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How to Create a Quick Flower Arrangement

By Summer Banks

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Gardens around the world look great. Some look better than others though, and a large factor in this is the arrangement of the flowers. Here are some tips for arranging your garden for the best appeal possible... more »

How to Create a Serenity Garden

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you need a quiet place to relax, then create a serenity garden in your yard. While serenity gardens can take a variety of different forms, most of these gardens serve the same purpose. They are designed to induce a state of calmness and ... more »

How to create a Serenity Garden

By Gardenmom

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Whether you need an escape from daily hassles of life or simply an outlet to exercise your creative energy, a serenity garden will relax the mind, invigorate the body and restore the soul. Don't have a lot of space? Don't despair - an apartment ... more »

How to Create a Teen Tech Bedroom

By AHermitt

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Do you have a teen that is quickly becoming tech-savvy and wants a room to fit his personality? While this might seem like a difficult task, it does not have to be if you follow these simple instructions... more »

How to Create an Aged Verdigris Finish

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A faux verdigris look is a fun way to upgrade the finish on ceramic, metal and wood objects that have seen better days. Here's how to get it... more »

How to Create an Eco-Friendly Playroom

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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When you're concerned about the environment, it's important to think green when designing and decorating your home in order to minimize your global footprint. Follow these steps to create an eco-friendly playroom that both you and your kids will ... more »

How to Create an Outdoor Room

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Adding an outdoor room can enhance the usable square footage and raise the resale value of your home by as much as 30 percent. Whether you have an existing area such as a deck, patio or screened porch or are starting from scratch, there are ways ... more »

How to Cut Down Your Carbon Footprint

By NicoleRae

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Everyone has become "Green" it seems like. But what can you do to help cut down on your "Carbon Foot Print"? What can you do to help the environment and perhaps even cut down on your monthly bills. Some of these steps seem ... more »

How to Cut Flowers and Foliage

By wjackson

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If you want to try your hand at collecting flowers from the outdoors and using them inside your home for decoration, here are some tips for cutting flowers and foliage... more »

How to Cut Your Water Bill in Half

By AHermitt

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Cutting your water bill in half can have several advantages. First of all, you will be saving $50 or more dollars a month on your water bill. Second, you will be conserving a natural resource. Here are some steps you can take to cut your water ... more »

How to Cutting Instructions for Special Flowers

By wjackson

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Some flowers and plants need special attention. They should only be cut at particular times during their blooming cycles. Read on to learn how... more »

How to deal with melted candle wax in a candle holder

By Sharon Keith

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Candles and candlelight add warmth to any home. But cleaning up the mess left behind after their use can be a bit frustrating. Knowing a trick or two in order to deal with messy melted wax is the key. The following works especially well with ... more »

How to Decide If Solar Energy Is Right for the Home

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Solar energy is the cleanest, most abundant form of energy known. Collecting and storing the power that solar energy produces is the most expensive portion of the home power equation. Use the following guidelines to help you decide if solar ... more »

How to Decide if You Want a Rustic Deck

By George Kramer

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Ever hear of a rustic deck? They are beautiful. Plus, they can compliment any home... more »

How to Decide What Vegetables You Want to Grow

By AutumnLeavz

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So you've decided to raise your first garden. Thoughts may already be running through your mind about where to put it and how much space. Those thoughts are wonderful. When you decide how much space you have to work with you need to decide WHAT ... more »

How to Decide Where to Put the Family Computer

By Denise Witmer

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The family computer is becoming as popular as the television. Often, parents have the dilemma of where to put it. Use these considerations to help make your decision... more »

How to Declutter Your Home in Twenty Minutes or Less

By FabHelper

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Company on it's way? House a mess? It may not be perfect but it can be presentable before they get here... more »

How to Decorate a Baby Nursery Inexpensively

By Sadie's Mom

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When you have a little one on the way, you'll soon realize that babies come with a lot of stuff. Here's how to create a beautiful and inexpensive room for your baby that will be relaxing and functional... more »

How to Decorate a Bachelor Pad

By Jesse Schmitt

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While “decorate” is sort of a relative term when you are talking about a single male without the influence of a woman, there are a few things a newly sprung young man should consider when he is beginning his new life on the lamb... more »

How to Decorate a Child’s Room in a Circus Theme

By Clem-Media

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Decorating a child’s room in a circus theme should summon strains of the calliope and transport all who enter to a three-ring time filled with illusion and magic. Done correctly, a circus theme will even outlast the toddler era. It will provide a ... more »

How to Decorate a Child’s Room in a Jungle Theme

By Clem-Media

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If you want a unique theme for a child’s room that can transcend the baby years, considering a jungle theme. Between animals, greenery and lively patterns, you could potentially be decorating a room that can be kept as a den, guest room or ... more »

How to Decorate a Child's Room in a Pirate Theme

By Clem-Media

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Arrh! Pirates be a popular theme if you want smiling children, yo! Yes, posters of Johnny Depp can please many a teen girl, but if you have younger children or boys to surround in décor, you may want to go with a genuine pirate theme. With a ... more »

How to Decorate a Front Porch for Autumn

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A well decorated front porch will make a house look and feel festive. Fall is a wonderful time of year that welcomes the harvest. The possibilities for porch decor in the fall are endless. Use simple, seasonal decorations to reign in the fun of ... more »

How to Decorate a Guy's Room

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Many men who live with women have to look at flowers and frills everyday in their own home. It's quite common for the women to decorate the house, and the result doesn't always appeal to the men's identity or style. When you decorate a real guy's ... more »

How to Decorate a Kid's Room for Less Than $50

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Everyone on a budget knows how hard it is to decorate a home, even just a single room. A child's room can be one of the most challenging rooms in the house to redo. With a few easy tips and some creativity, anyone can decorate their kid's room ... more »