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• 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.

• Mold Can Cause Serious Health Problems

  It's dark, it's dangerous, and it's alive....

• Aphid Alert

  Recognize and defeat an aphid infestation.

• Treat Your Rug Right

  How to care for high quality area rugs.

• 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.

• Time to Act on Allergens

  Beat the seasonal and year-round sniffles.

• Stained Fiberglass Shower Floor

  Q & A with Tara Aronson.

• 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.

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

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

• Dressing Up Your Plants

  The right pot can make or break a plant.

• For Dummies® — Down in the Depths: Organizing Your Basement

  Pithy advice for getting control of your basement.

• New Enzyme Alternative to Bleach - Keeping Whites Whiter Naturally

  Anyone who has washed or worn white clothes knows that white shirts stop looking white after a few washes and start to turn a shade of gray. A new laundry-detergent enzyme helps prevent this from happening, without the use of bleach.

• Don't Let Foodborne Sickness Spoil the Party

  How to prepare, clean up and store your spread — without the bellyache.

• For Dummies® — Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean

  A clean home is a comfortable home — for both you and your pet.

• Self-Cleaning Carpeting?

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

• Keep New Clothes New

  SDA provides advice for keeping new clothes clean and in good condition.

• 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.

• Those Pest-y Houseplants

  Use humidity, temperature and other natural remedies to rid your greenery of pests.

• All-Season Container Gardens

  Design and planting principles.

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