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• Bathroom Basics

  We know: This isn’t your favorite task. No need to dread what really must be done…

• Termite Trouble

  Fighting the termite battle on the home front.

• 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.

• Cleanliness is Next to Disinfection

  While cleanliness may be next to godliness, it’s also very closely related to disinfection.

• Carpet Stain Removal

  Time is of the essence to remove that carpet stain and prevent it from staying put for the long haul.

• The Process Principle

  True organizing is a discovery process.

• How Do I Find Mold?

  Q & A with Thad Godish, Ph.D.

• Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears

  The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.

• Eleven Spring Cleaning Projects

  Take advantage of the seasonal impulse to get moving!

• Dressing Up Your Plants

  The right pot can make or break a plant.

• If Your (Dirty) Walls Could Talk

  Should you spot clean or paint? And if you wage wall dirt war, what's the best way to remove offending marks without creating more problems? Our HC experts weigh in on the best ways to clean your walls.

• Spring Home Maintenance Saves Money

  Do smaller cleaning and repair jobs now to prevent big expenses down the road.

• Lead Dust

  Homes built before 1978 may need protective measures.

• How To Maintain Your Vacuum Cleaner

  To keep your vacuum cleaner operating at peak levels of performance, follow these simple maintenance tips from the IEHA.

• 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.

• The Pain Principle

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

• Carpet Care

  What’s underfoot requires a little understanding. We’ll show you how to sustain and maintain your carpet for years of long life.

• Consumer Reports' Latest Vacuum Tests Suck the Air Out of Product Claims

  Consumer Reports' tests of 81 models sucked the air out of some vacuum cleaner marketing claims.

• A Healthy Fridge

  The care and feeding of your refrigerator.

• Clean Your BBQ for Sizzling Summer Cookouts

  Here's how to prevent your grill from getting dirty unnecessarily, and clean up before and after cookouts.

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