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  • Basics of Ceiling Fans Basics of Ceiling Fans

    By Gertrude Elizabeth Greene

    Ceiling fans help improve air circulation in a house and can keep you cool without resorting to costly air conditioning. Let the experts at eHow show you how to install and maintain these attractive home accessories.

  • Retaining Wall Blocks Basics Retaining Wall Blocks Basics

    By Sean Mack

    For water drainage or yard erosion problems, consider adding a retaining wall to solve your landscaping problems while adding a beautiful feature to your yard. This guide will show you how to design and build one using wall blocks.

  • Introduction to Rainforest Plants Introduction to Rainforest Plants

    By Cathy McClellan

    From the most beautiful flowers to medicinal uses, rainforest plants are important to the planet. Let eHow guide you in understanding and helping the rainforest plants. Plant a few in your garden today.

  • Green Construction 101 Green Construction 101

    By Henri Bauholz

    Today, traditional forms of construction that use natural materials are seeing a comeback. To learn more about green building techniques, such as adobe, straw bales, log cabins and garden roofs, check out these articles.

  • Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Product Overview Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Product Overview

    By EmmaLee

    Our own health is important to us and our planet's health should be too. Do your part by making changes in your cleaning products; our helpful guides will show you how. Small changes today will make a big difference in the future.

  • Kitchen Remodel Basics Kitchen Remodel Basics

    By Carolynn Banks

    The kitchen is the heart of the home, and an update will not only improve the look, but it also will add resale value. Renovating your kitchen is exciting, but it can put stress on a family, too. Let eHow's contributors guide you through it.

  • Guide to Perennial Plants Guide to Perennial Plants

    By Tina Samuels

    When you want flowers that come back year after year, you want to plant perennials. This eHow quick guide to perennial plants can help you get started for season after season of blooms.

  • All About Smoke Alarms All About Smoke Alarms

    By Ty Arthur

    Having working smoke alarms in your home can save your family from tragedy in the event of a fire. Use eHow's guide to learn about how to install and maintain smoke alarms to keep your home safe.

  • Home Decorating 101 Home Decorating 101

    By Contributing Writer

    Home decorating can seem overwhelming at first with so many decorating styles, including contemporary, traditional and country. It is difficult to even know where to begin. This guide will get you started in the right direction.

  • Irrigation Pump Basics Irrigation Pump Basics

    By Jessica Leigh

    Irrigation pumps are used to move water from one place to another. The pumps come in a range of styles and sizes and run on varying forms of energy. You'll love this Guide whether you're irrigating several acres or a small garden bed.

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