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• Disaster Safety

  Safety Tips for Flood Victims

  A safety alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
• Caulking

  For Dummies® — Caulking Your Tub and Shower

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

  Do Toilets Sneeze?

  According to two studies, flushed toilets spew aerosolized plumes of moisture, bacteria and viruses over many bathroom surfaces.
• Remediation

  Need Restoration or Remediation? The IICRC Can Help

  The non-profit IICRC continues to reach out to consumers, insurance companies, and government agencies to raise awareness of the value of using well trained, certified technicians and firms to perform restoration and remediation work.
• Hand-washing

  Stay Clean While Enjoying Outdoor Recreation

  How to stay clean during outdoor activities.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Deep Carpet Cleaning Secrets

  Do your own carpet cleaning, or let the carpet cleaning pros handle it.
• Sewer Back-up

  Clean-up After Sewage Back-up? Not for the Squeamish, But Important to Get Right

  Key facts homeowners should know about handling sewage back-ups.

• Protect Your Property From The Elements

  Careful maintenance of your home's outer shell prevents costly indoor messes caused by water damage later.
• Drains

  For Dummies® — Unclogging a Sink Drain

  With or without chemicals, the right approach clears the blockage so water can drain freely.
• Disaster Preparation

  15 Minutes to a Completed Emergency Plan

  Five ways to be prepared for disasters and emergencies in no time.
• Food Safety

  Cooking for Company - Keep it Sanitary!

  Entertaining is a great way to warm up the Winter weather, and everyone’s favorite part of get-togethers is often admittedly the food! However, no one’s cheer should be interrupted due to contracting foodborne illness.
• Gutters

  Gutter Thinking

  Home improvement expert Danny Lipford reveals a quick trick to protect your hands while cleaning the roof gutters.
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher Trouble?

  If your dishwasher is leaving spots on the glasses or detergent clumped in the dispenser, the Soap and Detergent Association offers a list of common problems — along with their solutions.
• EPA

  New Web Site in Chinese Addresses Home and Environmental Concerns

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new consolidated Chinese-language Web site as part of its ongoing effort to provide environmental information in English, Spanish and Chinese.
• Motivation

  Achieving Moms Learn from Chaos

  When life gets overwhelming, here are tips to turn it in your favor.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  How to Select the Right Professional Carpet Cleaning Service

  It is time to bring in a professional carpet cleaning service. But which one? Selecting the right professional can make all the difference in maintaining a clean and healthy home environment.
• Pregnant Women

  Pregnant Women: Beware the Litter Box — and the Garden

  You may not notice should you contract toxoplasmosis, sometimes found in kitty litter and other sources in or around the home. But the parasite is dangerous for your baby.
• Carpet Extractors

  How to Choose and Use a “Home” Carpet Extractor

  There are a variety of carpet cleaners on the market and four factors to consider when choosing a unit for your home.
• Professional Cleaning Services

  Explaining the IICRC

  The IICRC is a non-profit organization that sets standards for the cleaning and restoration industry. Many professionals follow these guidelines when cleaning a commercial or residential property.
• Organizing Strategies

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

  Pithy advice for getting control of your basement.

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