eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.
(139)
(58)
(23)Top 50
How do you know when it's time to throw a garage sale? Is your basement bursting at the seams with old lamps and neglected bicycles? Do you want to make some extra money to pay for your summer...
We all need some time to ourselves, whether it’s just to read emails or chat with a friend on the phone. It never fails-- get the kids playing happily so you can get on the computer, and suddenly...
I know what you’re thinking, “a smelly yard?” But hear me out, this could really be fun if done tastefully and you have a good rapport with your neighbors (or wish to start a good relationship). ...
A neighborhood funeral flower fund is when everyone in a neighborhood contributes about $5.00 each to send a flower arrangement to the funeral when a neighbor passes away. Each neighborhood with a...
Show the men and women deployed around the world that you care about the sacrifice and service they bravely provide. Make a commitment to send 1 or 2 packages a month. Here are some cheap (or...
Do you live next to the crazy person in the neighborhood. Do they watch your every move, call the police about everything and think they own the neighborhood? Here are some tips on how to...
If you're going to write a grant proposal then you may need to preview a sample grant proposal to help you organize the package the proper way. There are many details and funders are particular...
Ehow is a wonderful community for writers, information seekers, friends, and teachers. The wealth of knowledge is abundant, and the number of contributors is growing daily. It's easy to win...
If your cat is lost, all is not lost. Take the following measures to recover her and bring her back home.
School is out for the summer! A couple months to just do nothing... but the excitement can sometimes quickly turn into boredom. The whine of the kids along with the summer heat can be...
In these economical times it is hard for the average family to make it by. Bills are heaped up and there is never enough money to go around. The price of everything has skyrocketed, but your pay...
Did you know that money CAN really grow on trees? If you have backyard fruit such as oranges, lemons, grapefruit and ESPECIALLY avocados, you can make an excellent profit without even standing on...
A dog walking business is a great job part time job for stay-at-home moms, those working night shifts, students or anyone who is home while other are at work. You don’t need a lot of experience...
Everyday children wander away from their home. They will take off on their bikes with children they do not know. Sometimes they will stop at the end of the block, other times they will stop six...
The power of the conservation movement and Earth Day hinges entirely on collective efforts. A single person cannot recycle the world's plastic bottles, and he cannot plant enough trees to make a...
Tired of having to live next to or look at that neglected home in your neighborhood that was foreclosed on months, or even years ago? When foreclosure happens and the bank or other mortgage...
I am a big fan of Christmas and Christmas Parties. Neighborhood parties are especially fun. If you spread the work around to several other homeowners it’s even more fun.
Follow these guidelines to clean out your neighborhood - based on the recommendations of the U.S. Department of Education and the National Crime Prevention Council.
Sex offenders are all around us and you may not know it, but some could be lurking in your neighborhood. If you have kids, you had better be sure they are close to you and not the sex offender....
Keep your family and neighborhood safe by knowing the whereabout of FREAKS!
Every year we have a neighborhood garage sale. This has been a legendary event for about twenty years. Sometimes anywhere from 15 to 30 neighbors participate, this amount varies each year. At...
Everyone suffers from a sleepless night eventually, but it doesn't have to be "suffering". When something keeps you up at night, work it to your advantage. You'll either get something...
The main thing to do is watch out and protect your neighbors and for them to watch out for you and your family. There are too many BAD things happening in the world today. I am so sad about it,...
In today’s economic insecurities, many people are earning less or losing jobs. Finding ways to earn income to eat, pay bills or just get ahead a paycheck or two seems next to impossible. It...
You've decided to become a homeowner. Now you have to decide where to buy real estate. When you are looking to find a house to buy, there are many factors to take into account, such as location,...
Moving to a new city can be daunting and intimidating, especially if you're moving somewhere where you don't know too many people and you don't have easy social networking opportunities like on a...
Last summer in the town where I grew up, the only swimming pool closed due to lack of funds for repairs. A local teen lost her position as a lifeguard where she had worked the past seasons. That...
All parents want to raise their children to be responsible. A great way to teach you child responsibility and dealing with money is by getting them to work. Pay your child a certain amount of...
Fun, family and food are the key ingredients to any great activity. Halloween is the perfect time for neighbors to come together and share their sense of community and for kids to proudly display...
While this may be a great time to purchase a home if you have the money, for many it is a lousy time to try to sell. FOR SALE signs are often seen sitting in front of a house for months upon end,...
Tucson, Arizona, is a popular tourist destination for many reasons. You can find Tucson's top attractions by picking up a travel guide at any library or bookstore, or by surfing the Internet. ...
You've decided to have a yard sale to sell off some old stuff you have around the house. Now that you've decided what to sell, you really don't want to cart it back in the house unsold after all...
Home sweet home.... is it time to find a new home? Are you tired of renting? Buying a home is one of the biggest investments a person will make in their life time. Find the right home for you by...
Finding the right apartment for you - in the right price range, with the right amenities, in the right area of town - isn't hard if you know how to manage the process. Here's what to do.
Take steps to help ensure the safety of your children. These suggestions follow the recommendations of the FBI and the National Crime Prevention Council.
This article helps people navigate the demands of social and emotional survival in the burbs.
Any firework celebration comes with danger due to faulty fireworks and or accidents amongst users. The fourth of the July firework celebrations are the biggest anywhere every year next to what has...
Are you looking to move and have not a clue how to start your search? Here are some tips that you can use during your apartment hunt. Make sure you take notes to ensure that you are following the...
Knowing if you live near child predators or sex offenders is critical to keeping your children safe. Sex offenders usually look just like everyone else. Unfortunately, many of these offenders...
Although gas prices have significantly decreased, they are bound to rise again and even if they don’t, the prices are nowhere near what they used to be. You can always use some tips on how to...
If you're planning a move and you have school-aged children, a major part of your decision will be the quality of the schools, both public and private, in your new neighborhood. If you plan to...
So, you are moving, and you need to find a great apartment or house to rent? No problem! There are so many resources at your disposal ranging from searching the internet to the “old-fashioned”...
So you have a rotten neighbor. Unfortunately, in a society where mutual disrespect seems to be the norm, dealing with a rotten neighbor is fairly straightforward. Hopefully these steps will help...
Trick or treating for Halloween is a fun experience. Dressing up in costumes and getting candy is truly a favorable childhood memory. However, one must be careful and cautious when going out...
Good neighbor and pet owner can certainly go hand in hand—although you wouldn’t know it by some neighbors. In the pet owner world, they would be the equivalent of those parents at Target or...
If you are stay at home or just like to work from home and like to earn money at the same time then start looking around in your neighborhood. You can still earn some money without commuting or...
You can renovate and remodel your home, but how do you know if the money you spend will get a good return? This article will list tips for making sure your home upgrades are a good investment.
Do you want to increase your income by owning rental properties? Do you have the spirit of an entrepreneur? Follow these practical steps and you will not only get into property management and make...
Kids learn by example, when the parents do the right thing, kids believe. With today’s hard times it's easy to see things fall apart, but one family working together can help themselves and the...
Want to keep your Neighborhood safe? Get active in the community? Start a neighborhood watch?
Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
