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Winterizing
Organize to Survive the Cold
If you live where the winter is harsh, it's all the more important to be prepared.
Rugs
Oriental Rugs and More
Rug weaving is a tradition that spans the centuries and many cultures.
Acoustic Ceiling
Popcorn Ceilings 101
For health's sake, know your ceiling's ingredients before dusting up a storm.
Motivation
Real Change Without Resolutions
HC interviews Marla Cilley, aka FlyLady, on making a permanent difference in your household environment.
Disaster Cleanup
Recovering from a Flood or Other Disaster? Hire a Certified Firm
Do not attempt to treat major water or fire, smoke and odor damage yourself. A far more practical solution is to hire a certified restoration firm for professional advice and assistance.
Fire Retardants
Removing Forest Fire or Wildfire Retardants
Technical tips on removing fire retardants.
The Cleantrust
Risks of Water, Fire, and Mold Damage
Life is full of surprises, and not all of them good! Depending on the severity of the incident, picking up the pieces and putting things back as they were can be a challenge many homeowners would rather avoid.
Disaster Safety
Safety Tips for Flood Victims
A safety alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Air Duct Cleaning
Should I Clean My Air Ducts?
If not properly installed, maintained and operated, air duct components may become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris.
Smoke Alarms
Smoke Alarm Savvy
Choices, choices. With more than one variety ... which will get you and your family out of the house fastest?
Smoke
Smoke Damage - A Menace to Civilization: What to Do?
Where there's fire, there's usually smoke. Although experts do their best to contain a fire, they are all but helpless in controlling the billowing clouds of smoke that fire creates. What can you do once the damage has been done?
Home Inspection
Spring Home Maintenance Saves Money
Do smaller cleaning and repair jobs now to prevent big expenses down the road.
Professional Cleaning Services
The cleantrust Alternative to Do-It-Yourself House Clean-up
Many of today's homes are built with products difficult to clean (stone, ceramics, specialty woods). Also, carpet or leather and upholstered furniture can be expensive to replace if irreversibly damaged by harsh chemicals or techniques.
Organizing Strategies
The Preparation Principle
Preparation is one facet of living in order.
Sprinklers
Tips for Winterizing Your Sprinkler System
Part of maintaining a healthy lawn is making sure your irrigation system is protected against harsh winter weather.
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.
Stone Floors
Understanding Natural Stone - and How to Clean It
Knowing your stone is key to cleaning it.
The Cleantrust
Used Homeowner Property - Keep or Throw Away?
In many cases restoration can cost less than replacement.
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.
IICRC
Why Hire Certified Cleaning Services?
The IICRC provides a consumer referral service to locate trained and certified cleaning and restoration firms and technicians.