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Carbon Monoxide Alarms
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.
Bathroom
Uncovering Bathroom Pet Peeves
He said, she said.
Stone Floors
Understanding Natural Stone - and How to Clean It
Knowing your stone is key to cleaning it.
Cosmetics
Understanding the Role of Preservatives in Household Products
This article describes the role preservatives play in a product's life cycle, where preservatives are found, and how manufacturers choose preservatives and set preservative levels.
Steam Vapor
Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery
Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.
Clutter
Waging the War on Garage Clutter Takes Planning
Here are some basic tips for winning the war on clutter in your garage.
Washing Walls
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.
Laundry
Washday Helpers
What improves your laundering, from enzyme prewashes to fabric softeners.
Water
Water Testing Helps Ensure Better Water For Homeowners
Homeowners use water for many purposes, including drinking, cooking, washing, heating, humidifying, flushing (the No. 1 use of water in a home) and their pets. Those are just a few reasons homeowners should make sure they understand what’s in their water.
Green Cleaning
Weighing Green Products
Do they work? Are they affordable?
Disinfectant
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.
Mold
What You Need to Know about Mold
U.S. environmental officials discuss the problem and outline steps to clean up and prevent mold from returning.
Laundry Detergent
What's New in the Laundry Room
Convenience, performance, and sustainability drive new innovations, including ultra-concentrated laundry detergents.
Energy Efficiency
Why Buy Energy-Efficient Appliances?
The main benefits of energy-efficient appliances include saving money on operating costs and utility bills and protecting the environment by conserving energy. Energy-efficient models save money with lower operating costs — using 30 to 50 percent less energy than many older appliances, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Asthma And Allergies
Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Vacuum?
Vacuuming is an essential part of limiting exposure to asthma and allergy triggers such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen and other allergens.
Motivation
Why Your Child Should Discover Nature - and How This Helps Your Housekeeping
Families that spend more time in nature may see surprising benefits. For starters, when the family and kids are outdoors, they are not underfoot and making housekeeping challenging. But there is much more...
Green Living
Winter Green - Living More Sustainably in Winter
When it comes to living green, especially during winter, people are often struck with the paralysis of analysis. But every little bit helps; even minor changes in the home and workplace can positively impact sustainability.
Motivation
Your Housecleaning Style
Are you a clean freak or a more easy-going type? Customize your cleaning habits to your personality and self-expectations.
Garbage Bags
Your Trash Has Needs
In search of a better bag....
Organizing Strategies
Yours, Mine and Ours
How to blend two households and not go insane.