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Clutter
Waging the War on Garage Clutter Takes Planning
Here are some basic tips for winning the war on clutter in your garage.
Washing Walls
Wall Washing Secrets
You don't have to give attention to your walls often, but when you do, here are some best-practice tips from Jeff Campbell.
Donations
Warm Hands, Warm Hearts – Helping Those Affected by Superstorm Sandy
ACI and AAFCS have launched "Warm Hands, Warm Hearts," an effort to gather gloves, mittens and hand soap for those affected by Superstorm Sandy.
Laundry
Wash Daze: Laundry Gadgets Won't Lighten the Load
These gadgets do little more than clean out your wallet.
Washing Walls
Washing Flat Paint or Enamel?
Attack a wall with the right approach.
Water
Water Testing Helps Ensure Better Water For Homeowners
Homeowners use water for many purposes, including drinking, cooking, washing, heating, humidifying, flushing (the No. 1 use of water in a home) and their pets. Those are just a few reasons homeowners should make sure they understand what’s in their water.
Clutter
Weekend Makeover
Take your home from messy to magnificent in only 48 hours!
Green Cleaning
Weighing Green Products
Do they work? Are they affordable?
Disinfectant
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.
Carpet Cleaning
What is the Standard Drying Time When Carpet is Cleaned?
Just-cleaned carpet should dry within six to eight hours or less, and should never stay damp more than 24 hours, or microbial growth and odor may occur.
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.
Energy Efficiency
Why Buy Energy-Efficient Appliances?
The main benefits of energy-efficient appliances include saving money on operating costs and utility bills and protecting the environment by conserving energy. Energy-efficient models save money with lower operating costs — using 30 to 50 percent less energy than many older appliances, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Asthma And Allergies
Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Vacuum?
Vacuuming is an essential part of limiting exposure to asthma and allergy triggers such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen and other allergens.
Carpet Cleaning
Why You Want Carpet to Come Clean
Cleaning carpet may seem like more of a chore than dusting a coffee table, but properly cleaning and maintaining your carpet makes all the difference in the world.
Motivation
Why Your Child Should Discover Nature - and How This Helps Your Housekeeping
Families that spend more time in nature may see surprising benefits. For starters, when the family and kids are outdoors, they are not underfoot and making housekeeping challenging. But there is much more...
Motivation
Your Housecleaning Style
Are you a clean freak or a more easy-going type? Customize your cleaning habits to your personality and self-expectations.
Organizing Strategies
Yours, Mine and Ours
How to blend two households and not go insane.