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Housekeeping Shortcuts from the IEHA
The tireless professionals at the IEHA have a few tricks up their sleeves for accomplishing the most work in the shortest amount of time. Here are just a few that can help you keep your home looking like a showcase.
Clean Coils Improve Energy Efficiency
HVAC coils should be cleaned at regular intervals for optimum efficiency.
Upswing in Spring Cleaning, Says SDA
More people are Spring Cleaning. Find out how and why.
Silent Menace in Your Home: Mold
Hannah Keeley offers this first installment in her Healthy Home series about hidden dangers in your home — and what to do about them.
Cleaning Garage Floors
Cleaning your garage floor is the first step if you want to change the room into a livable space, lay down new flooring, or just to improve overall appearance and safety.
Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears
The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.
For Dummies® — Removing Old Paint from Exterior Surfaces
Preparing to re-paint made easy.
Invasive Bugs Can Cause Serious Damage to Your Home
National Pest Management Association reports an increase in insects of foreign origin.
Tips for Winterizing Your Sprinkler System
Part of maintaining a healthy lawn is making sure your irrigation system is protected against harsh winter weather.
Drought Or No Drought: Saving Water Is Important Year-Round
Save money and prevent water damage with the same techniques used to preserve the water supply.
Organize to Survive the Cold
If you live where the winter is harsh, it's all the more important to be prepared.
Protect Your Property From The Elements
Careful maintenance of your home's outer shell prevents costly indoor messes caused by water damage later.
Falling Temperatures Send Pests Indoors
Fall yard maintenance helps keep intruders out.
Repelling Rodents
With mice and rats, the best cure is prevention. The best "Plan B" is immediate action.
Organizing Your Home on Wheels
What you need to take around town with you.
Childproofing: Protect Your Family's Breathable Air
Indoors and outdoors, here are steps you can take to protect your children.
Spider Mites - Getting Them Off Your Plants
What to do if your plants are on the spider mite menu.
Mealybugs
Control mealybugs to protect your plant and prevent mold growth.
Outsmart Insect Scale Infestation
Insects under cover, scale can suck the life from a plant.
Plant Pests: Getting Rid of Whiteflies
A combination of methods may be necessary to rid your plants of whiteflies.