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• Organize to Survive the Cold

  If you live where the winter is harsh, it's all the more important to be prepared.

• Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery

  Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.

• Candles — Are They Good for Your Indoor Air?

  They may smell good, but are they good for you and your home?

• The Great Guest Rush

  You CAN fit the crucial stuff in before visitors show up. Here is a planned strategy!

• Dressing Up Your Plants

  The right pot can make or break a plant.

• Is There a Fungus Among Us?

  Be in the know before panicking about mold.

• UL: Keep Your Family Safe With Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer that can stalk any home with fuel-burning appliances. Within minutes, high concentrations of this odorless, colorless and invisible gas can become lethal. Here's advice from UL on how to protect your loved ones.

• New Enzyme Alternative to Bleach - Keeping Whites Whiter Naturally

  Anyone who has washed or worn white clothes knows that white shirts stop looking white after a few washes and start to turn a shade of gray. A new laundry-detergent enzyme helps prevent this from happening, without the use of bleach.

• Lead Dust

  Homes built before 1978 may need protective measures.

• TLC for Sweaters

  The delicate touch.

• How to Grow Herbs Indoors

  With the right techniques, you can keep a fresh, indoor supply of culinary savors.

• For Dummies® — Caulking Your Tub and Shower

  How to remove old caulking, treat for mold and apply a new, protective caulk line.

• Silent Menace in Your Home: Carbon Monoxide

  It’s silent, colorless, odorless and tasteless, but it can be fatal.

• 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.

• Getting that Warm Wooden Glow

  Tips on cleaning and caring for wood furniture.

• Mold Can Cause Serious Health Problems

  It's dark, it's dangerous, and it's alive....

• Wall Washing Secrets

  You don't have to give attention to your walls often, but when you do, here are some best-practice tips from Jeff Campbell.

• Smoke Alarm Savvy

  Choices, choices. With more than one variety ... which will get you and your family out of the house fastest?

• Waging the War on Garage Clutter Takes Planning

  Here are some basic tips for winning the war on clutter in your garage.

• Clean Your BBQ for Sizzling Summer Cookouts

  Here's how to prevent your grill from getting dirty unnecessarily, and clean up before and after cookouts.

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