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For about the last three years I've kept an old tall plastic Kitchen garbage can in my garage (that wasn't being used), ever since getting a nice new shiny Simple Human garbage can. I really had no use for the old plastic garbage can,... more »
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Quick Tip: To Remove a Stain from Furniture Upholstery
So the other day I notice a pretty large stain on the fabric of one of my dining room chairs. I had no idea how it got there or how long it was on the chair, but I did know that I had to try... more »
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For the longest time I would just store all my batteries in my kitchen junk drawer. I would try keeping the various batteries in their original packaging, but over time the drawer just became a giant mess with batteries... more »
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For the longest time, I had just thrown all of my extra computer cords, printer cords, monitor cords, firewire, telephone, and stereo rca cords all in a box, junked together with no real organization. This meant that when I... more »
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Having a nicely made bed can change the entire look of a bedroom and it doesn’t take any time at all to make a bed that looks like it was professionally done. The term ‘hospital corners’ refers to the fact that most hospitals are on a... more »
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Homemade cleaning products are creating a huge coming comeback in the effort to create greener homes and produce less environmental waste products. You can contribute to this by using common household goods to create homemade cleaning products to rival... more »
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The other day I was in my basement and noticed a cold breeze emenating from what I thought was the basement window. After further examination, I discovered that the cold air wasn't blowing in through the window, but just above the window... more »
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After neglecting my outdoor deck chairs for too long, I finally decided to clean off the mold and mildew that had built up on them over a period of time (it had been a long time coming!). Due to my deck not... more »
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After a house has settled, some doors in a house may come out of alignment and move on their own. Changes in season or humidity can also cause doors to act strangely. Doors may close on their own or swing open... more »
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After 3+ years after moving into my house, I had yet to replace the Refrigerator/ Ice Water Filter. Although, I knew I was supposed to change it out every 6 to 12 months (and by this time it was really in need of being replaced), it's... more »
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To determine the square feet of a room, you will need to first measure the length and width of the room (in feet). Now simply multiply the length by the width, which will equal the square footage of the room. more »
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When planning a vacation where you will be away from your home for a prolonged period of time, it's important to take certain measures to protect your home from attracting the attention of burglars. Put these steps into action to reduce the chance of becoming the next victim of a vacation burglary. more »
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