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• Organizing Strategies

  Getting Organized on a Budget

  You don't have to cough up a fortune to get your life in order.
• Food Safety

  Summer Grilling Tips

  Safe food handling steps are the key to making your cookout safe and healthy.
• Asthma And Allergies

  The New England Journal of Medicine: No Difference in Allergen Levels in Carpeted vs. Uncarpeted Homes

  Study found no difference in the improvement experienced by children who lived in homes with carpet versus children from homes with other types of flooring.
• Child Safety

  Lawn Mower Safety Tips to Keep Kids Safe

  Lawn mowers are commonplace, but don't let familiarity breed carelessness.
• Organizing Strategies

  The Pain Principle

  You are going to have to confront an unpopular fact: organizing can be painful.
• Pregnant Women

  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.
• Essential Oils

  Essential Oils: A Cleaning Essential?

  Decide whether cleaning with essential oils is a good fit for your home.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  Deep Cleaning and Selecting A Carpet Cleaning Professional

  If you find that no matter how much you vacuum, your carpet still does not look like it used to, it may be time for deep cleaning. While there are do-it-yourself cleaning methods on the market, hiring a professional is often the safest, fastest and easiest option.
• Energy Savings

  Put Your House On An Energy Diet

  Is your budget squeezed by high electric bills? Put your house on an energy “diet.”
• Organizing Strategies

  Creating a Simple Household Inventory

  It might surprise you to learn that a household inventory really doesn’t have to be that complicated.
• Central Vacuums

  Benefits of Central Vacuums

  Seven reasons to go central.
• Housekeeping Tips

  Clean Like A Pro

  Basic cleaning tools that save time and money.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  How to Buy A Vacuum Cleaner

  Type vs. hype: what’s the best vacuum for your needs?
• Organizing Strategies

  Getting Organized to Save Money

  Check out three ways you can improve your organization and save money.
• Door Mat

  A Simple Welcome Mat Defeats Winter Dirt

  Protecting your floors saves you both time and money.
• Spring Cleaning

  Spring Clean Your House in a Weekend

  Get it over and done with!
• Spring Cleaning

  Upswing in Spring Cleaning, Says SDA

  More people are Spring Cleaning. Find out how and why.
• Security

  Choosing and Using a Paper Shredder to Fight Identity Fraud

  Don't let thieves use your garbage against you.
• Cleaning Products

  Soaps Vs. Detergents

  What exactly is soap? What is detergent? Many home cleaning products are classified as either soaps or detergents. Interestingly, many people really don’t know what these everyday words mean. However, it’s a good idea to take the time to learn, so you can understand their basic similarities and differences.
• Lawn Mower

  Consumer Reports Tests Lawn Mowers and Tractors

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

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