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• Ring Around the Carpet

  Discover how soil-filtration lines develop and how to address them.

• For Dummies® — Caulking Your Tub and Shower

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

• Fridge Smells that Won't Go Away

  Q & A with Tara Aronson

• Laundry Day Tips

  Better cleaning and care secrets.

• Family Housekeeping: Teaching Our Children the Value of Work

  Why kids are better off helping with household chores.

• Spring Cleaning Still in Season for Most Americans

  The Soap and Detergent Association’s (SDA) spring cleaning survey reveals consumers’ cleaning personalities, purchasing patterns

• Deep Carpet Cleaning Secrets

  Do your own carpet cleaning, or let the carpet cleaning pros handle it.

• Kids in the Kitchen

  Celebrity chef, Rachael Ray, provides tips for cooking (and cleaning) with kids.

• Carpet and Fabric Spots from Acne Creams

  Skincare and other household products containing benzoyl peroxide can put bleached spots on carpet and fabrics.

• Why the Browning After Carpet Cleaning?

  The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration explains cellulosic browning.

• Safety Tips for Flood Victims

  A safety alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

• Wall Washing Secrets

  You don't have to give attention to your walls often, but when you do, here are some best-practice tips from Jeff Campbell.

• Organizing Your Home on Wheels

  What you need to take around town with you.

• 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.

• Houseplants 101

  Grow a green thumb!

• Before Guests Arrive: A Checklist

  Here is a short checklist to help make sure you are prepared for company.

• What to Look for When Hiring Carpet Cleaners

  Carpet cleaning is a seemingly inevitable task. Here are some guidelines for choosing reliable carpet cleaning services.

• 10 Truths About Wood Floors

  Protect your planks!

• Candles — Are They Good for Your Indoor Air?

  They may smell good, but are they good for you and your home?

• Majority Hold Door Open for Asthma Triggers

  More than 70 percent could better manage asthma triggers, EPA survey finds.

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