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10 Things You Should Never Throw Away
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There are items we consciously recycle and items we toss without a second thought. Here are 10 things you should never throw away at HowStuffWorks.
How Bug Spray Works
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Our world is full of insects, and our first response to seeing one is usually to reach for a can of spray to zap it. Is this good idea? What's in your typical can of bug spray? And, could it harm you, too?
Can I Use Interior Paint for Exterior Surfaces?
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Is one gallon of paint the same as the next? Not really. Find out if you can use that interior latex you fell in love with on the outside of your house, too.
10 Tools You Need to Paint Your Home's Exterior
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It takes more than a can of paint and a brush or roller to paint the outside of your house. Here are some other must-have tools to make the job look more professional.
10 Tricks for Painting Your Home's Exterior
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Painting the outside of your house yourself can seem daunting, but you can save a lot of money. Learn how at HowStuffWorks.
How often should I repaint the exterior of my home?
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Your home is your castle, but unlike a castle, it probably requires a couple of coats of paint now and again. How frequent should your paint jobs be, and why?
Why would you throw a fire extinguisher?
Companies have rekindled the fire grenade, made it simple and nontoxic, and dubbed it the throwable fire extinguisher. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Should You Turn Your Heat Down When You're Not Home?
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As you leave home on a winter morning, you may wonder whether to turn off your heat, turn it down or let it maintain a cozy temperature. Which will save the most energy and money? The answer might surprise you.
What causes pipes to burst when they freeze?
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If you live in an apartment building, you're sure to see a sign put up by management to keep your faucet dripping when the weather report forecasts freezing temperatures. But why is that? How does a dripping tap keep pipes from bursting?
10 Home Repairs That Can Seriously Break the Bank
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Most expensive home repairs come from items we don't pay attention to every day – like the roof or foundation. Which are the 10 most costly home repairs?