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• 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.

• Truth or Myth: Carpet Aggravates Allergies

  Does carpet aggravate allergies, or not?

• Recovering from a Flood or Other Disaster? Hire a Certified Firm

  Do not attempt to treat major water or fire, smoke and odor damage yourself. A far more practical solution is to hire a certified restoration firm for professional advice and assistance.

• Childproofing: Poison Prevention

  Keeping children safe is everyone's responsibility.

• Do I Dust or Vacuum First?

  Answers to this and other important housekeeping questions from cleaning expert Don Aslett.

• Sunlight Damage

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

• Housekeeping Shortcuts from the IEHA

  The tireless professionals at the IEHA have a few tricks up their sleeves for accomplishing the most work in the shortest amount of time. Here are just a few that can help you keep your home looking like a showcase.

• Air Cleaners 101

  Air cleaners are usually classified by the method employed for removing particles of various sizes from the air.

• For Dummies® — Maintaining Your Home's Windows

  Whether they slide or swing out, your windows need more cleaning than just the glass in order to function at their best.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Inside Tricks to Cleaning Window Shades and Blinds

  Preventing excess build up remains the single most important key to easier, faster cleaning.

• Eight Myths of Vacuuming

  Are you an informed consumer? Consider these eight myths, and corresponding truths, about vacuuming.

• Bird Lovers: Preventing Bird Flu

  Web site offers biosecurity tips for poultry and bird owners.

• Break Those Mess-making Habits!

  What you don't mess up, you don't have to clean!

• Storing Stuff

  Remember where you put it.

• Clean Window Screens

  Don't put dirty screens back onto freshly cleaned windows.

• Tara Aronson's April Home Checklist

  When tasks need doing only once a year, Tara Aronson's list will help keep you on schedule.

• Spring Home Chorelist

  While winter melts, keep on top of your home's seasonal and other less-frequent needs.

• Top Deck Treatments

  Consumer Reports helps homeowners choose deck treatments that can "weather" summer and winter.

• Got a Minute?

  Transform your home in ... minutes.

• Asthma-Easing Checklist

  Clearing your home of asthma triggers.

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