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• Handwashing

  Clean Hands Help Keep Kids in School

  It may seem basic, but washing hands is often forgotten as a deterrent to illnesses that can keep children from their classwork.
• Antimicrobial

  Introduction to Antimicrobial Products or "Treated Articles"

  What kind of antimicrobial properties do they have?
• Saving Water

  Drought Or No Drought: Saving Water Is Important Year-Round

  Save money and prevent water damage with the same techniques used to preserve the water supply.
• Carpet Installation

  Installing and Maintaining Your New Carpet

  A quality installation can make all the difference in the performance of your new carpet, while proper maintenance will extend the time you can enjoy your carpet and help keep its fresh appearance.
• Smoke Alarms

  Be a Detector Detective

  Tips for keeping smoke and CO detectors on active duty.
• Food Safety

  Keeping the Kitchen Safe

  Be sure to control bacteria in the kitchen.
• Dishwashing

  Ask Nancy - Mineral Deposits on Glassware & Treating Tent Mold

  Nancy Bock addresses how to prevent mineral deposits on glassware and how to remove mold on tent fabric without ruining its water resistant properties.
• Cleaning Products

  A Guide to Choosing Cleaning Products – Seeing Past the Marketing Hype

  Don't let the marketing hype pull the wool over your eyes. Make sure your cleaning products and methods are actually getting things clean.
• Granite

  Caring For Granite Countertops

  Granite requires special care and attention because it’s a natural stone. Here are a few tips to help you protect your investment.
• Stone Floors

  Understanding Natural Stone - and How to Clean It

  Knowing your stone is key to cleaning it.
• Garage Sale

  The Virtual Garage Sale

  Free classified ads online help turn your junk into another man's treasure.
• Furniture

  For Dummies® — Cleaning Outdoor Furniture

  Wooden, resin or iron garden furniture — do you know the best way to care for yours?
• Furniture

  Can Prolonged Sitting Be Dangerous to Health?

  How much time does a person sit at home and how does it affect his or her overall health? Some studies note that worldwide the average person spends roughly 300 minutes, or 21% of their day sitting; many people spend much longer. What can remain after we get up? In many cases, “fallout”...
• Bathroom

  Bathroom Basics

  We know: This isn’t your favorite task. No need to dread what really must be done…
• Stain Removal

  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.
• Wood

  How to Care for Wood Furniture

  Tips to make your wood furniture last for generations.
• Spring Cleaning

  The Dos and Don'ts of Spring Cleaning

  The best ways to tackle overlooked jobs like windows, curtains and upholstery.
• Spring Cleaning

  EPA Advises Care When Selecting Pesticides for Bedbug Control

  EPA advises caution with pesticides used for bed bug infestations and suggests non-chemical methods to eliminate and prevent bed bugs.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Clean Your Carpet - What You Can't See Does Matter

  You might expect a doctor to say: "What You Can't See Can Hurt You!" But who would expect it from a carpet cleaning professional?
• Organizing Strategies

  13 Ideas to Control Household Clutter

  A baker's dozen ideas for getting control of clutter.

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