Housekeeping: Page 8

Do you clean your house and the next day it's a mess? It's all about teamwork. If you live alone, things should be easier. Try to stay on top of everything in your household. Although this can be difficult for working people, it pays off in the long run.

So, you did it. You've accomplished what most twenty-somethings everywhere are dreaming of...settling into your own place. It's the ultimate step in independence. You've stepped out of the shadow, and out from under the roof of Mom and Dad. Congrats!

Tired of a messy home that you just can't seem to function in? Having company join you for a few weeks who are very picky about cleanliness? Here is a guide that will help you get your home squeaky clean.

While it is simpler and far more humane to buy a good animal trap, some die-hard do-it-yourself types prefer to build their own. Home-made traps have many disadvantages, and a commercial trap is a better option for almost anybody.

Pigeon droppings deface many roofs, monuments, and public spaces. The uric acid (white material) in their droppings is not just unsightly; it can damage the finish on buildings, automobiles, etc. When birds occupy warehouses and defecate on stored goods, this creates an expensive problem for the warehouse management when their customers (retailers) refuse to accept contaminated goods.

So your parents decided to move, whether it's to the next town or across the country. You don't know how to handle it. This article will help.

Sometimes life brings you places were you don't want to go. Maybe your moving to the desert from Alaska or maybe you're moving to another country. In whatever case, nothing good will come out of whining and complaining, it will just annoy the people around you. Learn to cope with the change.

So it has finally come to this. You have been driven out of your home by the rough types inhabiting the neighbourhood. Or you have somehow made such an ass of yourself that you don't want to show your face again. Anyway, you have to get away fast, and in secret, without telling anybody.

Don't like ploughing through big piles of stuff like all the articles and people say? Try this new way to get your room clean in a spin!

Cleaning for guests isn't the easiest thing in the world, nor is it fun if your house is a little more messy than usual. Here's a list of things you should do to clean up properly.

Want your blanket to come out normal and not so rough and clumpy? Here you go!

Is it hard for you to go outside into your own backyard, because of the fear of being swooped by Plovers? Well, here's the solution (without harming the birds):

A very large percentage of the more wealthy and more technologically advanced nations around the world spend their life in front of some sort of a screen. Many households will only clean their house when they have company over. Life can be more enjoyable when you have a house that's constantly clean.

Don't buy a complete system. It's much cheaper to spend a little time getting the individual components together. Here's what you'll need, along with some rough prices.See what can be saved compared to the £900 or so you'll pay for a complete system.

Grease stains are easy to come by, but hard to get out. Here are a few ways to get rid of them.

Here is a creative, and simple, way to make your own shower curtain hooks.

Limescale buildup on aluminum is unsightly. It usually occurs from the use of hard water. This article explains how to remove it quickly and easily.

A short guiding tour of leaving your past behind (kind of) and booking it to Brooklyn.

Trying to remove ink from any surface can be trying and time-consuming!

You know that you are going to have to do it some time, and you always try to get out of it! Well, now you won't have to because you will know how to do it the right way!

Moving soon? Don't know how you'll ever get your possessions packed and moved in one piece? Well, fret no more...

Moving soon? Don't know how you'll ever get your possessions packed and moved in one piece? Well, fret no more...

Scratches in your stainless steel sink? Luckily, there is a solution! Read on!

This a brief summary on how to bleach white clothing using chlorine bleach. Use the directions on the chlorine bleach bottle for further help.

When walking around with a pair of scissors, it is important to carry them properly so that if you should fall, you won't accidentally stab yourself or anyone around you.

Has a pen ever leaked or exploded on your table or computer desk? Search no further...this is the key!

Did you get a little too carried away with your Elmer's glue? No worries! Here are some ways to get the glue off easily.

It may sometimes be desirable to live trap mice rather than catch them in a kill trap. This trap can be used with or without bait.

Cuts and scrapes are a fact of life, but permanent staining from them doesn't have to be – if you know what to do. This video will show you how to remove blood stains.

A little elbow grease of your own can quickly take care of any stains and get your granite counters looking like new. Follow this Howcast guide to learn how to get grease off a granite counter.

Moths can be destructive to stored clothing and food items. Here's how to get rid of them. Watch this video to learn how to get rid of moths indoors.

If even the bats are intimidated by the clutter in your attic, it's time to tackle the mess. Watch this video to learn how to clean out your attic.

Circular tablecloths look impossible to fold into neat little squares, but with a little practice you'll be doing this with ease. Learn how to fold a round tablecloth with this how to video.

Make your upholstered furniture look like new again by getting out spots and stains. Learn how to remove stains from upholstered furniture with this how to video.

After rolling down the hill or sliding into second base, it's time to tackle those grass stains. With summer coming up, this Howcast guide is helpful for moms wanting to get rid of those pesky grass stains. How to remove grass stains:

Ant problem? If the ants have come marching two by two—or, God forbid, 10 by 10—it's time to put an end to the parade. Here's how. How to get rid of ants, a guide by Howcast:

Learn how to polish shoes.

Learn how to use a coffee filter for more than making coffee.

Learn how to get out lipstick stains.

Learn how to remove ink stains from carpet.