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10 Week Holiday Plan: Week 3

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:44:17 +0000

I'm packing up light-up fake pumpkins, witch hats, and wigs this week, and unpacking ceramic pumpkins, fall foilage, and a very ugly ceramic turkey that my husband loves. Once I get all that done, it will be time to tackle the kitchen and pantry in my quest to have an organized holiday season.

10 Week Holiday Plan: Week 3 originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 01:44:17.

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Removing Candle Wax From Furniture

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:13:28 +0000

Beautiful scented candles can add a beautiful touch to your home. In fact...I'm a little obsessed with them. At the end of a hard day, I can light my favorite candle and get a hint of a sweet smell. But what happens when a candle drips on your nice wood furniture?

Removing Candle Wax From Furniture originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at 02:13:28.

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Removing Adhesives and Glue From Furniture

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:26:34 +0000

I don't remember why I thought it was a good idea, but I distinctly remember gluing a lot of my first grade artwork to the sides of my dresser. Maybe I thought I could decoupage it up. It didn't work. Of course, my mom wasn't happy. Being a mom now myself, I can understand that. My kids have pulled the same stunts on my furniture with glue and stickers. Luckily, it is possible to remove glue, stickers, and other adhesives from your furniture.

Removing Adhesives and Glue From Furniture originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 23:26:34.

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Remove Burn Stains From Furniture

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:01:18 +0000

We spend a lot of money on our furniture, and we want it to stay looking nice. Burn marks, don't really fit that bill. Whether it's a small burned area from a wayward match, or a larger problem from a hot iron, burn marks can be repaired and disguised on your furniture. Find out how to repair burned areas on your fine wood furniture.

Remove Burn Stains From Furniture originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 13:01:18.

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Holiday Planning: Week 2

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:25:37 +0000

How did you do last week on conquering your clutter and beginning your planning for this year's holiday season? If you finished it all...you're in great shape. If you fell a little behind, you can make it up this week as we focus on our living areas.

Holiday Planning: Week 2 originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Sunday, October 25th, 2009 at 23:25:37.

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Storing Christmas Decorations

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:27:25 +0000

Okay, so chances are that your decorations are already in storage, so why should you learn how to properly store them? Is this a shameless attempt by me to make you feel bad for the current disarray of your decorations?

Actually, it's just a reminder of what type of care your holiday decorations need so that you'll be prepared as you decide what to use in your decorating, and what to keep in storage. These tips also work well for all other kinds of decorations. Like all of your light up pumpkins and fake spider webs that will be needing a home in the garage before you know it. Here's how to store your Christmas Decorations.

Storing Christmas Decorations originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at 00:27:25.

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Preparing For Spooky Parties

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:27:49 +0000

Are you hosting a party for Halloween? By now you probably have all of the supplies you need. You've planned fun activities and delicious treats. How is your house holding up? Have you saved cleaning for the last, most dreaded of all tasks. Don't be scared. This Party Preparation Plan can help get your home ready for anything goblins have to throw at it.

Preparing For Spooky Parties originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 08:27:49.

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10 Laundry Disasters and How To Fix Them

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:38:40 +0000

I'm sure you've had the frustration of opening a washing machine or a dryer and seeing an unpleasant surprise inside. Major mistakes with your laundry may seem difficult to repair, but it is possible to fix whites that have been turned pink, sweaters that have shrunk, stains that have been dried, and many other laundry disasters.

10 Laundry Disasters and How To Fix Them originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 at 00:38:40.

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How To Clean an Iron

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:33:15 +0000

I had a pretend iron when I was a little girl, and I loved to use it and pretend to iron clothes. But when I got old enough to really use an iron, suddenly the appeal of my childhood toy was gone. Ironing became work and not play. I also quickly learned that a dirty iron can ruin clothing, ironing in stains, as it irons out wrinkles. Cleaning an iron is not difficult, but it is necessary maintenance.

How To Clean an Iron originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at 23:33:15.

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Remove Baked On Food From Pots and Pans

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:09:09 +0000

Dinner is delicious. All your guests are thrilled with the cooking. But all you can think of is a sink full of dishes with baked on food. Find out how to get baked on food off of your dishes.

Remove Baked On Food From Pots and Pans originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 23:09:09.

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