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How to clean windows properly

By dawniebear22

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Windows are always a pain, there is a easy way of preventing the streaks and making them shine... more »

How to Clean With Hydrogen Peroxide

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Cleaning with hydrogen peroxide can dramatically cut your monthly household cleaning supplies bill. Use hydrogen peroxide to remove stains, do laundry and clean and disinfect surfaces in your bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, office and anywhere else ... more »

How to Clean With Vinegar

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Vinegar can be used to clean just about any household item. Many of the cleaners you see on grocery store shelves contain vinegar as one of their main ingredients. Its versatility, effectiveness and low cost make it a handy item to keep stocked ... more »

How to clean your bras

By onederland

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The best way to preserve any bra is to handwash it, but sometimes this doesn't do a thorough job of cleaning, and most of the time you don't have the time to do it anyway! Here are some tips to get them fresh again!.. more »

How to Clean Your Home for Holiday Guests

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Start early and be systematic so that pre-holiday housework is manageable rather than monstrous. This to-do list will help you stay on top of your work... more »

How to Clean Your Home Systematically

By lombard825

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Who has time for cleaning? There is so much else to do. Yet, if you want to live in a clean space that is healthy and dirt free then you have to put in the time. This article focuses on how to create a home cleaning system to clean your home ... more »

How to Clean Your House in 10 Minutes

By elatoria

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Unexpected company dropping in any minute? Don't panic! If your house isn't as clean as you'd like it to be, here's an Emergency Cleaning Plan that will take only 10 minutes!.. more »

How to Clean Your Surfaces Safely

By CLEANelizabeth

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Although the fad of 100% cotton diapers has faded there is a new use for them. I have always used them with all of my cleaning companies. It is 99.9% impossible to damage any and all of your surfaces when you clean using these diapers... more »

How to Clean Your Walls and Keep Your Paint Intact

By MidniteWriter

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Thought you had to re-paint your latex walls to get rid of the dirt? These easy steps will prove otherwise... more »

How to CLEAN YOUR WICKER BASKETS

By DUSTYMILLS

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THERE EVERYWHERE! THOSE DUSTY,DIRTY BASKETS THAT WE ALL HAVE. IT'S EASY TO MAKE THEM LOOK LIKE NEW AGAIN BY FOLLOWING THESE EASY STEPS... more »

How to clean your windows with tea

By Teagirl

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Cleaning your windows without any chemical ... Yeah baby!.. more »

How to Collect Herb Seed

By yvonne quarles

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Whether you are collecting seed for propagation or for cooking, the method is the same. This method can be used to collect flower seeds as well. Collecting seeds will greatly reduce your cost when growing new plants... more »

How to Compare Central Vacuum Systems

By Renee Ambrose

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In June of 2004 the leading consumer magazine tested central vacuum systems. If you look at that article, and look at their results, you will notice the differences between units is almost insignificant. It really comes down to choice. A little ... more »

How to Conserve Energy

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Energy costs are through the roof, with the average energy bill running as much as double what it did just a year or two ago. Even if your utility bills are reasonable, there are still things you can do to conserve energy. That's a good thing for ... more »

How to conserve home energy

By smidgen

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Do you ever wonder how to lower your expenses during the year when it comes to heating and cooling your home? Try these few tips and I promise you will see a difference in you bills each month. I have and it makes me feel that my money is going ... more »

How to Conserve Water without feeling Dehydrated.

By deepthinkin

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Easy lifestyle changes that can save the environment, your money, and our most precious resource: Water... more »

How to Control Tree Roots in Sewer Lines

By BuddyHollywood

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There is nothing more annoying than a toilet that won’t flush properly. Unfortunately, if the flow through the sewer has been completely stopped by roots growing in your sewer lines, you don’t have many options other than calling a plumber. ... more »

How to Control Weeds In Your Lawn

By 1800topsoil

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There is a common misconception that certain plants are always weeds. By definition, that is not the case, because weeds are nothing more than undesirable plants. If you desire it, it is not a weed. A weed is nothing more than a plant growing ... more »

How to Convert a Pond to a Dry Creek Bed

By favefive

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There may come a time that you have no more purpose for your pond. Whatever the reason may be, you can convert the unusable pond into a dry creek bed which can help add curb appeal to your yard... more »

How to Cool a Room With Everyday Items

By Aimee30

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Have you ever wanted to a cool a room but a fan just doesn't cut it? Maybe you have air conditioning but can't get it into certain rooms like the bathroom that end up hot and unpleasant? This article tells you how cool the room so at least it ... more »

How to cool your patio with a patio misting system

By davenkit

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A good quality patio misting system can cool you down without getting your party wet!.. more »

How to Create a Fire Escape Plan

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Surviving a house fire begins long before the fire begins because the very best survival technique is preparation. Putting together a plan of escape that the whole family understands is a very important way to protect them. Prevent injuries and ... more »

How to Create a Home Work Area

By Ruby Bayan

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A designated work area is essential for anyone who does any kind of creative activity at home. Crafters, artists, do-it-yourselfers and all work-at-home types know that they have to lay claim over a certain amount of space in the house for their ... more »

How to Create a Monarch Butterfly Garden

By OutdoorWoman

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Monarch butterflies are a joy to watch. Encouraging monarchs to enjoy your yard is fun and easy, and a perfect project for children. Butterfly weed, a kind of milkweed, is the host plant for monarchs. Most of the monarch's life cycle is ... more »

How to Create a Patio Bird Habitat

By JasneJ

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Create a bird habitat you can enjoy from your apartment balcony or patio. What plants to buy & what you need to support birds year round is discussed. For folks with limited outdoor space, this is the way to create a mini bird habitat to ... more »