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Watch Out, Windex

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E-cloth is a simple, chemical-free cleaning tool that will leave your windows and mirrors with a shockingly non-streaky shine.

Shine Your Silver To Perfection Quickly Without Commercial Polish

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Here’s how to put a shine on your silver with minimal cost and effort. (VIDEO)
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Magic Eraser Really Does Remove The Most Stubborn Stains

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Unable to find a great bathtub scrubber, we picked up a Magic Eraser Extra Power. It was like a miracle. I rubbed the tub with it lightly to avoid damaging the finish. Every trace of the stain disappeared—and it hasn’t come back.
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The Best Way To Care For Bed Pillows

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Most of us are fastidious about changing bed linens, but pillows often fall by the wayside. Here’s how to keep them fresh.
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How To Remove Oil Stains From Clothes

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Here is a dead easy way to remove any cooking oil stain from clothing.
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Yes, You Can Get Your Kids To Pick Up Their Dirty Towels

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How to get your messy kids to stop leaving soggy bath towels in a pile in their room.
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Finally, Attractive Microfiber Dishtowels

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These microfiber kitchen towels look stylish in the way that linen ones do—and function superbly, too.
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3 Ways To Help The Health Of the Planet

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WASTE NOT | Make a difference in the health and well being of our planet by changing just one thing. Here are three ways to get started:
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Keep Your Best Clothes In Nonwoven Poly Bags

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Who knew that nonwoven polypropylene could actually protect your best garments from evil clothes-eating moths?
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Pusher Broom Love: Meet The Schmutz

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Swept away by a funny looking broom with a funny sounding name Schmutz Haken. (VIDEO)
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Sink Clogged? Try The Drain-o Volcano

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Here's how to clear clogged drains without commercial drain cleaners. Terri Brandmueller explains the simple science.
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An Easy Way To Insulate Single-Pane Windows

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Replacing single-glazed windows with brand new double-panes used to be the energy-wise solution. Not any more. Here's an easy. less expensive, attractive way to insulate single-pane windows.