to the garden, in the proper quantities, can sometimes be a hassle. It is usually ordered or bought only one time in the spring and because of this, it is important to order enough to ... more »

How to Minimize Salt Damage To Landscape Plants

By Todd Wessel

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When snow is falling and it’s the middle of the night, snow contractors don’t always think about the landscape plants that are on their sites. Many times, their sites are our communities and even sometimes, the fronts of our houses... more »

How to Mop the Floor without Cleaner or Sticky Residue

By bookmom

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The only time I have called a maid service was in a panic before a visit from in-laws. The house did need a good cleaning, but I was also beside myself because my kitchen floor was sticky. And I couldn't figure out how to fix it. I had tried ... more »

How to motivate yourself to clean

By honeybun18

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Here are a few tips to help making cleaning more enjoyable... more »

How to mount a satellite dish on top of a tree

By KDub

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Soon AFTER buying my first house I realized there was no cable TV available on our road. Since the house is like a cabin in the woods with lots of tall cedars around there was no clear line of sight to satellites located in the southern sky. As ... more »

How to Mounted Slate Water Wall Fountain

By Eppstein

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Learn how you can install an indoor water wall fountain and create a classy, relaxing atmosphere within your home or office... more »

How to Move From a Big City to a Small Town

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Moving is often an overwhelming and stressful event in any person's life, but moving from a big city to a small town requires dealing with a unique set of and challenges and changes. These steps can help you see past the culture shock and adjust ... more »

How to Move Orchids to Your Garden

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Transplant orchids to your garden so that you can enjoy them in a natural setting. Some cool-climate orchids can grow outdoors in USDA zones 9 and 10. In USDA zone 8, set your orchids outside for the summer... more »

How to Mulch a Garden with Pine Needles

By Allison Whyte

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No matter where you may live, you can always find someone who loves the pine tree on their property but can't stand the needles. Pine trees naturally drop a percentage of their needles as fall fades into winter. When those needles fall on a ... more »

How to Mulch Autumn Leaves

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The leaves in your yard can be useful tools if you are a gardener. It may seem tedious to rake up all those leaves every year, but leaves compost into nice nutrient-filled soil. You can also mulch autumn leaves and use them to insulate your ... more »

How to Mulch Your Garden with Crushed Shells

By Allison Whyte

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We gather them at the sea shore, we put them in shadow boxes and we make porcelain replicas to use as soap dishes. Who doesn't love shells? In fact, shells can be much more than romantic bric-a-brac. Using shells for garden mulch can provide ... more »

How to Mulch Your Garden with Stone

By Allison Whyte

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Mulching a garden with stone can lend a stunning visual effect and a formal touch to any garden. Using stone is a completely different ball game than using plant or shell materials, however, and you will want to consider the differences ... more »

How to Never Lose Your Keys Again

By PearlsWisdom

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Tired of losing your keys? Have you ever found them under sofa cushions, in coat pockets, or in the bathroom? Stop wasting precious time looking for them with these sensible, tried-and-true suggestions... more »

How to Obtain a Variance for Your Lot

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A variance is required whenever your plan for building a new home or addition violates the existing zoning regulations. Most frequently, a variance is sought to allow construction that is close to the property line... more »

How to Organize a Community Cleanup

By Christine Sostarich

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Organizing a community cleanup is a great way to get rid of unsightly litter as well as meet the neighbors and work together towards a common goal... more »

How to organize a pantry.

By meaghansfashion

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Does just looking in your pantry take your appetite away? Look no further for I have your answer!.. more »

How to Organize a Successful Garage Sale

By Tracy

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A garage sale is a great way to free yourself from excess clutter in your home and make some extra cash at the same time, but many people shy away from garage sales because they can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Don't be scared off. ... more »

How to Organize Belts

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Keeping clothing neatly arranged in the closet can be hard enough. Add small accessories like shoes, ties and belts to the mix, and order is even harder to achieve. Whether you have an expansive walk-in closet or use a small wardrobe to store ... more »

How to Organize Decorating Ideas

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Consider this scenario: You see a decorating idea in a magazine, perhaps the perfect sofa, color scheme or centerpiece how-to. You're sure you can find it again, but then you can't. Here are tips for tracking your decorating inspirations... more »

How to Organize Drawers

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Every time you jab your fingers rooting around in a disorganized drawer, you tell yourself you're going to organize it. This time, really do it. You can get organized using things you normally throw away, such as yogurt containers or film ... more »

How to Organize Your Closet

By lenamae1983

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If your closet looks anything like most peoples then organization is something you only dream of. The good news is that it is easily achievable to organize that mess in no time flat... more »

How to Organize Your Coupons

By writing4fun

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The Couponizer® is an organizing and shopping system for coupons and other discounts. Many of the coupons I clipped never made it to the store because I was not organized. They either expired or I just neglected to use them. Now that I ... more »

How to Organize Your Files at Home

By 40skydiver

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If you need help keeping your papers organized. Here are some ideas to get you good and started on being more organized... more »

How to Organize Your Garage

By Camille VanAarle

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Getting the garage organized seems to be on everyone's list of things to get done. The average garage is now larger than the 1950's home. The problem begins with the many uses of the garage and the lack of built in storage. Consider the steps ... more »