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• Termites

  Termite Trouble

  Fighting the termite battle on the home front.
• Cleaning Tips

  The 10-Minute New Look

  Wow guests for much less than the price of a remodel!
• Delegation

  The Art of Delegation

  Overloaded with things that need to be done? Learn how to take some of the load off by delegating effectively.
• Bathroom

  The Bathroom Zoom

  Step by step, whip the water closet into a clean place to be.
• Spring Cleaning

  The Dos and Don'ts of Spring Cleaning

  The best ways to tackle overlooked jobs like windows, curtains and upholstery.
• Food Safety

  The Five Golden Rules of Food Safety

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

  The Home Ecology of Flowers

  Behavioral research concludes: Living with flowers strengthens feelings of compassion and decreases anxiety and worry.
• Motivation

  The Lighter Side — Pumping Dirt: Cleaning Your Way to a Sleeker Physique

  Pumping dirt is the new exercise craze combining aerobics, calisthenics, weight lifting, and, yes, housecleaning.
• Clutter

  The Mail Toss

  Don’t even think about carrying your mail to the family room, living room, bedroom, bathroom or car.
• 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 Preparation Principle

  Preparation is one facet of living in order.
• Organizing Strategies

  The Spice of Life

  If you have a jumbled jungle of dried seasonings, take a couple of minutes to make them ready for culinary action.
• House Cleaning Tips

  Tidy Tips

  Keep on top of the daily clutter.
• 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.
• House Cleaning Tips

  Tips to Cut Your House Cleaning Time in Half

  16 tips to save time.
• Carpet

  Truth or Myth: Carpet Aggravates Allergies

  Does carpet aggravate allergies, or not?
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  UL: Keep Your Family Safe With Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer that can stalk any home with fuel-burning appliances. Within minutes, high concentrations of this odorless, colorless and invisible gas can become lethal. Here's advice from UL on how to protect your loved ones.
• 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.

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