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• Buying the Right Car Wax

  Inexpensive products outperform some more costly brands in CR’s tests.

• Protect Your Property From The Elements

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

• Spider Mites - Getting Them Off Your Plants

  What to do if your plants are on the spider mite menu.

• Protect Yourself When Removing Mold

  What to wear when removing mold from your home.

• 4 Steps to Fabulous Floors!

  A little light work keeps floors protected and clean.

• Are You Winning the Battle with Biofilm?

  Scientists are finding germs are apparently smarter, tougher and more organized than anyone ever imagined.

• The Lighter Side — Pumping Dirt: Cleaning Your Way to a Sleeker Physique

  Pumping dirt is the new exercise craze combining aerobics, calisthenics, weight lifting, and, yes, housecleaning.

• 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.

• Aphid Alert

  Recognize and defeat an aphid infestation.

• Treat Your Rug Right

  How to care for high quality area rugs.

• Time to Act on Allergens

  Beat the seasonal and year-round sniffles.

• 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.

• Stained Fiberglass Shower Floor

  Q & A with Tara Aronson.

• Consumer Reports Tests Lawn Mowers and Tractors

  Find out Consumer Reports' picks, plus tips for keeping (or making) your lawn beautiful.

• Keep No-Wax Floors Looking New

  Q & A with Tara Aronson.

• Carpet Cleaning Products — How to Buy the Best Ones

  The Carpet & Rug Institute tests and certifies carpet cleaning products to help the consumer sort out fact from marketing hype.

• Self-Cleaning Carpeting?

  Not quite, but promicrobial technology enables carpet makers to build in a tiny labor force to keep carpets cleaner.

• Top 10 Ways To Combat Allergies Through Better Housekeeping

  Dr. Berger shares his tips for healthier housekeeping.

• Achieving Moms Learn from Chaos

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

• Removing Forest Fire or Wildfire Retardants

  Technical tips on removing fire retardants.

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