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• Storage

  Surviving Summer Storage

  Smart guidelines for storing your winter wear.
• Dish Detergent

  Tea Stains and Chalky Residue, Begone

  New phosphate-free dishwashing detergents use environmentally preferable, yet effective formulas for reducing scale and removing food residue.
• Pantry

  Ten Steps to an Organized Pantry

  How to save you stress and money by organizing the pantry.
• Energy Savings

  Ten Ways to Save Energy and Money At The Same Time

  Tips and tricks to save energy and lower utility costs by making simple changes and updates around the home.
• Termites

  Termite Trouble

  Fighting the termite battle on the home front.
• Food Safety

  The Five Golden Rules of Food Safety

  Prepare food safely and lessen the risk of illness from food-borne pathogens.
• Cleaning Tips

  The Great Guest Rush

  You CAN fit the crucial stuff in before visitors show up. Here is a planned strategy!
• Moving

  The Organized Move

  Maria Gracia gives you tips and tricks for an organized relocation.
• Organizing Strategies

  The Pain Principle

  You are going to have to confront an unpopular fact: organizing can be painful.
• Organizing Strategies

  The Priority Principle

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

  The Pruning Principle

  Something about eliminating useless stuff just feels right.

• Tips for a Healthier Kitchen

  Fixes for surprising sources of possible respiratory distress.
• Stain Removal

  Tips for Carpet Color Repair

  Color repair by cleantrust-Certified technicians can provide a "face lift", allowing carpet to look good throughout its lifetime.
• Sprinklers

  Tips for Winterizing Your Sprinkler System

  Part of maintaining a healthy lawn is making sure your irrigation system is protected against harsh winter weather.
• Flooring

  Tips for Wood Flooring and Hard Surface Flooring

  Hardwood and other floors a hassle? The IICRC experts share tips on cleaning and maintaining wood and hard surface floors.
• Carpet

  Truth or Myth: Carpet Aggravates Allergies

  Does carpet aggravate allergies, or not?
• Stone Floors

  Understanding Natural Stone - and How to Clean It

  Knowing your stone is key to cleaning it.
• Cosmetics

  Understanding the Role of Preservatives in Household Products

  This article describes the role preservatives play in a product's life cycle, where preservatives are found, and how manufacturers choose preservatives and set preservative levels.
• Upholstery Cleaning

  Upholstery Cleaning and Care

  Extend the useful life of upholstered furniture and keep it looking great by caring for it properly.
• Vacuuming

  Vacuum Cleaner Testing at Consumer Reports

  When Consumer Reports talks, people listen.

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