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• Magazine Mayhem! Need to Organize Your Glossy Publications?

  Tame the periodical zoo.

• Removing Forest Fire or Wildfire Retardants

  Technical tips on removing fire retardants.

• Keep No-Wax Floors Looking New

  Q & A with Tara Aronson.

• Painless Window Cleaning

  Professional Window Cleaning Tricks

• Natural Cleaning Products

  Raid the kitchen and laundry room for safer alternatives to cleaning chemicals.

• Removing Stains From Stone, Tile and Concrete

  Oh, those nasty stains! How do you go about removing that red stain from the fruit drink your son spilled on the floor? What do you use to remove black marker ink from your white marble floor? Does lipstick stain? The list can go on and on.

• 10 Weekend Organizing Projects

  If you're out of ideas - or steam - here are ten easy projects to keep clutter from overtaking you.

• Those Pest-y Houseplants

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

• Germ Warfare - Understanding the Enemy

  What you don’t see can hurt you. Invisible to the naked eye, a world of microorganisms (living things so small you need a microscope to see them) lives in soil, on your skin, in your mouth, on the floor, doorknobs, cell phones, walls, computer keyboards, or countertops — pretty much everywhere.

• Organizing for a Pleasing Playroom

  The quick pick up is almost useless without an organizing strategy and infrastructure — involving your children to ensure success.

• Live Life On Purpose

  Every moment is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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

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

• Party-Perfect Patios, Decks and Lawns

  The well-appointed summer hang-out is both tidy and functional.

• Oven Cleaning Made Easier

  An easy and economical way to clean your oven is to put it off until tomorrow.

• 5 Mistakes that Will Keep You Disorganized

  Organizing expert Maria Gracia tells how to sidestep the pitfalls on your way to the organized life.

• Exterior House Cleaning

  Your home’s exterior takes a beating from mother nature, but you can intervene. A once-or-twice-yearly cleaning may also reveal a gutter or roof in need of attention.

• Cleanliness is . . . Next to Disinfection

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

• Oriental Rugs and More

  Rug weaving is a tradition that spans the centuries and many cultures.

• Why the Browning After Carpet Cleaning?

  The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration explains cellulosic browning.

• For a Healthy Hearth

  Take a few smart measures before settling in for a warm winter in front of the fire.

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