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• Gardening

  Planting a Window Box

  Not for windows only, these hanging boxes of color also grace decks, gazebos and patio enclosures.
• Swimming Pool

  Pointers on Pools and Swimming Safety

  Experts recommend setting the stage for swimming safety before a single bathing suit ever gets wet.
• Safety

  Poison Prevention Pointers for Spring

  It is important to keep safety in mind as you begin your spring cleaning and gardening.
• Pots And Pans

  Pots, Pans and Cutting Boards

  Tips for cleaning pots, pans and cutting boards in your kitchen.
• Pregnant Women

  Pregnant Women: Beware the Litter Box — and the Garden

  You may not notice should you contract toxoplasmosis, sometimes found in kitty litter and other sources in or around the home. But the parasite is dangerous for your baby.
• Water Damage

  Prevention and Cleanup: Water Damage From Winter Storms and Cracked Pipes

  Every year the combination of winter storms and frozen pipes causes millions of dollars in water damage to homes and buildings. Here's what you can do to prevent problems or clean up.
• News

  Prospectus Finalized - IEHA’s High Performance Cleaning Product (HPCP) Testing Program

  IEHA has announced that the prospectus for its High Performance Cleaning Product (HPCP) Testing Program with the University of Massachusetts Lowell has been finalized and is available for download.
• Gardening

  Pruning Houseplants

  Prune smart for attractive plants that know their bounds.
• Motivation

  Pure Personality

  How differing personality types affect your home and your family: an interview with Hannah Keeley.
• Fleas

  Put Fleas to Flight

  It takes more to get rid of fleas than simply treating your pet.
• Clutter

  Put the Clinch on Clutter

  It’s not just you — many people have trouble throwing away. If you’re asking, “Should I keep that?” the Housekeeping Channel has the right answers.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Q and A - Exploring Myths About Carpet

  Few flooring materials have generated more vigorous discussion than carpet. Why? Many people misunderstand its maintenance requirements or assume that carpet is just an unhealthy product. This Q&A dispels common myths about carpet.
• Back To School

  Ready ... Set ... Go ... Get Organized for Back-to-School

  To help make sense of what needs to get done before school starts, here's a handy list.
• Motivation

  Real Change Without Resolutions

  HC interviews Marla Cilley, aka FlyLady, on making a permanent difference in your household environment.
• Clean Desk

  Reduce Home Office Mania

  Tips from the pros.
• Organizing Strategies

  Reduce Paper Clutter - Get Rid of Paper Records You Don't Need

  Even if your file cabinets aren’t overflowing, chances are you’re saving more than you need. Here are tips on fighting document overflow.
• Fire Retardants

  Removing Forest Fire or Wildfire Retardants

  Technical tips on removing fire retardants.
• Pest Control

  Repelling Rodents

  With mice and rats, the best cure is prevention. The best "Plan B" is immediate action.
• Bathroom

  Royal Flush - Bathroom Cleaning Tips

  Bathroom cleaning tips from the Queen of Clean.
• Disaster Safety

  Safety Tips for Flood Victims

  A safety alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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