Home and Garden
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How to Know if Your Lawn Needs Dethatching
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Checking for a Spongy Thatch1Walk on the lawn to see if it feels firm or spongy. T
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How to Prune Rose of Sharon
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Stimulating New Growth1Wait until winter or early spring to prune Rose of Shar
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How to Give Your Room a Makeover
Part 1Part 1 of 4:Decluttering Your Room1Throw away trash and remove unnecessary items. While this m
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How to Paint Black Chrome
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Cleaning and Priming Your Item1Wash your item thoroughly if it has dirt, grease, o
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How to Get Up to the Top Bunk of a Bunk Bed
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Using the Approved Climbing Style1Choose an appropriate location for the bunk
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How to Hang Fairy Lights
Method 1Method 1 of 4:Choosing and Securing Fairy Lights1Use lights that are proportionate to the it
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How to Clean Polishing Pads
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Keeping Wool or Foam Pads Clean during Polishing1Stop polishing when the pad i
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Is a Cesspool the Same as a Septic System? Nope. And Here's Why.
Section 1 of 3:Cesspools vs. Septic Systems1A cesspool is an underground concrete tank that holds hu
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How to Store an Exercise Ball
Method 1Method 1 of 2:DIY Solutions1Hide the ball in a closet if you have space. This might seem too
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How to Clean a Slate Hearth
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Slate Fireplace Hearth Routine Cleaning1Sweep, dust, or vacuum the slate to re
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How to Fit Mini Trunking Corners
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Measuring and Cutting the Straight Lengths1Measure the walls where you want to ins
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How to Avoid White Dust from a Humidifier
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Preventing Humidifier Dust1Empty the reservoir once a day after you’re done us
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How to Remove Agave Pups from the Mother Plant
Part 1Part 1 of 2:Digging up the Pups1Wear a pair of gloves when handling agave. Many common varieti
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How to Fix Foundation Cracks
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Caulking Hairline Cracks1Seal thin, non-structural cracks with urethane caulk.
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How to Close a Mouse Hole
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Exterior Holes1Fill small holes with steel wool and seal around the wool with
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How to Decorate Grey Walls
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Selecting Color Schemes1Brighten up a grey room with white accents. White is a gre
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How to Prune Dracaena
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Trimming the Leaves1Peel off any brown or yellow areas on the leaves using your ha
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How to Start a Gardening Club
Method 1Method 1 of 4:Gather a Core Group of Gardening Enthusiasts1Start a gardening club with a few
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How to Wrap Porch Posts with Wood
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Adding Spacers to the Posts1Measure the height and width of your porch posts. Stre
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How to Make the Air Colder in a Swamp Cooler Home
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Is A Swamp Cooler Right For You?1Check the average humidity in your area. Evap