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How to recycle plastic bags

By smidgen

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Do you ever wonder what to do with all of your grocery plastic bags? You see them floating in the air on a windy day outside and doesn't your heart cringe because you know you could do something better with them? Well, here are a few tips that ... more »

How to Recycle Vinyl Records

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Now that all your music is on CD or MP3, you're probably wondering what to do with that old ABBA album. Recycling vinyl records is a great way to reuse plastic and get your home organized. When thinking about your record albums, don't forget ... more »

How to Recycle: Turn Tuna Cans into a Rainbow Caddy using Polymer Clay

By PolyClayPlay

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Refer to my basic instructions (see my article here) and then have fun with this project. As a Clay Cutter Caddy it is great for storing your different shaped cutters including Kemper® Kutters, Makin's® brand cutters and Wilton® ... more »

How to Redecorate Your Bathroom for Less Than $250

By ChantelAlise

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Whether we realize it or not, most of us spend a great deal of time in the bathroom. Whether it is fixing our hair, doing our makeup, washing up for dinner or taking a shower or bath, we spend a lot of time there. For that reason, it needs to be ... more »

How to Redecorate Your Living Room for Under $500

By ChantelAlise

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A lot of us wish we could have "Trading Spaces" come in and do a make over on a room in our home. Unfortunately, most of us will never have that kind of opportunity. Consequently, we have to figure out how to update or refurnish our chosen room ... more »

How to Reduce Water Waste in the Kitchen

By CharlestonChick

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Here are some tips to help you conserve water and maybe even lower your monthly water bill a little... more »

How to reduce your bills by making your home more energy efficient

By marvindotcom

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Energy costs are skyrocketing. What can you do to reduce your bills? Check out this video with Lou Manfredini, home improvement expert, and visit marvin.com/energy to learn more... more »

How to Reduce Your Heating Bills - Without Spending a Lot of Money

By Reeney26

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With costs rising everywhere, a small effort can save you big bucks when it comes to heating your home this winter. Many of these tips can be applied during the summer months, as well, to make the most of your air conditioning... more »

How to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle in Your Garden.

By GreenGardenChic

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"Leave the World a Better Place Then When you Found it." Simple, familiar words we can all appreciate. Gardening is no different. Good gardening practices helps us become the good stewards of the Earth that we are meant to be... more »

How to Refill Swiffer Bottles

By ashleighmiller

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Swiffer Wetjets are incredibly convenient, do a better job of cleaning thatn a string or sponge mop, and swivel to clean tight spaces. They're lightweight and take up little space. The cleaning solution is expensive, though! What to do? Refill ... more »

How to Relocate a Wasp Nest Safely

By yvonne quarles

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All wasps are beneficial insects and will take care of all the webworms and some of the other bad bugs you may have in your garden and yard. Wasps only sting when they feel they or their young are being threatened. Don’t destroy the wasp ... more »

How to Remodel a Home to Be Senior-friendly

By akewrites

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While more Americans today are choosing to remain in their homes, as they grow older, the risks associated with aging are not always considered. Your dream house of 30 years ago might no longer be designed to meet your changing needs. Some of the ... more »

How to remodel old cabinets

By bgpp

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Your home is where one should feel most comfortable and should find a place of peace and beauty. Therefore remodeling could help, but with the cost of paying a contractor, one must sometimes learn to do some small home improvements themselves. ... more »

How to remodel your kitchen or room in your house

By Wirchnianski

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Are you planning on trying to save some money by remodeling yourself? Think you can do it? Think twice before you start... more »

How to Remove A Sticker From Glass

By L1onherd

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Having a sticker on your window may have seemed like a good idea until you change your mind. Other times your child may be the culprit. Either way, it’s easy to remove stickers from a glass surface... more »

How to REMOVE A KOOL-AID STAIN FROM YOUR COUNTER TOP!

By CadiesMama06

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Tired of those annoying stains on your counter tops? here is the fastest way to remove them. Works great for kool-aid stains but also many other stains! :).. more »

How to Remove a Live Bat from your House

By DuetteB

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Having a bat in your house can be very alarming. With a little knowledge and patience (and maybe a little bravery) you can remove a live bat from your house with no harm to yourself or the animal... more »

How to Remove a Picture from a Glass Frame

By Gracie1402

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There are several tricks you can try to get a photo or picture out of a glass frame assuming the picture is stuck to the glass. This will also depend if you care to keep the picture in the frame. There are two options that will work well... more »

How to Remove a Toilet when Replacing Flooring

By Doodlebugs

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When preparing to remove flooring in a bathroom remodeling project you will first have to remove the toilet. If you have never done it before it may seem intimidating but you can do it easily if you follow these steps... more »

How to Remove an Exterior Door and Frame

By Jason Whitaker

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Ready to upgrade you home with a new front door but not sure how to get the old door and frame off? While not a technically difficult job, this will take some elbow grease. As requested, a set-by-step guide to get your door frame off in 30 ... more »

How to Remove an Ink Stain Naturally

By Heather S

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It is important to treat stains as soon as they happen. Over time stains become more difficult to remove. It is also important to identify the stain properly. Use of natural products to remove stains is always best for the environment and your ... more »

How to Remove an Old Shower Head

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Removing that old, corroded shower head is a lot easier than it looks, requiring nothing more than a bit of elbow grease and possibly a wrench. It's time to replace the old one when you notice that you're only getting a few drips of water instead ... more »

How to Remove Baby Formula Stains From Clothes

By kllmomof2

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Baby formula stains are almost always found on clothing articles at thrift stores and resale shops. I have always tried to keep my girls' clothing clean so I can recycle it later to either another family member or friend. The key to keeping ... more »

How to Remove Baked on Messes

By Janet Ford

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Having baked on messes clinging for dear life to your bakeware or pans is nearly enough to convince you never to cook again. Take heart, it doesn't have to take any elbow grease at all to remove these messes!.. more »

How to Remove Ball Moss From Trees

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Ball moss, part of the bromeliad family, resemble small, pale green tumbleweeds attached to the branches of trees. It uses the tree branches for support and is not a parasite. Trees provide the perfect combination of shade, humidity and limited ... more »