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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 Love Your Laundry Room

By hde5

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Have your ever thought about how many hours you spend in your laundry room if you added them up at the end of each week? If you’re like me there are very few days that go by without doing at least one load of laundry. This being the case, it ... more »

How to make the house clean itself.

By 3Amy Jaine

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As a mom, there is so much to do. Why work so hard cleaning when there is simply things that can clean it self. Find out how?.. more »

How to make "febreeze" at home

By reneev

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Want to save a little bit of money and recycle? I gave this a try and was really impressed with the results...give it a shot... more »

How to Make a Bed with a Print Top Sheet

By postmuffin

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Many people don't think about how to make your bed look good. They think all you have to do is put on the sheets. But, if they are printed, then there is the question of which way to put on the sheet. Some printed sheets are only printed ... more »

How to Make a Bed with a Print Top Sheet

By Sandy123

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Printed top sheets; which way do they go?.. more »

How to Make a French Quarter Baked Potato

By MICHAEL SIMMERS

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There was a Black Lady I knew in the French Quarter ,who taught me how to make the best Baked Potato I have ever tasted, so if you wanta impress someone ,here's how... more »

How to make a natural window cleaner without harmful chemicals

By jennandmark

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If you are one of many people who does not like to clean their home with harsh chemicals that are found in most cleaning materials and you think buying organic cleaners are too expensive here is a simple recipes to make your own window cleaner ... more »

How to Make a Nontoxic Multipurpose Cleaner

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Consider making your own multipurpose cleaner with safe, nontoxic ingredients. You'll find the cleaner to be effective, cost efficient and, most importantly, eco-friendly. This recipe is for a great all-purpose cleaner that is good for everyday ... more »

How to Make A Quick & Easy Decorative Shelf

By dovinea

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Learn how to make a shelf quick and easy, even with little experience with woodworking... more »

How to make a safe window cleaner.

By pixiemama

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This is a cheap way to make a family friendly window cleaner. Many cleaning products contain harsh chemicals that interfere with allergies. This window cleaner contains no harsh chemicals, however some people do have allergies to vinegar, if so ... more »

How to make fabric softener sachets

By ofelegance

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Keep your clothes smelling fresh with inexpensive drawer sachets you can make at home... more »

How to make homemade household cleaner cheap and easy!

By Gracie1402

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There are many ways to "go green", save money, and reduce the chemicals you put into your home. This is a very simple recepie for an all purpose household cleaner that really works wonders, I have been using it for a couple years and ... more »

How to make homemade laundry soap cheap!

By Gracie1402

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Here is a simple way to #1 save money #2 get your clothes fresh and clean naturally without harsh chemicals and #3 did I mention save $$??.. more »

How to Make Homemade Window Cleaner

By sugaredup

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Window cleaner is easy to make at home. Follow this recipe for a great cleaning solution... more »

How to Make Napkin Rings

By CCrock

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You don't have to be crafty but your guests will think you are! Add a special touch to your table setting in just 5 minutes! Plus, it's cheap and easy!.. more »

How to Make Under Bed Storage From Vintage Dresser Drawers

By DIYGirl

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Under bed storage is a great way to pack away off-season clothing and small items. This under bed storage project is made from vintage wood dresser drawers. Any wood drawers are perfect for turning into under bed storage, so get creative and ... more »

How to Make your Clothes Smell Great!

By CCrock

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Your home can be filled with natural fresh fragrences! If you don't like those parfumy sachels or chemical air fresheners here is a great little project you can do to keep your dresser drawers from getting stale and musty. Say hello to CITRUS!.. more »

How to Make your Home smell Fresh and Clean

By CCrock

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Have a stuffy bedroom? Stale basement? Fix any room that smells dirty, musty, or just not as fresh as you would like. I hate store bought air fresheners, they give me a headache and just add more odors rather than eliminate!.. more »

How to Make Your House Smell Wonderful Naturally

By DUSTYMILLS

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I think everyone's ready for spring to be here. Ready to open all the windows and let a fresh breeze blow out all that stale air. With our homes closed up tight all winter the air and all our belongings are starting to smell like a old dustmop. ... more »

How to Make Your Office More Efficient

By Vicky Campbell

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Whether you work in or out of the home, your office should be a place where you feel productive and where ideas can flow freely. Here are some tips that will help make your work day more efficient and fruitful... more »

How to make your own Brass and Copper polish

By quantumstyx

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Why buy commercially prepared polishes, when you can prepare an equally effective one on your own for a fraction of the cost?.. more »

How to Maximize Your Apartment Storage Space

By EliazarPlatt

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Whether you're downsizing or you're busting at the seams in your current place, you need to make the most of your space. Here are a few tips that won't cost much or violate the terms of your lease... more »

How to Move a House

By ariadnescurse

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Moving is never a pleasant experience. A little bit of forethought, and some expert labeling can make both packing, and unpacking, just that tiny bit easier. After all, getting the house is stressful enough!.. more »

How to Move Without Misplacing Your Stuff

By Camille Platt

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Moving your family to a new community and a new home is an exciting transition, but the frustrations of staying structured during the process can be unbearable. And when you start unpacking, you don't want to start wondering where everything ... more »

How to Naturally Clean Green and Chemical Free

By MIHealthCoach

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Lemons are great for many uses around the house! Using natural ingredients for cleaning helps to protect your home and family from needless chemicals from conventional cleansers. They smell great, and are inexpensive, and they work. Here are ... more »