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• Dusting - The Science of Dust Buildup

  Why common household dust behaves as it does.

• How to Vacuum a Carpet

  Brush up on the basics of vacuuming.

• An Unjunk Drawer?

  The junk drawer can easily become the darkest, most mysterious cranny in the house. Debbie Williams sheds a little light on it here.

• Consumer Reports® Testing of Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Professional with OzoneGuard Now Available Online

  See the results before purchasing an air cleaner.

• Childproofing: Keep Guard Over Household Heart Stoppers

  What parents should know about children and inhalants in household products.

• The Home Business Set-Up

  Strategize your systems for productivity.

• Garage Organizing: Stop the Garage Barrage

  The garage was designed to store your vehicles. Funny how so many other things can begin to infringe on that space. Get serious and discard, for it’s not the attic.

• For Dummies® — Removing Old Paint from Exterior Surfaces

  Preparing to re-paint made easy.

• 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.

• Should I Clean My Air Ducts?

  If not properly installed, maintained and operated, air duct components may become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris.

• Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery

  Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.

• Overcoming a Disorderly Childhood

  Is the past keeping you disorganized?

• Consumer Reports'® Tests Find Quality of Store Brands' Products on Par with National Name Brands

  Want comparable quality at a lower price? Buy store brands says Consumer Reports, in the August 2005 Issue.

• Email Overload

  Clamp down on one more kind of computer clutter.

• Cleaning Small Appliances

  Remember the kitchen-counter appliances when you clean up after dinner.

• Take Back Time for Yourself

  The right kind of time spent on yourself provides a launching pad for the things you want to do with your life.

• A Simple Welcome Mat Defeats Winter Dirt

  Protecting your floors saves you both time and money.

• Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears

  The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.

• Storm Damage Restoration

  The following information is submitted by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) as a public service to those who have suffered water-related losses due to storm damage (e.g., hurricane, tornado).

• Pet Meets Carpet (and Furniture)

  Damage to textiles from pet accidents only worsens as time goes by. Find out how to take the appropriate action early on.

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