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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 sleep better when you have allergies

By pianistic

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For some of us, our allergies can keep us awake at night with are sneezing or running nose. Here is some tips on how to get a better sleep by cutting down on the dust in your bedroom... more »

How to slice homemade bread

By Valerie Deneen

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Mmmmm... who can resist homemade bread? But now that you have spent all that time and effort into baking your bread, what is the best way to slice it up? Here are some tips for slicing homemade bread... more »

How to Sort Recycling

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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As the awareness of non-renewable resource depletion grows, recycling is becoming more popular. Many people think it's a good idea in theory, but become discouraged when they realize how much effort it requires. Rather than simply throwing all ... more »

How to Spend 15 Minutes a Day Being Cheap

By Tony Evans

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Cheap, cheap, cheap ... no, this is not the sound of a baby chick, but a guide to saving some money. Chipping away at wasteful habits in just 15 minutes a day can save you more money than you thought. What could you possibly do in 15 minutes that ... more »

How to Spot Clean the House for Company

By Ryn Gargulinski

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No matter how tidy, anal or organized we are, we’ve all had to scramble to clean the house in less than 15 minutes for unexpected company. A few simple tricks will have your house looking in shipshape shape even when it's not. Only you will know ... more »

How to Spot Clean Your Carpet Easy and Cheap

By HairCrazy

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Have an embarrassing spot on your carpet? Use this fast easy way to get rid of it... more »

How to Spring Clean the Bathroom

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The bathroom is a notorious place for germs to grow and thrive. It's also a typical haven for mold, mildew and fungus of all kinds. The damp atmosphere and general lack of proper air circulation in most bathrooms are major contributors to this ... more »

How to Spring Clean Your House to Feng Shui

By BC Doan

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Spring is here, and we are so ready to shred off old skin, and wearing new one after the long winter season. Spring cleaning is part of this rejuvenating time. Turn your house cleaning chore into something fun and give it a face-lift... more »

How to Spring Clean Your Windows

By only1special1

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Spring time also means Spring Cleaning! What better way to let in all of that beautiful spring weather than by cleaning your windows? Here are the steps to an easy way to thoroughly clean away all of that winter grime that has built up on your ... more »

How to Stage a Home to Sell

By Amber Dillon

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Trying to sell your home fast? Try "staging to sell." Making your house look like a prospective buyer's dream home can be tricky, but here are a few suggestions... more »

How to Start a Coupon Club to Help You Save Money on Groceries

By wordwhirler

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Coupon clubs are a lot of fun. They consist of a group of people with a shared goal--using coupons to save as much as they can when they set out to buy their groceries each week. By pooling resources, these bargain seeking people find savings ... more »

How to Start Christmas Shopping Early

By Paulsbride

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Whether you are Christmas Shopping online or Christmas shopping in the store you will want to start your shopping early to maximize on great deals, reduce stress and fully enjoy the holidays... more »

How to Start Living Green

By L1onherd

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Many people as well as I want to lessen the impact on the environment. However, many people believe that it’s too expensive or don’t know where to begin. Today I’m going to introduce to you some cost-effective, environmentally- sound products ... more »

How to Start Menu Planning with the Help of Google Calendar and the Internet

By dingybroad

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Life can get crazy - especially with a family involved. There are so many variables that come into play, but many domestic engineers find that taking one area of their life - mealtime - and getting it under control can really help to give them a ... more »

How to Start Using a Weekly Meal List

By Trish62

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By getting into the habit of making and using a weekly meal list, your life will become less stressful. Every evening when dinner time rolls around, you are not worrying about what to put on the table for your family. By simply doing a small ... more »

How to Stay Organized When Moving

By Megan8533

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Here are a few tips on how you can pack up and move from your home in an organized manner. You might find that moving with organization can be a huge stress reliever!.. more »

How to Steam Clean Carpets

By bunbun

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Are your carpets looking dingy lately? When was the last time you really cleaned them, that is, not just with the vacuum. It's time you steam cleaned your carpets. No need to call in the professionals. Learn to do it yourself and you'll save ... more »

How to Sterilize a Sponge

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Sponges can pick up bacteria and viruses if they’re used a long time without cleaning. Putting them through the dishwasher or washing them in the sink isn’t enough. Follow these steps to sterilize your sponges... more »

How to Sterilize Kitchen Sponges and Plastic Scrubbers

By SeventhSibling

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Your kitchen sponges can build up bacteria, like E. Coli. Bacteria can cling to the damp sponge, where it will easy grow. You can clean sponges in the dishwasher, but better yet, there is a way to decontaminate bacteria on sponges and on ... more »

How to Stock a Green Supply Closet

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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People are interested in going green for a wide variety of reasons. Some consider the environment and the impact we are having on our planet. Some think closer to home, of children and pets who can be harmed by the toxic cleaners we often keep in ... more »

How to Stock a Herb Pantry

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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There is nothing more valuable to the home chef than a well stocked herb pantry. Just a dash of the right herb can take a dish from disastrous to delicious. But with so many herbs, it can be a tad overwhelming. Here are a few tips on how to stock ... more »

How to Stock Pile Free Stuff

By Paulsbride

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With a bit of strategy coupons, lined up with grocery store or drug store deals, can make for some unbeatable deals that you will want to stock up on - or stock pile... more »

How to Stock Up for Winter Emergencies

By Kat Yares

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In many parts of the country, extra food supplies need to be on hand in case of heavy snows, ice storms and power outages. The best foods to keep on hand are those that do not require refrigeration and minimal cooking. Read on to learn how to ... more »

How to Stop Junk Mail and Save Trees at the Same Time

By ilovesunnydays

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Not only is junk mail a nuisance to most people, it is a major nuisance to our earth. Did you know that more than 100 million trees are destroyed each year to make junk mail? The average adult receives 41 pounds of junk mail every year and 44% ... more »

How to Stop Junk Mail by Doing-It-Yourself with a Kit

By ilovesunnydays

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If you are interested in stopping junk mail, but would prefer to do-it-yourself rather than hiring a company to do it, then this is the kit for you. You can stop junk mail for up to five years by using this kit that has a few simple steps... more »