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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 cover the odor of a cat litter box

By WendyRenee

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For those of us who are cat lovers, litter box odor is a constant battle. There are several ways to minimize the odor and keep your house smelling fresh. Just the other day I had a contractor in my house to give me an estimate to replace my ... more »

How to Cover Up Scratches on Dark Wood Surfaces

By blueclover

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Scratches on dark wood surfaces can be easily covered up with instant coffee... more »

How to Create a Checklist for the Pet Sitter

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you have pets, you need to have someone lined up to look after them before you go on vacation. To make your vacation worry-free, create a detailed checklist that will prepare a pet sitter for almost any situation... more »

How to Create Labels for a File Cabinet Using a PC

By Melody

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Let's face it ... when organizing, nothing adds that perfect final touch more than neatly printed labels... more »

How to Create the Perfect Guest Bathroom

By Triskit

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Create a bathroom that will make your guests feel right at home... more »

How to Cut Down on Clutter

By Erinn Valencich

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If you’ve ever looked at an interior design magazine you’ve probably noticed that in most cases the homes pictured share a common characteristic: they aren’t filled with clutter. While many of us admire the spare and streamlined look, it isn’t ... more »

How to Cut Your Household Budget Painlessly

By Doodlebugs

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(Almost) painless ways to slash your household budget... more »

How to Deal With a Pack Rat

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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"I might need it someday" is just one of the many excuses a pack rat pulls out to defend his or her right to stay knee-deep in clutter. And while you can't change your clutter bug overnight (or ever), there are ways to make the situation more ... 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 Declutter

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A clean home is a sign of peace and health. However keeping up with the mountain of mail, broken tools and unused gifts can sometimes seem like a full time job. In our fast paced society, we need a quick fix that clears out the junk without ... more »

How to De-Junk Your Life

By 40skydiver

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It's time to simplify and get organized. Here are some timely tips... more »

How to Disinfect Your Garbage Disposal Without Chemicals

By GreenKnitter

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After all the food that goes down the garbage disposal, it's going to get a little dirty and stinky once in a while. There are a several products on the market today that will help clean and freshen it, but chances are they are filled with ... more »

How to Donate Books You've Read

By Sandy Smith

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If you’re an avid reader and bibliophile, you already know it doesn’t take long before your bookshelves are groaning and books are stacked in haphazard piles on the coffee table, nightstand, and perhaps even your dining room chairs. If books ... more »

How to Eliminate Bathroom Odors

By Ruby Bayan

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The bathroom is where we wash and groom our bodies, make ourselves comfortable, and leave all our worries behind. In the process, the bathroom becomes a haven of dust, dirt, exfoliates and bodily fluids, which, together with moisture, encourage ... more »

How to Eliminate Clutter in Your Home Office

By Kristy Pruitt

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Most people who work outside the home strive to maintain some resemblance of order in their offices. But in our home offices, it’s all too easy to accumulate clutter. We may be more lax about filing things where they go, and things that do not ... more »

How to Eliminate Clutter That Has Emotional Links

By Virginia Allain

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It's difficult to let go of many items because they have emotional associations for us. Most of us treasure our family photos and memorabilia. That's wonderful, but many less important items clutter our homes needlessly. Here are some tips to ... more »

How to Eliminate Kitchen Clutter

By michellemathews

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Eliminating clutter is a great way to improve your kitchen décor and increase the likelihood that you’ll actually use your kitchen for its intended purpose. Too often, cupboards get packed with unused gadgets, drawers fill up with duplicate ... more »

How to Eliminate odors from a top loading washing machine.

By lucy1015

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From time to time a washing machine will have unpleasant odors. This will sometimes permeate the laundry. This is the procedure I use to eliminate the smell... more »

How to Enjoy Washing Dishes

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Having a dishwashing machine is a great convenience, but it can deprive you of life's simple pleasures. Yes, washing dishes can be enjoyable. In today's world of multitasking, washing dishes can be the equivalent to a mini-vacation. Slow down for ... more »

How to Extend the Life of a Mattress

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Protect your investment ' and your sleep ' by taking proper care of your mattress... more »

How to Exterminate Roaches With Non-Toxic Products

By leannec71

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It happens to all of us,you wake up at night turn on the light and a roach scampers across the floor. You want to get rid of the roaches without hurting you,the children and pets? Try this simple recipe for a roach dough. I found this recipe ... more »

How to Feng Shui: Factoring in the Gas

By vikki9

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It’s the weekend! Picnic at the beach? Lunch in the Wine Country? Shop in The City? After we factor gas into our weekend excursion, staying home sounds like a sensible plan. Boring you say? Not hardly... more »

How to Feng Shui: Help to Green the Earth

By vikki9

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Feng Shui shows that our surroundings are a reflection of our lives – in our homes and in our neighborhoods. We can each take steps to help green the Earth. Here are a few easy suggestions... more »

How to Feng Shui: Weed That Clutter

By vikki9

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Weeds and clutter are similar in Feng Shui – they take space from fresh growth, new ideas. Weeds take energy and nutrients from the soil – clutter takes energy and opportunity from our lives. The work is in discerning what serves us and what ... more »

How to Find Online Freebies And Discounts

By writing4fun

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Have you wondered where the best places are on the internet to find bargains? There are numerous websites and forums dedicated to helping consumers find the best deals and freebies online... more »