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• Consumer Reports: 8 Out Of 10 Chickens Tested Harbor Dangerous Bacteria

  Largest study of its kind shows highest percentage of dirty birds since CR began testing in 1998.

• Health and Safety Guide for Gardeners

  Ready to breathe in the fresh air? Read this first.

• If Your (Dirty) Walls Could Talk

  Should you spot clean or paint? And if you wage wall dirt war, what's the best way to remove offending marks without creating more problems? Our HC experts weigh in on the best ways to clean your walls.

• 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.

• Flu-Fighting Facts and Pandemic Prep

  Safety begins at home.

• Are You Winning the Battle with Biofilm?

  Scientists are finding germs are apparently smarter, tougher and more organized than anyone ever imagined.

• Weather The Dust Storms Of Remodeling

  Planning to remodel? Walls aren't the only things that will need to come down. Your cleaning standards and routine will need some retooling, too.

• Mold Can Cause Serious Health Problems

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

• Letting Off Steam to Clean

  Clean safely, effectively with steam vapor systems.

• Waging the War on Garage Clutter Takes Planning

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

• Choosing and Using a Paper Shredder to Fight Identity Fraud

  Don't let thieves use your garbage against you.

• Six Cascade Detergents with Enzymes Top Consumer Reports’ Ratings

  Two Kenmore models top dishwasher ratings but dishwasher tests reveal you don’t have to spend more than $500 to get clean dishes.

• Go for the Deep Carpet Dirt

  Your carpet's fibers, whether natural or man-made, dictate the method you should use for regular deep cleanings.

• 10 Minute Tricks to Help You Get Organized

  You can get a lot done in bite-sized chunks of time!

• Put Fleas to Flight

  It takes more to get rid of fleas than simply treating your pet.

• Dusting Wood Objects of Museum Quality

  Got fine wood or wooden antiques? Here's advice from the Museum Management Program of the National Park Service (NPS).

• Bathroom Basics

  We know: This isn’t your favorite task. No need to dread what really must be done…

• Fall into Organizing

  Unclutter your life!

• Keep Pantry Moths Out of Your Party

  National Pest Management Association helps homeowners to keep pests out of the pantry.

• Tips for a Healthier Kitchen

  Fixes for surprising sources of possible respiratory distress.

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