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• 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.

• Lead Dust

  Homes built before 1978 may need protective measures.

• Pet Fur Frenzy

  Cleaning expert Don Aslett solves the pet hair problem.

• How Do I Find Mold?

  Q & A with Thad Godish, Ph.D.

• Microfiber Basics

  The closest thing you'll find to a miracle cleaning material: microfiber is hot.

• The Drapery Department

  Find out what you can realistically expect from cleaning window draperies.

• Consumer Reports Tests Lawn Mowers and Tractors

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

• Don't Despair! Repair! Hints For Restoring Commonly Broken Items

  Breaking a favorite item is disheartening, especially when you don't know how to fix it. One important tip to remember is that not all adhesives are created equal.

• Spots and Stains

  Treat them right to persuade them to go away.

• Safe Containers and Wraps for Microwave Cooking

  Are plastics melting in your meal?

• Reduce Home Office Mania

  Tips from the pros.

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

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

• Expert Stone, Tile and Grout Care

  Inside tips for making these hard surfaces easy to maintain.

• Houseplants 101

  Grow a green thumb!

• Clean Wooden Wall Paneling Like a Pro

  Sealed wood is easy to clean since you're really cleaning the finish — not the wood itself.

• Mold Can Cause Serious Health Problems

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

• Stuff is Stuff

  A new perspective on the inanimate things in your life.

• Home Inspection Reminders

  Short steps to keeping your home safe.

• 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.

• Happiness is . . . Shiny Floors and Tidy Toilets?

  SDA reveals results of Clean Surface Satisfaction Survey.

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