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• Smoke Alarm Savvy

  Choices, choices. With more than one variety ... which will get you and your family out of the house fastest?

• Dorm Notes

  Off to college? Check your packing list against this one by Tara Aronson, to make sure your cleaning, organizing and general supply needs are covered.

• Lead-based Paint Disclosure a Must

  EPA fines landlord $13,675 for lead-based paint disclosure violations.

• Clean Like a Man — Top Tips for Men

  These are housecleaning basics, retooled to be as guy-friendly as possible.

• The Priority Principle

  Figure out your true priorities and use them as a catalyst for getting organized.

• Building Your Weather Wall

  Defend a cozy — and healthy — home when the weather blows in.

• Is Your House Holding its Breath?

  Create a plan for ventilation whether building, remodeling or leaving things as they are.

• Magazine Mayhem! Need to Organize Your Glossy Publications?

  Tame the periodical zoo.

• Getting Organized on a Budget

  You don't have to cough up a fortune to get your life in order.

• Don't Let Foodborne Sickness Spoil the Party

  How to prepare, clean up and store your spread — without the bellyache.

• Form a Family Cleaning Team

  Motivate your family! Borrow a technique from the commercial cleaning world to do the best, most efficient cleaning job possible.

• Keep New Clothes New

  SDA provides advice for keeping new clothes clean and in good condition.

• Easy Carpet Cleaning Tips

  Easy carpet cleaning tips from the Carpet and Rug Institute

• 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.

• Stain Removal Made Easier

  Understanding spot ‘make-up’ is key to removal.

• Weighing Green Products

  Do they work? Are they affordable?

• Family Housekeeping: How to Get Your Man to Help

  Is the man of your house a little reluctant to wash dishes? Here are a few tips on picking up his motivation.

• The Possibility Principle

  By getting organized, you can free up “bandwidth” in your life to pursue the possibilities.

• Recovering from a Flood or Other Disaster? Hire a Certified Firm

  Do not attempt to treat major water or fire, smoke and odor damage yourself. A far more practical solution is to hire a certified restoration firm for professional advice and assistance.

• Do I Dust or Vacuum First?

  Answers to this and other important housekeeping questions from cleaning expert Don Aslett.

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