Housekeeping How To Guides, Tips & Instructions
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How to Become Organized and Get Rid of Clutter
by BrandyABurgess in > Housekeeping
It can be hard to keep up with the daily chores when you are working a full time job while taking care of kids and keeping your spouse happy at the same time. Below I have listed tips on how to get organized. You have to start somewhere right? Here's how you do it.
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How to Get Rid of Bothersome Fruit Flies
by jaredsgirl in > Housekeeping
Fruit flies are little gnat type creatures that infest your home, usually the kitchen and damp areas such as the garage, in search of rotting foods and corroded drains. These pesky flies breed inside of drains and find their way to any type of perishable foods left out. Here are some tips for getting rid of bothersome fruit flies.
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Overhead Garage Storage Is Very Useful
by ja_schmidt in > Housekeeping
A family accumulates so many things over the years that it is amazing and even overwhelming. More daunting is the fact that you have to keep these times safe and organized.
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Have you ever had fleas in your house and it cost you a fortune to get rid of them? It doesn't have to!
by Shelbi in > Housekeeping
How to get rid of fleas in your house with a common condiment
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Save on Your Utility Bills!
by axleskat in > Housekeeping
There is nothing like the smell of clothes that have been dried outside! Sheets and blankets smell so good after drying in the fresh air! I find that the best smelling time of year for drying clothes is in the Spring and Fall. The best part ... your utility bills will go down!
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Septic Tank Safe Cleaning Products
by MelFrank in > Housekeeping
This article will let you know what cleaning products are safe for use with a septic tank.
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Get Rid of The Flies in Your House With Out Fly strips!
by Strongmom in > Housekeeping
The grossest thing ever is seeing twitching flies dangling from a strip of glue in your livingroom, kitchen, or anywhere else for that matter! Flies buzzing around your head and landing on your food and drinks is just as gross! Here is a quick easy trick that will keep your house fly free!
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Clean Liquid Stains from Carpet
by rickzimmerman in > Housekeeping
Had a recent party where a guest splattered that great berber in the sun room? Kids get a little too frisky with the chocolate fondue? Not to worry! Here you'll find out how to quickly and easily remove an unset liquid stain from carpet — even barbecue sauce from white shag!
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Get Rid of Grout Stains, Remove Tile Grout Stains
by tammierene in > Housekeeping
It's easier than you think to get rid of ugly grout stains.
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How to Get and Stay Organized at Home
by hmt86 in > Housekeeping
It's so easy to let clutter take over our lives. We get busy and toss things here and there, and before you know it, we've got a mess on our hands. BUT we don't have to continue living this way. We can take charge of our space and get organized!
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How To Keep Your Home Spotlessly Clean With Ease
by kitchenwench in > Housekeeping
Anyone can have a spotless home, as long as things are done properly. It is not just what you do: it`s how it is done.
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How to to Not Become a Lazy Housewife
by FurryLoo in > Housekeeping
Whether you're a full-time or part-time housewife, here are some important tips for not becoming a lazy one. Most importantly, following these tips will keep you feeling great!
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Get Cigarette Smell Out of Your House
by btriex in > Housekeeping
Here is a method that works well for getting the cigarette odor out of a house within a week, even if the house has been smoked in heavily for a period of months. Typically removes smell in 3 to 7 days.
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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Your Kitchen the Frugal Way
by BlondieWrites in > Housekeeping
Those pesky little fruit flies arrive in your home, unnoticed as they grab a free ride in on the bananas or other fresh fruit. But how do you get rid of them without spending a load of money?
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How to Remove Skunk Odor in Your House
by Violet4me in > Housekeeping
Imagine a skunk running loose in your home, being chased by numerous children. This happened mine when our father came home one day with a box for us to open. Lucky for us the skunk was descented. If a skunk happens to visit your home and leaves behind that “distinct” odor, there are ways to eliminate that dreadful skunk smell.
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Get Rid of Weevils From Your Pantry
by hnatalieann in > Housekeeping
Weevils seem to come from nowhere and invade the dry foods in your pantry. If weevils are ruining your cereals, flour, noodles, or any other dry food items, there are a couple ways you can help repel them from your cupboard.
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How to Recycle Silica Gel Packets
by UponRequest in > Housekeeping
Here's a few great tips to recycle/reuse the silica gel packets that are used to control moisture and mold in vitamins, shoes, electronics, etc.
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How to remove hard water stains in your dishwasher.
by kmiddle08 in > Housekeeping
Ever wonder how to get that ugly brown hard water stain out of your dishwasher? Try this easy method and your dishwasher will look like it's new!
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Cleaning Wood Cabinets
by KimKeason in > Housekeeping
Spring cleaning includes washing kitchen cabinets. This is a guide to cleaning, restoring, and maintaining wood cupboards.
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Tips to Keep Your Room Neat and Clean
by cadence in > Housekeeping
For some people, keeping a room neat and clean can be a challenge. For those people, a system of organization must be in place in order for a room to be kept neat.
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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Your Kitchen the Frugal Way
by BlondieWrites in > Housekeeping
Those pesky little fruit flies arrive in your home, unnoticed as they grab a free ride in on the bananas or other fresh fruit. But how do you get rid of them without spending a load of money?
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How to Recycle Silica Gel Packets
by UponRequest in > Housekeeping
Here's a few great tips to recycle/reuse the silica gel packets that are used to control moisture and mold in vitamins, shoes, electronics, etc.
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Preventing Pests While Cleaning: Some Extra Tips For Keeping Critters at Bay
by AnneEdwards in > Housekeeping
As the weather warms up, so too do common household pests begin to appear. From spiders to ants, cockroaches to unwanted rodents, you can prevent these pests from ruining your spring (and your home!) by implementing some preventative measures.
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A Toxic Dump Site Could be Hiding in Your Home
by Darlene in > Housekeeping
According to one paper in Applied Microbiology, one square foot of carpet can contain millions of dust mites, mold spores, and micro-organisms that regular vacuuming cannot eliminate.
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How to Save Money by Making Your Own Liquid Laundry Detergent
by Tidbits in > Housekeeping
Making your own laundry detergent not only saves money, but is less harmful to the environment when using natural ingredients.
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Ideas to Clean Your Home Quickly
by cadence in > Housekeeping
This will help you clean your home when you only have a small amount of time.
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How To Save Money Making Your Own Liquid Laundry Detergent
by naturallyfit5 in > Housekeeping
I think everyone is looking for ways to save money these days. Recently I started making my own laundry detergent and I just couldn't believe the savings in doing this. Not only that but I can use this with my front loader and not worry about damaging it because its low sudsing.
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How to Clean a Bathroom in 1 Minute a Day
by Ruby in > Housekeeping
Do you hate cleaning the bathroom as much as I do? Don't want to spend $80 on a cleaning lady? Want to have a sparkling clean bathroom without having to scrub it every week? I spend one minute every day before taking a shower to keep my bathroom sparkling clean, and here's how you can do it too.
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How to Iron Clothes Properly
by MrsCrafty in > Housekeeping
Ironing could be named the worst household chore. Have you been using a service to iron your clothes? Most people do not learn how to properly iron their clothes until they are out of college. This article will teach you tips and techniques about ironing that will have you ironing like a professional in no time!
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USHA oil
by Lovehurts in > Housekeeping
USHA oil admitting is just the best in accoutrement top brand lubrication of the apparatus and it enhances the achievement and improves the activity amount of the machine.
