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Clean Your Oven the Fast and Easy Way!

Would you like to have a sparkling clean oven, but procrastinate cleaning it because you think it will take too long or...

Clipped on Apr 15, 2013

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Hydrogen Peroxide - How to Use it as a Bleach Alternat...

Hydrogen Peroxide is an excellent bleach alternative in the home when you're looking for something that's much...

Clipped on Apr 10, 2013

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What's the deal with lead based paint, and why should...

Maybe you've seen the warnings on paint sticks, or read an article someplace. "Use caution when sanding...

Clipped on Mar 24, 2013

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4 Benefits to Vacuuming!

Vacuuming is essential to a clean house. When you vacuum it removes the dirt from your floor or carpet which h...

Clipped on Mar 13, 2013

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Why burning with your fireplace glass doors open...

Combustion, Shattered glass are all fire safety issues. This helps you to better understand what the do's and don't are f...

Clipped on Mar 07, 2013

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Add a Light to a Key

Frog Leggs stick on lights have saved me a lot of fumbling in the dark to unlock both my car and my house. Thes...

Clipped on Mar 04, 2013

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A simple household trick to solve a common dilemma

You just refilled your soap dispenser, but now the soap won't come out of the pump. How frustrating. Follow this simple...

Clipped on Feb 27, 2013

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Quick and Easy Way to Hang Pictures

Don't you hate those picture frames that don't come with picture wire or a hook to hang it with? Try this quick and easy tip f...

Clipped on Feb 25, 2013

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Make Your Home Better With Bananas

The nutrients in bananas aren't just good for your health, they're good for your home's health, too. Banana peels c...

Clipped on Feb 25, 2013

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Ployblend Grout Renew - An affordable, easy way to u...

We built our home in 1985. In 2000 DIY hubby laid ceramic tile directly over cheap vinyl flooring in our two baths, kitc...

Clipped on Feb 24, 2013

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One Simple Fix that Stops Loose Bathroom Towel Bars...

Bathroom towel bars that wiggle. Toilet paper holders that jiggle. Door handles that waggle. These drive me...

Clipped on Feb 23, 2013

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Insulating Garage Doors

Insulatingthe garage, will keep it warmer in the winter and cooler in thesummer. Same for the garage's adjacent room. *...

Clipped on Feb 17, 2013

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Saving Money at Home Depot

A big part of DIY is saving money so I'm sure you all take advantage of #coupons and #discounts just like I do. A...

Clipped on Feb 14, 2013

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Air Seal your attic before insulating

When one pops there head into the attic they may see something similar to the first picture & think that hey, I n...

Clipped on Feb 13, 2013

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Repairing and Refurbishing Leather

Did you know that you can get your leather furniture repaired and/or refurbished? We had our leather couch...

Clipped on Feb 11, 2013

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DIY Reusable Refrigerator Shelf Liner

For fast easy cleanup line your refrigerator with vinyl shelf liner. Simply pull out, wipe down and your done....

Clipped on Feb 05, 2013

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How to Easily Clean grimy Vinyl Floors!

My Vinyl floors had gotten so grimy over the years, that I thought I was going to have to replace them. Then I found out a...

Clipped on Jan 30, 2013

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Dryer Duct Cleaning: Dust Bunnies are Pyromaniacs

We all clean our dryer's lint trap but when is the last time you vacuumed the dryer ducts or around the heating eleme...

Clipped on Jan 26, 2013

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How to Store Paint

If you have leftover paint after a project, don't throw it out. Save it in case you need it in the future for touch-ups. It is i...

Clipped on Jan 25, 2013

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Recycling or upcycling furniture? Here are some tip...

The Hometalk community is full of creative folks turning ugly, worn out furniture into stylish, attractive pieces. Ot...

Clipped on Jan 24, 2013

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Help to take the rust out of Cast Iron pots and pans fro...

Have tried the vinegar thing - tried the Borax thing - no no avail - anybody got some ideas -

Clipped on Jan 23, 2013

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How to Remove Rust Stains From Tub

Although this is not our area of expertise, we thought we'd pass on this information that was tested by our emplo...

Clipped on Jan 22, 2013

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Our Nursery Chair

A quick and easy change to one fabulous flea market find!

Clipped on Jan 21, 2013

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The Easiest Trick for Cleaning Greasy Kitchen Me...

A good old fashioned tip that your granny may have used for getting rid of greasy kitchen splatters the easy way! I...

Clipped on Jan 21, 2013

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Painting 101- Tips, Tricks, and Advice for perfectly paint...

Ever wanted to know how to get a clean crisp edge? How about what paint sheen is best for you? Maybe you just w...

Clipped on Jan 19, 2013

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Remove Mildew Smell From Towels

My husband is very good at remembering lyrics, especially theme songs from television shows and comme...

Clipped on Jan 19, 2013

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decorating binder to take shopping

A binder that you can throw in your purse. Never be without your fabric, paint or measurements again.

Clipped on Jan 17, 2013

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How to stop the sinking trash bag into the depths of...

I got this suggestion from my 80 year old mother-in-law. It is so easy it is ridiculous! Ridiculously easy. Use 2-3...

Clipped on Jan 10, 2013

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How to Park Your Car in the Garage and Hit the Mark Eve...

Is the space for the car a tight fit in your garage where every inch counts? Here's an easy way to get the car in the...

Clipped on Jan 09, 2013

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DIY Scrubbing Cleanser

Using only baking soda, vinegar and dish detergent you can make your own scrubbing cleanser and eliminate yet an...

Clipped on Jan 08, 2013

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