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• 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.
• Green Living

  Green Up Your Household

  Dr. Arthur Weissman offers tips that can protect your health and surroundings — and just might save you money!
• Asthma And Allergies

  The New England Journal of Medicine: No Difference in Allergen Levels in Carpeted vs. Uncarpeted Homes

  Study found no difference in the improvement experienced by children who lived in homes with carpet versus children from homes with other types of flooring.
• Mold

  What You Need to Know about Mold

  U.S. environmental officials discuss the problem and outline steps to clean up and prevent mold from returning.
• Spot Removal

  Carpet Spills and Spots: Get Them Out!

  Be prepared for quick action to save your carpet from a spill...and a serious carpet cleaning bill.
• Safety

  Safe? Or Toxic? Get the Facts on Your Cleaning Chemicals

  Get the info on health risks associated with your cleaning products — in 10 minutes or less!
• Food Safety

  Don’t Sacrifice Safety When Using A Microwave

  The convenience of microwave cooking can also present a few challenges—such as making sure that food prepared in a microwave is cooked to its safe temperature.
• Drains

  Drain Cleaning Made Easy

  Before you call the plumber, here's what to do.
• Pressure Washer

  Consumer Reports® — Pressure Washers: Quick Cleaning for Less

  Consumer Reports confirms that gas-powered pressure washers have a clear performance edge over electric models. But more pressure also means more chance for injury with any pressure washer.
• Water

  Water Testing Helps Ensure Better Water For Homeowners

  Homeowners use water for many purposes, including drinking, cooking, washing, heating, humidifying, flushing (the No. 1 use of water in a home) and their pets. Those are just a few reasons homeowners should make sure they understand what’s in their water.
• Sewer Back-up

  Clean-up After Sewage Back-up? Not for the Squeamish, But Important to Get Right

  Key facts homeowners should know about handling sewage back-ups.
• Bathroom

  How To Install A Bathroom Vanity

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

  Corian, Earthstone, Pergo ... Oh My!

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

  Good Bugs Eat Dirt - Healthier Cleaning Concept from Nature

  Scientists have perfected microbial formulations for cleaning use.
• Time Saving

  Simple Tips for Big Time Savings

  Shave minutes off your weekly cleaning routine for big time savings.
• Food Safety

  Cooking for Company - Keep it Sanitary!

  Entertaining is a great way to warm up the Winter weather, and everyone’s favorite part of get-togethers is often admittedly the food! However, no one’s cheer should be interrupted due to contracting foodborne illness.
• Dust

  Answering That Age-old Lament: Where Does All This Dust Come From?

  Most indoor household dust that collects on furniture and floors actually comes from outdoors, a new study finds.
• Moving

  The Organized Move

  Maria Gracia gives you tips and tricks for an organized relocation.
• Floor Inspection

  Hard Surface Flooring Inspections - Why They Are Sometimes Necessary

  Hard surfaces can deteriorate due to climate, abuse, natural disaster, even improper installation; increasing the costs of repair or replacement if left unchecked.
• Organizing Strategies

  Clean Like A Man’s Top Housekeeping Tips: Get Motivated and Organized

  Does getting organized and motivated seem like a monumental task? Try these nine simple, quick tips to help you get going and conquer select problem areas.

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