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Laurel Herring

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  • greenhouse is 77″ high, 41″ deep and 75″ wide
  • a screw is used at each joint.
  • note tape used to make pipe fit

Building an Indoor Greenhouse

I have an unheated sunroom and I needed a warm spot to start seeds and keep houseplants. I ended up making a small indoor greenhouse using PVC pipe and clear plastic sheet! Details at http://www.walterreeves.com/how-to-archive/i...

Walter Reeves
Walter Reeves Decatur, GA
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  • The iRobot Roomba.

Cleaning & Organization: Has anyone used the Roomba?

Cleaning my house is the bane of my existence. I want a machine to do it for me. Does anyone use the iRobot Roomba? Does it actually work?
Chaya K
Chaya K New York, NY
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    My sister had one but I was not impressed as with animals or lots of hair they need to be ...»
    emptied pretty frequently! I agree with Sherrie!

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  • I'm sold on the household products, no more wasting money for us! 1
  • Before cleaning and after. WOW!

Cleaning Your HE Washer with Household Products

I did an experiment and it worked! No more expensive tablets to clean our HE washing machine! Visit our blog to see what I'm using now...it only cost pennies using the household products!
Clover House, DeeDee
Clover House, DeeDee Decatur, TX
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  • Use plastic bins to organize like items.  I use them to keep fruits and veggies separate.
  • Use smaller containers that lock to keep lunchmeat fresh.
  • Write the contents of your freezer on the freezer wall with a chalk pen.  It helps you to know what you have in there when it's time to plan meals, and it erases easily. 2
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Organize Your Refrigerator

It's back to school time for us, which means time to pack lunches on a daily basis. Every year, right before school starts, I try to organize our refrigerator to make meal preparation ...»
Mom4Real
Mom4Real Lexington, KY
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  • I have always used Windex for a quick "sparkle" and always get compliments.
Read the post to know the details! http://youaretalkingtoomuch.com/2012/10/quick-and-easy-way-to-make-ceramic-tile-and-hardwood-sparkle-and-shine/
  • Put a sparkle back in your tile!
Don't have time for a deep clean or don't have the sparkle after cleaning? Windex!
http://youaretalkingtoomuch.com/2012/10/quick-and-easy-way-to-make-ceramic-tile-and-hardwood-sparkle-and-shin
  • Hardwood floors looking dull?
Yes, I even use it for a quick sparkle on my floors! They are 17 years old and still sparkle!
http://youaretalkingtoomuch.com/2012/10/quick-and-easy-way-to-make-ceramic-tile-and-hardwood-sparkle-and-shine
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Do you want a quick and easy way to make your ceramic tile and hardwood sparkle?

I share with you on this post how this "secret" has worked for me! Want a quick way to give your ceramic tile and hardwood floors a sparkle? It's as easy as grabbing your bottle of Windex ...»
YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com
YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com Conway, SC
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How to Clean Soap Scum Off Shower Doors

Who else thinks soap scum is the enemy of all homeowners?

This past weekend I decided to put my cleaning plan into action and eliminate the haze on ...»

30 Minutes Easy
Home Repair Tutor
Home Repair Tutor Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Clean the space between your oven doors. 3
  • Special tool for torx screw...around $5. 1
  • Open up the doors, but be careful, because they may spring apart. 1
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How To Clean In Between The Glass On Your Stove Doors

Want to clean that space in between the glass on your oven door? It's really not hard...all you need is an inexpensive tool and a few free minutes...come on over and let me show you how I cleaned mine!

Mom4Real
Mom4Real Lexington, KY
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  • Dryer balls made from wool yarn.  They last a long time and save you money! 1

No More Dryer Sheets!

Why waste money on dryer sheets when you can easily and inexpensively make your own dryer balls?
Patty @ Always Something
Patty @ Always Something Greensboro, NC
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  • After attempting to clean with Comet and Liquid toilet bowl cleaner I still had this nasty hard water build up scuzzy ring. 10
  • This is the AFTER picture :) 1
  • The lemon Koolaid works in the dishwasher too for removing the soap scum build up from the insides.  Just put in in place of the soap and run an empty washer on it's regular cycle...  The before and after will amaze you!
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How to Clean that Stubborn Toilet Bowl Ring for .25 cents

Chemical free trick to clean that nasty toilet bowl ring.. http://anyonecandecorate.blogspot.com/2012/0... ...»
AnyoneCanDecorate
AnyoneCanDecorate Beaumont, CA
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Washing Windows Like The Pros

I cannot take credit for this discovery; however I can tell you that it works! In my opinion this is the best way for washing windows. A cleaning company shared this tip with me four ...»
Chaotically Creative Co.
Chaotically Creative Co. Murfreesboro, TN
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