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Three Ways to Recycle a Book
Many people are conscious these days of keeping what they can out of the landfill. What if there is a book with sentimental value that you really can't use, or a really pretty one is found at a thrift store? Here are some ideas to give it new...

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What is Cold Frame Gardening?
A cold frame ensures a favorable environment for growing plants. It is a kind of a mini-greenhouse and is used to protect plants from the harsh cold weather. There’s no need to purchase kits as building cold frame is quite possible if you have the...

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Stealth Gardening
Some folks are not allowed to garden around their homes for various reasons. They may live in an apartment building and have only a small balcony for their use, or some live in communities with restrictive landscaping regulations. Don't despair!...

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How Not to Give Christmas Presents This Year
Anyone can go to the store and purchase a trinket for the family, but not everyone is willing to take the time to give a really special gift. Consumeristic Problems of Christmas Christmas is the special time of year when we get to show our loved ones...

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Turn Old Video Tapes Into Memorable Crafts
Learn stylish tricks for recycling those old video tapes into something new. A New Material With the advent of the DVD and Blu-Ray formats, old video tapes are useless. Or are they? You can easily recycle VHS tapes into beautiful, interesting and useful...

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Making the Most of Plarn
Learn an alternate way of making plastic yarn from plastic grocery bags, plus hints on how to get the most out of your plarn crafts. Proliferating Plastic So the cabinet under your kitchen sink is full of plastic grocery bags. Maybe you’ve been collecting...

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Turn Old T-Shirts Into Crafts
Don't turn those T-shirts into rags just yet; use them to make memorable crafts instead. It's Hard to Say Goodbye We’ve all hoarded a special T-shirt at one point or another; it’s hard to let these relics of beloved memories go. Here are three...

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How to Can Homemade Applesauce
Applesauce is one of the easiest foods to make and can at home. These step-by-step instructions ensure success, whether you are a canning pro or a beginner. Step 1: Gather and Wash Tools Assemble all the tools you will need to process the applesauce...

Published by Lindsay Evans (5,328 pts ) on Nov 16, 2009 to
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The Truth About Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)
There is a growing battle over compact fluorescent light bulbs, with global-warming skeptics challenging ardent environmentalists. Each side swears by their ideas about the swirl lights, but many claims about compact fluorescent light bulbs are false...

Published by Steve Graham (4,536 pts ) on Nov 12, 2009 to
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Home Energy Saving Tips
Reducing your home's energy consumption is an important step in the green direction. Here are several ways to save energy at home. Amp Up Insulation & Stop Air Leaks Your home's insulation works year-round to keep warm air either in or out. If...

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