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You'd like to clean the air vents in your house so that you and your family are breathing clean air while at home. But how do you do it successfully?

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Dry erase markers are super convenient and even fun for kids. But what happens when they get them on their clothes? Does it come out?

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You need to drain your waterbed without a pump, and are wondering how to do this. Learn the secret of how to drain a waterbed without a pump from this article.

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You have a new pair of leather boots and would like to learn how to clean them. Learn how to clean leather boots in this article.

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You're trying to figure out how to install a snow fence before the onset of winter. Learn about how to install a snow fence in this article.

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Your micro suede couch has some stains on it, and you don't know how to clean it. Learn about how to clean a micro suede couch in this article.

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Though they may be cute, if chipmunks get into your garden you'll have to get rid of them before they cause damage. Learn about how to get rid of chipmunks in this article.

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You've purchased some gas logs and are now wondering how to install them. Learn about how to install gas logs in this article.

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You've noticed deep furrows in your backyard, and are wondering how to get rid of the armadillo in your backyard. Read this article and find out how to get rid of armadillos.

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You need to choose a carpet color, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to choose a carpet color in this article.

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You need to inspect a CO2 fire extinguisher, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to inspect a CO2 fire extinguisher in this article.

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You want to make detergent at home, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to make detergent at home in this article.

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To be really eco-friendly, you want your roof to be cool, so you'll need one with reflective properties and the best insulation value possible. So what are some of your options when it comes to roofing materials?

By Rebecca Fairley Raney

Router bits can be used for drilling projects. Learn more about using router bits for a drill from this article.

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Building a pendulum is a fun project. Read this article to learn how to build a pendulum.

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Steel wool can catch fire easily, even when wet. Learn whether steel wool can catch fire in this article.

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A very fine grade of sandpaper can really make metal shine. Learn about whether you can polish metal with sandpaper from this article.

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Although black drywall screws are rust-resistant, they do sometimes rust or otherwise disappoint users. Learn about whether black drywall screws rust in this article.

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You need to unglue PVC pipe, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to unglue a PVC pipe in this article.

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A bulky old lamp takes up a lot of space in a landfill. But if it doesn't fit your décor, you've got to do something with it. Is recycling an option? There are a few things to consider.

By Susan Batten

During the excitement of having your new mattress delivered, you might not care what happens to that old, back-pain-inducing one once it's hauled away - but you should. Although it can sometimes be a bit difficult to do, there are environmentally friendly ways to dispose of your old mattress.

By Danielle Fisher

More than 20 million mattresses fill up American landfills each year. Don't add even one more to the pile. Instead, find a more creative way to dispose of your old mattress.

By Danielle Fisher & Francisco Guzman

One of the hardest things about owning an above-ground pool is learning how to draining it at the end of the season - or is it? Read this article to learn how to drain your above-ground pool.

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If your basement windows leak whenever it rains heavily, chances are the window wells are leaking and need repairing. This article shows you how to repair leaking basement window wells.

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Do you know how to remove stripped screws easily? We'll tell you seven ways without getting too frustrated.

By Mitch Ryan