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• Dust Mites

  Fighting Dust Mite Allergies — With Vacuuming & Steam Vapor

  Study shows vacuuming & steam vapor sanitizing effective.
• Fireplace

  Fireplace Safety Tips

  Be sure to take a few safety steps before stoking the flames.
• Furniture

  For Dummies® — Cleaning Outdoor Furniture

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

  For Dummies® — Maintaining Your Home's Windows

  Whether they slide or swing out, your windows need more cleaning than just the glass in order to function at their best.
• Drains

  For Dummies® — Unclogging a Sink Drain

  With or without chemicals, the right approach clears the blockage so water can drain freely.
• Winterizing

  Get Your House Winter Ready

  While winterizing our home may be a chore we rather skip, doing so can reduce heating costs and prevent disaster. Here is a breakdown of essential winterizing steps to take.
• Furniture

  Getting that Warm Wooden Glow

  Tips on cleaning and caring for wood furniture.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Good Reasons To "Flip" Your Home Maintenance Routines

  From getting out blankets, replacing smoke detector batteries, and flipping mattresses, many people start "flipping" their home routines when the seasons change.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Happiness is . . . Shiny Floors and Tidy Toilets?

  SDA reveals results of Clean Surface Satisfaction Survey.
• Pets

  Housecleaning with Fido and Friends

  Cleaning strategies to implement when pets are in the household.
• Pets

  Housecleaning with Fido and Friends

  How to keep your house clean when you have pets.
• Hazardous Waste

  Household Hazardous Waste Products

  Look around your home for these items that tend to become household hazardous waste. Plus, try a few recipes for homemade alternatives.
• Kathy Ireland

  Housekeeping Channel (HC) Interviews Kathy Ireland

  Kathy answers questions such as: Where should busy moms start in their quest to simplify housekeeping? How does your new book, Real Solutions for Busy Moms, help with managing and simplifying housekeeping? What lessons can moms teach their kids about life from the example they set in keeping house? And more...
• Water Damage

  How to Determine What to Keep or Save After Water Damage Occurs

  Whether you are the victim of a flood or your plumbing sprang a leak while you're on vacation, the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) offers some helpful suggestions on what to do.
• Bathroom

  How To Install A Bathroom Vanity

  Step by step, here's how to remove your existing vanity and set up the new.
• Odor Control

  How to Make Your Home Smell Good - The Right Way

  When you smell something foul, you may be tempted to reach for a can of air freshener. However, that will only mask the odor. Instead, learn how to remove odors the right way.
• Upholstery Cleaning

  How to Protect Upholstery From Damage

  By showing it a little TLC and implementing these IICRC suggestions, our furniture can continue doing what it does best - supporting us and looking good!
• Asthma And Allergies

  How to Reduce Allergens in Your Home

  Complete avoidance may be difficult, but simple steps can be taken to reduce exposure.
• Washing Walls

  If Your (Dirty) Walls Could Talk

  Should you spot clean or paint? And if you wage wall dirt war, what's the best way to remove offending marks without creating more problems? Our HC experts weigh in on the best ways to clean your walls.
• Upholstery Cleaning

  Information for Consumers of Upholstery Cleaning Services

  Routine maintenance is vital as is periodic help from skilled professionals.

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