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• Clean Up and Slim Down!

  Science says cleaning burns calories! Build a fitness program for you and for your home!

• For Dummies® — Down in the Depths: Organizing Your Basement

  Pithy advice for getting control of your basement.

• Bacteria in Household Dust May Trigger Asthma Symptoms

  Why you should remove dust not inhale it.

• Caution Near Flood Water

  EPA and HHS urge caution in areas exposed to contaminated flood water.

• Back-To-School Asthma Alert

  The American Lung Association provides resources to counter peak asthma rates in back-to-school months of September and October.

• Safety Tips for Flood Victims

  A safety alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

• Building Your Weather Wall

  Defend a cozy — and healthy — home when the weather blows in.

• Conquering Condensation

  Take steps to relieve window wetness and mold growth.

• Creating a Family Disaster Kit

  Prepare for survival should the worst happen.

• Fall Home Checklist

  Tara Aronson offers timely reminders to prepare for winter.

• Protect Yourself When Removing Mold

  What to wear when removing mold from your home.

• Floods and Flood Insurance

  Many aren't aware that they are eligible to obtain flood insurance coverage, says the National Flood Insurance Program.

• Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?

  That depends, but either way they can take the proper steps to reduce exposure to pet allergens.

• Popcorn Ceilings 101

  For health's sake, know your ceiling's ingredients before dusting up a storm.

• Asbestos in the Home

  Your health deserves a basic understanding of where asbestos can be found and what you should do if your home has it.

• What is Lurking in Your Bathroom?

  Germs invisible to the naked eye may be faceless, but they are not nameless. Nor are the diseases they can cause. Here's how to keep a safer bathroom.

• Cleaning Up Mold

  Q & A With Dr. Thad Godish.

• Clean Hands Help Keep Kids in School

  It may seem basic, but washing hands is often forgotten as a deterrent to illnesses that can keep children from their classwork.

• Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Dust?

  For people who suffer from asthma and allergies, dusting can be a great way to avoid asthma & allergy triggers such as dust mite feces and pollen. The trick is to remove dust rather than spread it around.

• Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Vacuum?

  Vacuuming is an essential part of limiting exposure to asthma and allergy triggers such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen and other allergens.

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