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  • How to Tune Up Your Bike

    So your bike has been in the garage all winter and looks a little worse for the wear. No worries—you can give your bike a quick tune-up yourself.

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  • 5 Handy Tool Substitutes

    Sometimes, while in the middle of a repair job, you may find you're missing the one tool that’s perfect for the job. Not to worry! We've got five handy replacement tools to use when you don't have the real thing.

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  • 5 Ways to Protect Your Digital Files

    The digital age helps us save on space and paper, but it also means we have to be diligent to avoid losing items such as special photos and tax records. Follow these five steps to help ensure your digital files remain safe.

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  • Stain Removal Tips

    You’ve just spilled red wine on a white tablecloth, dripped orange juice down your dress and dropped a strawberry on your couch. Apart from being incredibly unlucky, you’ve also created some stains that can be a little tricky to remove.

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  • 6 Tips for Saving Leftover Paint

    You thought you were all set. You went to the trouble to label and store the leftover paint so that you would have it on hand for touch-ups. Now you open the can only to find a congealed lump. Here are six tips on how to clean up and store paint so it will be fresh when you need it.

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  • 5 Ways to Create More Storage Space

    Whether your current residence is a small-sized condo or a large detached house, you’re likely always looking for extra storage space. Take a good look around your home, and with a little ingenuity, you’ll find some areas that can be turned into additional space. Need some help? Here are five interesting space-saving tricks for your home.

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  • Top Ten Rules for Regifting

    Some say it’s cheap, others say it’s frugal; some say it’s unforgivable and still others say it’s simply another form of recycling. But no matter what anyone says, regifting is here to stay! So here’s how to do it guilt-free—and how to not get caught.

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  • 7 Sweater Care Tips

    Keep your sweaters looking like new with these essential care tips.

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  • 6 Tips for Caring for the Kitchen Stove

    Stoves have simple working parts, and, with occasional repair and regular cleaning, yours should keep on serving you and your family for decades. Here are six tips to help keep the kitchen stove in good shape

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  • 8 Tips for Organizing Your Laundry Room

    Do you dread doing laundry? Are the piles growing out of control? Putting it off won’t make it go away. Let’s face it—dirty laundry is a fact of life. But doing laundry becomes less of a chore when you have an efficient, pleasing room to do it in. If you want to create a laundry room that not only looks good but also works well, here are some tips to help.

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  • The Legendary Guide to Cleaning

    Dost thou feel like you’re fighting a losing battle with dirt? The secret to defeating your demons lies in the ten golden rules of cleaning. If you feel like house cleaning is a daunting and interminable task check out these smart tips. Adopt the age-old cleaning strategies we suggest, and you'll finally be able to get your home sparkling clean before the turn of the century.

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  • Long Life for Your Appliances

    Appliances eventually wear out. Certain parts simply fail with time. It’s inevitable. But appliance abuse and neglect can speed up the breakdown rate of washers, dryers, refrigerators, ranges, and dishwashers, helping keep appliance repairmen busy. Here are some of the most common ways homeowners contribute to appliance demise, along with advice for avoiding these errors.

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  • 5 Bed Mattress Care Tips

    Mattresses typically last around ten years, but a few simple procedures can add years to their lives and improve your sleep comfort as well.

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  • Spring Clutter Clean-Up

    It's that time of year again, where we have to go through every nook and cranny to give our homes a thorough cleaning. These tips will help make the process go by smoothly.

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  • 6 Good Kitchen Habits to Develop

    Get savvy in the kitchen by adopting these easy organizational habits. By incorporating these actions into your daily routine, you’ll save time as well as have a kitchen that looks spotless.

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