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How to Organize Your Garage Sale to Generate more Sales

By kllmomof2

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After doing garage sales for years, I would like to share some of my top secrets with you. I feel that the more organized you are, the more sales you make... more »

How to Organize Your Home Office

By Camille VanAarle

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Organize your home office and maximize your productivity and efficiency, leaving time for what you enjoy most. Eliminate wasted time, late payments, lost items, confusion and office stress by following these 8 steps!.. more »

How to Organize Your Home Office

By edmpages

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Beginning Strategies for an Organized Home Office: Tips and tricks to clearing out that clutter!.. more »

How to Organize Your Junk Drawer

By K Mueller Stroup

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Let's admit it--we all have at least one! Junk drawer, that is. Following this article, I hope to give you options that may keep you from having the traditional "junk drawer.".. more »

How to Organize your Kitchen

By Camille VanAarle

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For many, their kitchen is the family hub! To get your kitchen in order follow these easy steps to discover your kitchen at it's best... more »

How to Organize Your Kitchen In 8 Simple Steps

By L1onherd

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Is your kitchen in desperate need of organization? Sometimes it's the simplest ideals that make the biggest organizational impact on a kitchen... more »

How to Organize Your Pantry with Storage Bins

By ValerieDavid

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Pantries provide necessary storage in your kitchen, but these simple spaces often turn into overstuffed, disorganized messes. This leads to frustration and overbuying, as we purchase items we don't know we already have buried under twelve bags of ... more »

How to Outfit a Guest Room

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You can pattern a great guest bedroom after a first-class hotel room. Here is a checklist of ideas... more »

How to Overwinter Plants in a Greenhouse

By Dr. Christopher J. Kline

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This article presents step-by-step overwintering techniques for preserving plants in a greenhouse... more »

How to Pack a Fragile Item

By princessbride42

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I am very careful to pack fragile items so that they won't break in transit. This method is so simple and has always worked for me... more »

How to Pack Glass

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you are preparing to move or need to downsize and put items in storage, you know how worrisome packing glass pieces can be. Not only is glass fragile, it is also prone to dirt and smudges. Glass can become heavy or break if it is packed to ... more »

How to Paint a Laminate Countertop to look like real Granite

By DonnaGrazia

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Do you have an ugly or outdated laminate kitchen or bathroom counter? With just a little effort, and at a fraction of the cost, you can use paint to mimic granite. With my instructions you can make your countertops beautiful AND durable... more »

How to Paint a Tool Shed

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A fresh coat of paint is a sure way to liven up your tool shed. Yet painting takes time. According to Matt Weber the trick to a good paint job is to plan ahead and be patient. Rushing the process will only lead to frustration and poor results. ... more »

How to Paint an Interactive Wall Mural for a Child's Room

By ProjectsToMake

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Are you looking for an interesting idea in order to decorate your child's room? Interactive wall murals not only turn a wall into a focal point but also provide hours of fun for kids. There are many different ways to make a mural interactive. ... more »

How to paint paneled walls

By knewf

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When you are living in a home that has dark paneling and you want to lighten the atmosphere inexpensively, the solution is to paint or paper. Painting the walls is cheaper and can give you the effect your desire... more »

How to Paint Paneling Like a Professional

By MacDonald

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As a painting contractor for almost three decades, I'm sure I have painted several miles of paneling as people update from old dark wood to a contemporary painted look. Unless you use liner paper and drywall mud to smooth out paneling before ... more »

How to Patch a Leaky Basement Wall

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Leaks can occur in basement walls at any time and in any season. They are commonly located in poor masonry work and between the concrete slab foundation and joining walls. Water leaks can cause substantial damage to the structure if left unrepaired... more »

How to Patch a Small Hole in the Ceiling

By MacDonald

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The problem with patching holes in a ceiling is that the drywall mud or spackle sags or falls straight out. There is a clever little trick to avoid this and make a perfectly smooth repair on any ceiling. It's an easy two-step process... more »

How to Patch Drywall That has Texture

By TGoode

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Patching your textured sheetrock or drywall is a little more challenging than doing a smooth wall; but commercially available spray texture products (See “Spray Texture Product Example” link under resources below) permit a good repair. These ... more »

How to Patch Wall Paneling

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If your wall paneling has a hole or gouge, don't despair; a repair is not as difficult as you think. In most cases, a simple patch can make the paneling look new... more »

How to Permanently Label Clothing

By Sprice

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Keeping your houshold clothing organized can be important, especially when your children are in school and there is the potential for items to be lost. Whether your child is in grade school or college, labeling their clothing permanently can help ... more »

How to Pick a Mattress Topper

By bizewriter

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Whether you spent hundreds of dollars on a new bed that turns out to be too firm or you have an older one that is uncomfortable, a mattress topper is likely to provide relief. These tips can help you pick a mattress topper to get a better night's ... more »

How to pick just the right color scheme for your room

By mamie52

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Ever look at a room and think, I'm due for a change, But don't know where to start? This could help you decide what direction to go in... more »

How to pick paint for your project

By Rdouglas

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Selecting the type of paint for your project is easy, with a little advice from a pro... more »

How to Pick Prices for Garage Sale Items

By Anthony Delgado

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Are you getting ready for a garage sale and have no idea what to charge? There are many things to take into consideration in order to maximize your garage sale profits without hindering your ability to sell... more »