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• Safe? Or Toxic? Get the Facts on Your Cleaning Chemicals

  Get the info on health risks associated with your cleaning products — in 10 minutes or less!

• Corian, Earthstone, Pergo ... Oh My!

  HC asked makers of special surfaces how to clean their products. Here are their tips.

• Don't Be Shocked by Your Older Home's Wiring

  Don't go down in a blaze, either.

• Organize Your Car!

  Quick tips from Vicki Norris will make your auto a mobile showcase for tidiness.

• Stain Removal Made Easier

  Understanding spot ‘make-up’ is key to removal.

• All-Season Container Gardens

  Design and planting principles.

• Poisonous Intruders

  An Environmental Protection Agency list of indoor pollutants and solutions that could affect your health.

• Repelling Rodents

  With mice and rats, the best cure is prevention. The best "Plan B" is immediate action.

• Sunlight Damage

  Some dyes and dye methods help vibrant color to endure long exposure to UV rays.

• Fruit Trees in Containers

  Cultivate a personal-sized orchard.

• How to Buy A Vacuum Cleaner

  Type vs. hype: what’s the best vacuum for your needs?

• Simple Tips for Big Time Savings

  Shave minutes off your weekly cleaning routine for big time savings.

• Dressing Up Your Plants

  The right pot can make or break a plant.

• Get Rid of Clutter in an Hour or Less

  When you're done, take a deep breath and admire your work.

• Achieving Moms Learn from Chaos

  When life gets overwhelming, here are tips to turn it in your favor.

• Consumer Reports Finds Vacuums' Claims to Remove Allergens Mean Less Than They Suggest

  Extensive CR testing also finds some stylish vacuums to be sub-par performers.

• Microfiber Basics

  The closest thing you'll find to a miracle cleaning material: microfiber is hot.

• Consumer Reports' Latest Vacuum Tests Suck the Air Out of Product Claims

  Consumer Reports' tests of 81 models sucked the air out of some vacuum cleaner marketing claims.

• Milder Alternatives

  Recipes for homemade cleaners from Hannah Keeley.

• No-Trouble Travel Packing

  Ten tips get you ready to go anywhere at a moment's notice.

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