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• Delegation

  The Art of Delegation

  Overloaded with things that need to be done? Learn how to take some of the load off by delegating effectively.
• Bathroom

  The Bathroom Zoom

  Step by step, whip the water closet into a clean place to be.
• Remodeling

  The Dos and Don'ts of Remodeling Your Basement

  The best way to start a basement remodel is to understand the important dos and don'ts before you begin.
• Spring Cleaning

  The Dos and Don'ts of Spring Cleaning

  The best ways to tackle overlooked jobs like windows, curtains and upholstery.
• Food Safety

  The Five Golden Rules of Food Safety

  Prepare food safely and lessen the risk of illness from food-borne pathogens.
• Cleaning Tips

  The Great Guest Rush

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

  The Possibility Principle

  By getting organized, you can free up “bandwidth” in your life to pursue the possibilities.
• Organizing Strategies

  The Pruning Principle

  Something about eliminating useless stuff just feels right.
• Cleaning Resources

  The Right Advice at the Right Price

  Get free housekeeping guidance by phone.
• Odor Control

  The Top Five Worst Household Odors—and Green Solutions

  Naturally, the best way to prevent odor is to eliminate its source (e.g., take out the garbage, smoke or keep pets outside, etc.), but what about existing odors already permeating your home?

• Tips for a Healthier Kitchen

  Fixes for surprising sources of possible respiratory distress.
• Stain Removal

  Tips for Carpet Color Repair

  Color repair by cleantrust-Certified technicians can provide a "face lift", allowing carpet to look good throughout its lifetime.
• Mold

  Treating Shower Mold

  Mold loves a moist environment.
• Carpet

  Truth or Myth: Carpet Aggravates Allergies

  Does carpet aggravate allergies, or not?
• Washing Machine

  Turning Laundry on Its Side

  Benefits of the front-loading washing machine.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  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.
• Stone Floors

  Understanding Natural Stone - and How to Clean It

  Knowing your stone is key to cleaning it.
• Cosmetics

  Understanding the Role of Preservatives in Household Products

  This article describes the role preservatives play in a product's life cycle, where preservatives are found, and how manufacturers choose preservatives and set preservative levels.
• Laundry

  Wash Daze: Laundry Gadgets Won't Lighten the Load

  These gadgets do little more than clean out your wallet.
• Laundry

  Washday Helpers

  What improves your laundering, from enzyme prewashes to fabric softeners.

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