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How to Provide Adequate Lighting to Indoor Plants

By Ruby Bayan

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Hundreds of plant varieties are grown as houseplants because they thrive in indoor low light conditions. This doesn't mean that their light requirements can be ignored or neglected. In fact, a common affliction among indoor plants is light ... more »

How to Providing Plants with Proper Light

By Dr. Christopher J. Kline

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Most so called “house plants” have low light requirements and can generally be grown indoors without additional lighting. Where things get a little more complicated is when vegetable and fruit producing plants are added to the indoor garden, or ... more »

How to Prune a Leyland Cyprus

By Richardthe3rd

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The Leyland Cyprus is a fast growing evergreen tree that naturally grows into the classic “Christmas tree” shape. These trees rarely need pruning except to remove dead branches and multiple leaders. Learning the correct way to prune a Cyprus is a ... more »

How to prune a weeping cherry tree

By Gracie1402

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One of the biggest pruning mistakes is cutting off branches in the wrong place. Without knowing it, many people tend to leave too much of a stub when removing branches. Once the stub dies off, it makes an entry point for disease and insects. ... more »

How to Prune Azaleas

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Azaleas are popular garden shrubs that bloom every spring or during the early summer. The colorful blooms add a beautiful touch to backyards or gardens. Periodically, azaleas need to be pruned so that the plant maintains a nice shape and ... more »

How to Prune Specific Vines

By only1special1

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Vines are a beautiful part of our gardens. Whether they follow a trellis or grow along a fence, they need to be trained and pruned to grow where we want them to grow. Most vines need little pruning for a season or two as they grow into their ... more »

How to pull nails the easy way

By billm557

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Pulling 16 D nails out of a 2x4 when they are driven into the lumber is sometimes difficult to do if you only have a hammer. I’ve seen guys use two hammers using the claws of one hammer positioned in front of the nail head and then hitting the ... more »

How to Purge a Clothes Closet

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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So you searched your closet for a favorite sweater, only to find mismatched legwarmers, a concert T-shirt from 1978 and a pair of pants two sizes too small. This can only mean one thing: it's time to purge your clothes closet. By following a few ... more »

How to Put a Mediterranean Texture on Walls

By MacDonald

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If you have damaged walls, but hate sanding, consider a Mediterranean texture. This also works well over wallpaper, saving you the horrid job of wallpaper removal. Textured walls add depth and interest to otherwise blah walls. They can be painted ... more »

How to Put on a Duvet Cover by Yourself

By FlufferNutter

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Putting on a duvet cover can be quite the task. Obviously, it would be much easier with two pairs of hands. But how do you do it when you can't get help? With the correct techniques, putting on a duvet cover may not be as difficult as you think... more »

How to Put Out a Chimney Fire

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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An uncontrollable chimney fire is scary and may be disastrous to your home or even life threatening for your family. Taking the proper precautions and steps to extinguish a chimney fire is vital. The following will guide you in your efforts to ... more »

How to put out a grease fire in your kitchen

By WendyRenee

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Many people don't know what to do in the event of a grease fire in the kitchen. First instinct is to pour water on it, but that is the worst move you can make. The water reacts with the oil and can shoot hot grease and flames into your face. ... more »

How to Quick-Clean Yourself and the Bathroom Sink

By junuwine

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Keep a box of Baby Wipes in your bathroom. Limited time? Wipe your face with them before applying makeup. Before leaving the sink, squirt some liquid cleanser or gel into the sink and rub with your used wipe. Rinse sink with clean water - ... more »

How to Quickly and Easily Clean Egg Yolk Off the Kitchen Floor

By FabHelper

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Egg slipped off the counter while baking or making breakfast this morning? Don't panic, there's an easy way to clean that up... more »

How to Rag Paint a Wall

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Decorative painting inside your home is a fun project. Rag painting brings a wall to life with a large, mottled finish effect that is easy to do. Choose colors and finishes that match your personal style to enhance the décor of your room... more »

How to Really Check Your Smoke Detector

By bobavsec

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Properly checking the operation of a smoke detector involves more than just pressing the red test button and getting that ear-piercing sound. That only indicates that the battery is not dead and the horn works properly: it does not check the most ... more »

How to Really Save Money on Groceries

By JSwindell

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Between soaring gas prices and having just a few hours a week to do any effective grocery shopping, you want to make the best of it!.. more »

How to Recognize a Warm-Season Lawn

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Warm-season grasses are found south of a line running through St. Louis across the United States from east to west. Learn which warm-season grasses are which - recognize their looks, colors, textures and best uses. Choose the right grass for your ... more »

How to Recognize Cottage Style

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Cottage style is more about attitude than rigid rules. Here are some keys to this casual, eclectic look... more »

How to Recognize Different Breeds of Tulips

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A walk in the park in the spring will convince you that you must have some spring tulips in your garden. Once you begin shopping, you'll find that there are numerous varieties. In fact, there are about 100 different types in 15 different ... more »

How to recycle an old potholder.

By smidgen

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Heavy cast iron pans are so hard to move if they are hot and full of food! There is nothing worse than not having a grip on the skillet and then it slips and drops! Try this handy tip and get a firm grip on all of your pots and pans. The best ... more »

How to Recycle Citrus Peels

By Ruby Bayan

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The skins of oranges, lemons, tangerines and other citrus fruits don't have to end up in the trash bin. Citrus peels can be recycled and reused in the home and garden. Besides adding them to the compost pile, consider other practical and creative ... more »

How to Recycle Old Blankets

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Recycling is good for the environment, but it's also a fantastic money saver. When your blankets start to get shabby, there are a lot of ways to squeeze more life out of them without spending a dime. Some of these ideas even save you money in ... more »

How to recycle old panty hose

By smidgen

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Here are some excellent ways to use your old panty hose in a more thrifty way. After you read this you will never look at your ill run panty hose ever again!.. more »

How to Recycle Pantyhose

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Love them or hate them, pantyhose come in a variety of sizes and colors and have been a staple of women's wardrobes since the 1960's. With so many people today thinking green, finding ways to recycle pantyhose is easy. Just take a look around ... more »