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Make housekeeping easier with tips on cleaning and organizing virtually anything in your home. Candle wax on the carpet? Soap scum in your tub? eHow’s experts are here to help, with cleaning advice alongside tips on everything from ridding your home of cockroaches to getting the kids to help with chores. Learn to care for furniture, clean appliances and remove any sort of stain. eHow can even help you organize a junk closet, clean the stove or, if all else fails, hire a housekeeper or cleaning service.

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How to Store Items for Long-Term Storage or 30 Years or More

By designervcu

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Properly packaged, low-moisture foods stored at room temperature or cooler (75°F/24°C or lower) remain nutritious and edible much longer than previously thought according to findings of recent scientific studies. Estimated shelf life for many ... more »

How to Store More Food in a Tiny Kitchen

By LilacGirl

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Many people live in small spaces that have tiny kitchens, yet they still need to store food, so these ideas for storing more food in small spaces can be very helpful... more »

How to Store Natural Peanut Butter

By missforty

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Natural peanut butter is a healthy alternative to regular peanut butter which may have preservatives and sugars added... more »

How to Store Paint

By HandymanMatters

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Glass jars are great because they are less likely to allow the paint to dry out and you can always tell the color of the paint inside. To ensure the paint doesn't seal the lid on and to further the air tight seal, run a couple layers of Teflon ... more »

How to Store Your Kids' Toys

By sjlk1966

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One of the amazing things about children is how such small creatures can amass an amount of toys that, if left unchecked, will take over the known universe--or at least your house. Here are some tips that can help you control the toy explosion ... more »

How to Succeed as a First Time Homeowner

By llreynolds

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You've shopped and gotten your first mortgage and you've survived your first closing because you had the sense to engage an attorney to help. Now you're standing in the middle of piles of boxes wondering what you've gotten yourself into. Home ... more »

How to Successfully Reduce your utility bills

By Traqqer

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There are many ways that one can save money at home ranging from simple changes to the more exotic ideas. Here's a few of the more practical ideas..... more »

How to SUPER CLEAN YOUR SPA BATHTUB

By DUSTYMILLS

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IF YOU USE YOUR SPA TUB FREQUENTLY, IT'S GOING TO NEED MORE THAN THE SURFACE CLEANED.......... more »

How to Take Crayon Off Walls

By AngelHeart

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If you have children, you know there is no way to stop them from occasionally writing on things they shouldn't be writing on, yeah, I know, we keep markers away from them, pens etc... but how do you take away a kids crayons???? Here are some tips ... more »

How to Take The Trash Out

By alexagape

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Taking the trash out may sound like a simple job but we need to look at the whole picture... more »

How to Take Title to Real Estate Property in Arizona

By Bobbi Holmes

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Laws vary from state to state on how property owners can take title. Here are several ways you can take title in Arizona. This How-to is not intended as legal advise, and is purely informational. Laws are subject to change. Consult your attorney ... more »

How to Thoroughly Clean a Bathroom

By vadm130

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Take time to maintain a clean bathroom. Your nose will thank you!.. more »

How to Throw Away a Garbage Can

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Even the best garbage can reaches the end of its life, or you move and don't need it anymore but it's too yucky to leave for new owners. Anyone who has tried to throw away a garbage can can tell you, that is isn't quite as easy as it seems... more »

How to Throw Your First Dinner Party

By GingerJoy

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Throwing your first dinner party can be a little bit daunting...cleaning, cooking, and being a gracious host take practice and time. However, simplify the steps in order to make your first party a breeze. Remember, it's a party -- it's mean to ... more »

How to Tidy Up Your Home

By Ophelia-Rising

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It’s easy to create a mess in your home, especially after the holidays are over. You have an influx of new items, with nowhere to put them. Or maybe you have a few things that you never use, but just can’t bear to part with. The longer you live ... more »

How to Tidy, Clean, and De-clutter Quick

By Jill M

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As a single parent living with teenagers, older kids and grandkids, plus our mini zoo-along with two chewing puppies, I usually have to do the quick pick-ups around the house. As I am also the one confronted with chaos when I come in from work, ... more »

How to Tips on Removing Mildew From Beach Chairs

By Melanierose

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If you want an easy way to remove mildew from beach chairs and/or patio furniture just follow these easy to do steps... more »

How to Treat Bed bugs

By L1onherd

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Bed bugs are a brownish colored, wingless insect that can survive up to a year without feeding. This insect is very good at hiding so in most cases evidence of this pest is discovered rather than the actual bug itself. Rusty spots on sheets and ... more »

How to unclog a blocked toilet

By Karen Cotton

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Bathroom toilet clogs are frustrating and cause many people to reach for the number of an expensive plumber. However, it is easy to get rid of them if you have the right equipment and show a bit of initiative. Many people increase their toilet ... more »

How to Unshrink Shrunken Clothes

By drewc

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There is no guarantee to be able to unshrink cloth that have already been shrunk. Here are some suggestions that may work... more »

How to use a detergent bottle scoop. Article part 2

By leannec71

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Now you have made your detergent bottle scoop. What will you do with it now? Here are some ideas..... more »

How to Use a Washboard

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If your washing machine breaks, your power is out or you are going some place where you won't have access to laundry facilities, another way to get your clothes clean is to use a washboard. Doing your laundry with a washboard can take a lot of ... more »

How to Use Antacid Tablets Around the House

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Housecleaning can certainly give you a bit of indigestion from time to time, and taking a few antacid tablets may cure what ails you. However, those same fizzy antacid tablets can actually take the pain out of housework. Keep a few packages on ... more »

How to use baking soda in multiple ways

By Kate J

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Ever wondered what else baking soda is useful for? There are tons of things! Here are just a few things that will help you throughout your life with baking soda nearby... more »

How to Use Bamboo Charcoal

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Bamboo charcoal is a semi-porous substance which is becoming increasingly well known for its health benefits and many uses around the house. Some health and beauty products made with bamboo charcoal are now being marketed. You can also purchase ... more »