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How to Deal with Autumn Leaves

Add landscaping near deciduous trees., Decide if you need to collect the leaves., Rake pine needles first., Decide if...

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How to Care for a Septic System

Understand your septic tank., Conserve water., Keep heavy things away from the tank., Don’t flush or pour...

11 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Get Rid of Sewer Odor

Find the odor source., Look for other possible sources of the odors., Request a plumber's assessment of the installed...

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How to Deal with Damp in Your Home

Use the right paints and sealants., Check if there are cracks around the windows or any wall penetrations., Install a...

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How to Unclog a Garbage Disposal

Turn off your disposal., Determine what's causing the clog., Manually turn your blades to try breaking up clogged...

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How to Shop at Ikea

Log on to www.IKEA.com., Register for IKEA family., Order an IKEA catalog., Make a list of all the things you need to...

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How to Adjust a Recliner Chair

Test your recliner's tension., Tilt the recliner forward., Look for an adjustment mechanism., Rotate the mechanism...

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How to Care for Wicker

Vacuum wicker furniture routinely with the soft brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner to remove surface debris...

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How to Care for Teak

Restore its lustre., Conserve the patina of the teak., Remove stains., Check the screws.

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How to Cover a Chair

Contact the company who made the furniture to see if they suggest a certain type of slipcover., Measure your chair to...

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How to Black Wash Cabinets

Gather the necessary tools and materials., Consider the cost of the project., Ensure that your cabinets are not covered...

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How to Choose Accent Pillows

Choose pillows that fit the area., Select pillows with contrasting shapes., Use pillows with texture., Select accent...

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How to Fill a Bean Bag Chair

Inspect the delivered package for damage., Inspect carefully your flat bean bag chair, checking for any signs of rips...

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How to Make and Use a Simple Bidet

Choose your bidet sprayer., Assemble your compression sprayer according to the manufacturer's instructions and find a...

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How to Recaulk a Bathtub

Clean the tub or shower area with a bathroom surface cleaner that also removes soap scum., Strip the existing caulk...

15 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Remove a Shower Head

Determine why your shower head is stuck., Turn off the water supply., Prepare your work space., Use a wrench or pair of...

16 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Lime Wash a Chair

Remove the seat portion of the chair., Strip the chair., Use a wire brush on the chair., Run sandpaper of a 220-grit...

12 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Slipcover a Chair

Measure your chair., Pick out the fabric for your slipcover., Buy tracing paper., Outline of each section of the...

12 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Measure Chair Covers

Identify what chairs you want to wrap., Determine what type of furniture covers you want., Use a tape measure, and...

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