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• Conserving Energy at Home

  By Ty Arthur, eHow Editor

  Energy conservation has become an increased priority around the world because of depleting energy sources and detrimental environment effects. Conserving energy isn't just an environmental issue however, as it can also save you serious money.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Conserving Energy , Saving Money Through Energy Conservation , Conserving Energy in Specific Rooms

• Ruby's Green Thumb Guide

  By Ruby Bayan

  Yes, you can be a green thumb, too! If you really want to be a plant person, then you have a genuine interest in plants, which means you want to learn how to grow and care for them. This Green Thumb Guide will give you a good jumpstart.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Basic Plant Care , Growing Favorite Plants

• Clean Home Guide

  By Ruby Bayan

  A clean home is a healthy and happy home. Cleaning and maintaining the house and our prized possessions doesn't have to be tedious. Here are tips on how to tidy up, eliminate odors, polish metals, and maintain some household items.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Cleaning Home Areas , Cleaning Household Items

• Flower Gardens

  By R. Lindley, eHow Editor

  Planting a flower garden will enhance the landscape of your yard with brilliant color and fragrant aromas. Here, ways to enjoy beautiful, sweet scented blossoms from spring to fall in your garden and your home.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Design , Planting , Tending

• Landscape Design

  By R. Lindley, eHow Editor

  Designing the landscape for your property is easier than you think with these helpful eHow tips and tricks for properly placing plants, trees, and other features in your yard or garden.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Overall Landscape Design , Landscaping Trees and Plants , Landscape Features

• Beginners Guide to Growing Plants and Flowers

  By R. Lindley, eHow Editor

  Learn the basics for planting and growing plants and flowers so you can enhance your landscape with vibrant color and create flower arrangements for your home. Flowers from your garden may be dried for potpourri or used to create essential oils.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Planting , Tending , Tools

• Maintaining Your Lawn

  By R. Lindley, eHow Editor

  Trimming your lawn every week or so in the spring and summer is not the only type of maintenance your yard needs. Maintain a healthy lawn year round with helpful hints from eHow.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Sowing, Trimming, & Watering , Fertilizing and Aerating , Lawn Equipment Maintenance

• Outdoor Faucet Troubleshooting

  By Pam G., eHow editor

  How does your garden grow and where does your water go? Conserve water and save it for the garden and outdoor maintenance chores. Maintain and repair your leaky outdoor faucet, also known as a sillcock. Take the steps to tighten and test the tap.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  On Tap , Repairing Outdoor Faucets , Sillcocks

• Laundry Room Cleaning

  By Pam G., eHow Editor

  Make the laundry or utility room a pleasant place to be and to use. From sanitizing and deodorizing to preventing floods and fire hazards, eHow clues you in on the best ways to make things spic 'n span and safe.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Washing Machine , Dryer , Laundry Room

• Fixing Leaky Bathtub Faucets

  By Pam G., eHow editor

  You don't have to live with a leaky bathtub faucet. You can diagnose the problem and remove the faucet parts. Install new parts or replace and update the entire fixture with eHow plumbing advice.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Leaky Tub Faucets , Part Removal , Installing New

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