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Housekeeping

Join our Housekeeping World to learn news ways to make your home spick and span. If you're in dire need of some housecleaning tips, check out our how-tos for ideas on packing your junk in boxes, degunking gunked up frying pans, and getting stains out on laundry day, among many, many other things. Got your own cleaning tips? Share!

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Sep 24, 2009

Your ironing skills are rusty, and so is your iron. Now you've got rust stains on your blouse. What to do?You Will Need* A steel-wool pad* Lemon juice* Water* Cloths or paper towels* Vinegar WARNING: ...

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Sep 23, 2009

Turn your leftovers into another tasty meal by reheating them the right way.You Will Need* Leftovers* Microwave-safe containers* Heavy plastic wrap* Oven-safe pans* Aluminum foil* A metal strainer* A ...

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Sep 22, 2009

Dusting with cloths that are pretreated to attract and hold dust is a huge time-saver. But why spend money on store-bought ones when you can make them yourself for pennies?You Will Need* 2 c. hot wate ...

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Sep 21, 2009

YouTube's hardwarehelper teaches you how to fix a fabric tear with Tear Mender. He demonstrates Tear Mender on both a couch and a leather jacket. The couch turned out pretty good, but the leather ja ...

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Sep 17, 2009

Learn to clean your hair dryer filter. You'll extend the life of this handy tool and you'll save money. Step 1Know when your blow dryer needs a tuneup. Dryers can overheat or shut down if too much lin ...

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Sep 12, 2009

Learn how to ensure that your towels feel new, clean and fluffy after every wash. Using a Soda Crystal Pre-wash technique and adding white vinegar to your wash, you can easily make towels fluffy and a ...

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Sep 4, 2009

Moving soon? Don't know how you'll ever get your possessions packed and moved in one piece? Well, fret no more... Moishe's Guide to Packing will show you the proper way to pack a computer. To start ...

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Aug 29, 2009

Okay, so you talk to your parents or you're eating dinner calmly when suddenly, a bomb drops: You're going to another local school or moving city/country! Argh! What to do? Find out the reasons for th ...

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Aug 29, 2009

How to choose a memory foam mattress when there are so many choices out there? It can be a daunting and confusing endeavor, considering all the new memory foam mattresses on the market today - from ob ...

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Aug 29, 2009

Laziness is never a good quality to have. However, being extra clean is a great trait to own! For some suggestions on this topic, please continue reading. Create a list of ways you are being lazy Thi ...