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• Corian, Earthstone, Pergo ... Oh My!

  HC asked makers of special surfaces how to clean their products. Here are their tips.

• Lawn Mower Safety Tips to Keep Kids Safe

  Lawn mowers are commonplace, but don't let familiarity breed carelessness.

• Keeping the Kitchen Safe

  Be sure to control bacteria in the kitchen.

• Hand Sanitizer is No Beverage

  SDA: Common sense needed in discussions over hand sanitizer use.

• Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?

  That depends, but either way they can take the proper steps to reduce exposure to pet allergens.

• What to Look for When Hiring Carpet Cleaners

  Carpet cleaning is a seemingly inevitable task. Here are some guidelines for choosing reliable carpet cleaning services.

• Ready for Guests?

  They’re coming. But don’t panic. With a little planning, you’ll look like you have it all together and make visitors feel genuinely comfortable in your space.

• Label Savvy

  There's more on the label than you might think.

• Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears

  The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.

• Food After a Power Outage: Safe or Toxic?

  After the storm, is the food in your refrigerator still safe to eat?

• Organize for a Smart School Start!

  Start now to implement school-time support systems.

• Using Bacteria to Clean

  Use this tiny labor force to get the job done without harmful chemicals.

• Photo Care

  Make your professional or family photographs last.

• Bird Lovers: Preventing Bird Flu

  Web site offers biosecurity tips for poultry and bird owners.

• Childproofing: Poison Prevention

  Keeping children safe is everyone's responsibility.

• Beat BBQ Food Safety Blues

  Defend good, clean food when you take dining outdoors.

• Pruning Houseplants

  Prune smart for attractive plants that know their bounds.

• Back-To-School Asthma Alert

  The American Lung Association provides resources to counter peak asthma rates in back-to-school months of September and October.

• Out With The Old: What To Do With Tech Gadgets When They Become Obsolete

  There are a few safe, responsible ways for consumers to get rid of tech trash.

• Planting a Window Box

  Not for windows only, these hanging boxes of color also grace decks, gazebos and patio enclosures.

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