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How Historic Districts Work

Does your neighbor leave clunker cars to die a slow death on his front lawn? Does the thought of living next door to a tacky, new strip mall make you shudder? Applying for historic district status could be the answer to your neighborhood woes.

How Hardwood Floors Work

If you want a surefire way to improve the look, durability and value of your home, hardwood floors are the way to go. Besides being beautiful and hard-wearing, hardwood floors are environmentally friendly, too. Get the low-down on hardwood floors before you put them down.

How Grass Works

They say the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Why is that? Do you want a lawn that looks like a pristinely manicured golf course, a plush green carpet surrounding your house? Learn how to take your lawn from wilting mess to suburban Eden.

How Burglar Alarms Work

Security systems can range from do-it-yourself kits for $10 to sophisticated whole-house networks installed by professionals. But most alarm systems are actually built around the same basic design concepts.

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FAMILY & KIDS' CRAFTS

Family & Kids' Crafts at HowStuffWorks has hundreds of fun ideas to keep your family entertained. Find free kids' crafts by theme, material and season.

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HOME APPLIANCES

Home appliances make life easier, but what's really going on inside them? HowStuffWorks Home Appliances articles take a look inside common household appliances.

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> How Refrigerators Work
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HOME CLEANING

Home cleaning is a routine part of maintaining a pleasant and safe household. Learn how to make home cleaning faster and easier.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

Home improvement is much easier when you are well-informed. Learn about home improvement, home safety and home maintenance.

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> House Painting
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LAWN & GARDEN

Yard and lawn care is an important part of maintaining a home. Learn about landscaping and get yard tips and advice from the experts at HowStuffWorks.

> Odontoglossum Orchid
> Rat Tail Cactus
> White Fir Tree
> Gasteria
> Planning a Bulb Garden

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