How to Kill Flies/insects Quickly Without Toxins

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Summer brings flies indoors, especially when you are cooking. Here is a foolproof way to kill them without flyswatters or pesticides. This method also works outdoors around picnic tables, plants or just about anywhere. It also is a repellent to nearby insects. Keep this mixture for on-the-spot use,

How to Whiten Things Without Using Bleach

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Chlorine bleach is commonly used to whiten clothes and remove tough stains from white fabric. Chlorine, however, is a harsh chemical that can irritate your skin, eyes and lungs and that can cause serious health issues if it is accidentally ingested. Prevent this by using other alternatives to whiten

How to Clean a Dusty Computer

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A computer is an electronic device that quickly collects dust, as the screen collects dirt and dust, the keyboard comes into contact with dirt and food crumbs, and the hard drive itself often sits on the floor or a similar area that quickly attracts dirt. To remove the dusty buildup, simply clean yo

How to Dry a Charcoal Filter

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Charcoal-activated filters are common in air purifiers that draw air into the filter with a fan motor. Dust particles and other contaminants are trapped on the charcoal surfaces, resulting in cleaner air for your room. Because charcoal filters are expensive, rinsing them occasionally can save money

How to Remove Odors From an Ice Chest

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If standing next to your hard surfaced ice chest makes you cringe due to the bad odor, you will need to clean it thoroughly with common household items. Ice chests allow you to keep food and beverages cold for an extended period, but they can often begin smelling bad due to old food and dirty water.

How to Identify a Chippendale Silver Plate

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Chippendale is a pattern of silverware named after Thomas Chippendale, a cabinet-maker who not only designed furniture, but interiors of rooms and everything within them. The design is distinctive for having a center that emerges from a narrow point at the bottom of the handle, to smoothly and unint

How to Stay Safe During a Summer Lightning Storm

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Lightning and electrical storms are beautiful to watch from a distance but they can be both frightening and dangerous when viewed up close. Below are a few tips for staying safe during a lightning storm.

Finishing Tips for Ironing Pillowcases

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Sump Pit Size Vs. Sump Capacity

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Modern homes have drainage tile installed around the footings of the foundation to quickly move water from around the house to the sump pit. The mitigates the chances of a wet basement by never allowing water to pool against the concrete foundation wall. So this process works adequately, you need to

Home Methods for Ear Wax Removal

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You can remove ear wax at home.ear image by Connfetti from Fotolia.comThe presence of ear wax is normal within a healthy ear. However, sometimes wax can build up to unhealthy levels, which can cause symptoms such as reduced hearing capacity, ringing in the ears, itching, unpleasant odors...

Cleaning Steel Cutlery

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Most of us remember the old, nasty-looking black steel butcher knife in our mother's knife drawer. It was the one she always used and the one that always stayed sharp. Those who hold "real steel" cutlery in esteem believe that high-carbon steel takes and holds a better edge for kitchen work. Keeping

How to Clean Fiber Glass Showers

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Fiberglass is one of the least expensive and most common materials to be found in a home bathroom. However, it also scratches easily when exposed to abrasive cleaners and scouring powders. Once scratched, it's even harder to keep clean. So an ounce of prevention and care when cleaning is well worth

How to Remove Wood Gouges With Heat

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A gouge or dent in a wood floor or a piece of furniture is a disheartening sight. Whether it cut through the finish or not, the damage catches your eye every time that you enter the room. In many cases, the damage can be repaired by restoring the wood to its original shape through the use of heat an

The Best Ways to Remove Grass From a Gravel Driveway

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Gravel driveways are common, especially in the country where long driveways are expensive to pave. However, keeping gravel driveways free of grass and weeds can be a constant challenge, particularly in the springtime or in geographical locations where rain is plentiful. There are a number of ways to

How to Remove Chewing Gum Washed in Clothes

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The only thing worse than gum on your clothes is gum on your clothes that have gone through the wash. This sticky substance is challenging enough to remove without the heat from a dryer setting it in. If the inevitable does occur, fear not, there is a simple way to effectively remove gum from washed

How to Clean Bright Tile

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Whether they are on the wall, counter or floor, tile will get dirty. When bright tile becomes soiled, it can look dirtier than does tile with a matte or stone finish. Cleaning bright tile is a simple process that can be completed with products that you probably already have in your home. To keep bri

How to Eliminate Gasoline Odor From Your Carpet

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The smell of gasoline can be both annoying and cause some nausea. There are a few easy methods to remove the smell.

How to Stain a Southern Yellow Pine Ceiling to Espresso Stain

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Staining a southern yellow pine ceiling to espresso will go far toward changing the look of a room. It can help create a more contemporary feel, and bringing in furniture that is also stained espresso will help unify the decor of the room. There should be adequate lighting in the room, whether by wa

How to Clean Out a Plastic Oil Reservoir

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Cleaning oil off of anything can be a slippery subject, but cleaning oil out of a container that is both plastic and is designed to hold oil presents an interesting challenge. Cleaning a plastic oil reservoir completely can be done, though. The supplies you will require to get this job done are mos

How to Get Wrinkles Out of Mesh

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Discovering a wrinkled mesh jersey or sports uniform right before a game can be frustrating. However, you can choose from a variety of options to eliminate wrinkles from mesh fabric. It can seem challenging removing wrinkles from this particular material, as many of these clothing items also contain