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• Household Hazardous Waste Products

  Look around your home for these items that tend to become household hazardous waste. Plus, try a few recipes for homemade alternatives.

• How to Hire a Professional Organizer

  Finding a professional organizer is no different than hiring any other service professional.

• Save Space, Time and Energy with Hooks

  They'll hang on to more items than you think.

• Cleaning Small Appliances

  Remember the kitchen-counter appliances when you clean up after dinner.

• Sunlight Damage

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

• Stop Pollution Indoors

  Ten steps to better indoor environmental quality

• Save Suds, Water and Energy

  Specially designed laundry detergent and high-efficiency washing machines can reduce water and energy use to as low as 20 percent of that consumed by the conventional load of laundry.

• Clean Wooden Wall Paneling Like a Pro

  Sealed wood is easy to clean since you're really cleaning the finish — not the wood itself.

• Energize Yourself!

  Laura Dellutri's tips for getting in the mood to clean

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

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

• Maximize Your Closet

  Many times the space you have is more than enough for your belongings.

• Consumer Reports Reveals How To Make Water Cleaner

  How to choose a water filter.

• Eleven Spring Cleaning Projects

  Take advantage of the seasonal impulse to get moving!

• What Germs Are We Killing? Testing and Classifying Disinfectants

  Since all germ-killers are considered pesticides, the EPA requires testing to certify manufacturer's claims for safety and effectiveness.

• Lead-based Paint Disclosure a Must

  EPA fines landlord $13,675 for lead-based paint disclosure violations.

• Choose Your Carpet Wisely

  It's time to become an informed carpet purchaser. Know your fibers and how they will perform in your home.

• Clean Up and Slim Down!

  Science says cleaning burns calories! Build a fitness program for you and for your home!

• Six Common Organizing Mistakes

  “Dig out” of the backlog you’ve created over the years and “dig in” to set up new systems to help you manage in the future.

• Family Housekeeping: How to Get Your Man to Help

  Is the man of your house a little reluctant to wash dishes? Here are a few tips on picking up his motivation.

• Office Clutter Cure

  Clear your office for a lean, mean, get-it-done workspace.

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