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Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Furniture Polish

Ditch the chemical cleaners and your favorite feather duster. There are more effective (and healthier) alternatives.

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Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent

Start thinking green when it comes to your whites, darks, and lights!

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Remove a Stuck Screw

Stubborn screws can actually be extracted with very little force. Just use heat.

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How to Control Household Ants

Posted Jul 29th 2010 by Allegra Muzzillo

Send those summertime pests marching with these tips for identifying and eradicating ants.

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The Daily Fix: Stabilize a Sagging Kitchen Cabinet Shelf

Posted Jul 29th 2010 by Joe Provey

Particle board shelves tend to buckle under pressure.

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The Daily Fix: Brighten Faded Carpets and Rugs

Posted Jul 28th 2010 by Francesca Clarke

Sunlight is notorious for fading carpet fibers. Here's a natural way to dial up the color.

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9 Causes for Leaky Windows

Posted Jul 27th 2010 by Kathy Price-Robinson

Our expert identifies common construction errors that lead to costly window leaks.

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Energy Savings: Washers and Dryers

Posted Jul 26th 2010 by Kristine Solomon

Enjoy fresh laundry all summer long without draining your wallet or the environment.

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The Two-Fan Technique: Save Energy, Stay Cool

Posted Jul 26th 2010 by Joe Provey

This trick will even cool a hot, stuffy attic!

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The Daily Fix: Remove Hard Water Stains

Posted Jul 23rd 2010 by Jaime Derringer

Those unsightly brown and white stains on your bathroom fixtures are a sign of a bigger problem.

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How to Get Fingerprints Off of Anything

Posted Jul 22nd 2010 by Francesca Clarke

Smart tips for lifting fingerprints from mirrors, walls, LCD screens, and more.

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