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How To Unclog A Drain

There are few home repairs that demand your immediate attention like clogged drains. Regardless of what you’re doing, you generally have to stop everything to fix it, or else you risk inadvertently flooding your home. Here’s how to keep the water flowing.


July 15, 2011
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How To Set The Table Properly

For special occasions or when you have guests over, setting the table properly can add to a meal’s charm. With all the extra utensils and tableware, though, it can be hard remembering where exactly everything should go. Here are some guidelines for proper table setting.


June 29, 2011
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How To Select Fresh, Ripe Fruits And Vegetables

Most of us know the feeling of buying fruits or vegetables only to find out that they’re either already spoiled on the inside or so under-ripe that they need to be left out for days before eating. Thankfully it’s easy to pick fresh produce, as long as you remember a few basic tips.


June 15, 2011
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How To Properly Iron Shirts, Pants And Skirts

Ironing clothes is one of those tasks that has a tendency to be a bit terrifying, but worry not, it just seems overly complicated. Here, we’ll break it down into the three simplest, most common cases: Shirts, pants and skirts. Some fabric types might need special attention, but other than that it’s all pretty much the same.


May 18, 2011
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How To Tie A Tie: Four Popular Styles

Tying a tie is one of those things that can seem almost impossible to learn at first, but feels easy after hardly any time at all. The great thing about ties, though, is that you can get away with nearly any style of knot, and there are plenty to choose from. Here we’ll take a look at the three most popular tie knots (plus a bonus for bow ties), starting with the four-in-hand knot.