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

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

• Time to Act on Allergens

  Beat the seasonal and year-round sniffles.

• Expert Stone, Tile and Grout Care

  Inside tips for making these hard surfaces easy to maintain.

• Pots, Pans and Cutting Boards

  Tips for cleaning pots, pans and cutting boards in your kitchen.

• Spring Means: Get Organized!

  Creating a sense of order may be the most crucial of spring cleaning tasks.

• How to Buy A Vacuum Cleaner

  Type vs. hype: what’s the best vacuum for your needs?

• Smoke Alarm Savvy

  Choices, choices. With more than one variety ... which will get you and your family out of the house fastest?

• Manly Guidelines for Garage Rehab

  Tom McNulty brings order to a traditionally male-dominated territory.

• For Dummies® — Unclogging a Sink Drain

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

• Eight Myths of Vacuuming

  Are you an informed consumer? Consider these eight myths, and corresponding truths, about vacuuming.

• Spring Home Maintenance Saves Money

  Do smaller cleaning and repair jobs now to prevent big expenses down the road.

• Bacteria in Household Dust May Trigger Asthma Symptoms

  Why you should remove dust not inhale it.

• Keep that Warm Glow on Your Hardwood Floor

  Clean hardwood floors according to the type of finish.

• Microfiber Basics

  The closest thing you'll find to a miracle cleaning material: microfiber is hot.

• 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.

• Sweeping Made Easy

  Sweeping can be downright simple if you follow a few basic principles.

• Exterior House Cleaning

  Your home’s exterior takes a beating from mother nature, but you can intervene. A once-or-twice-yearly cleaning may also reveal a gutter or roof in need of attention.

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Do-It-Yourself or Professional Cleaning?

  Interim vs. deep cleaning: when to call in the pros.

• All-Season Container Gardens

  Design and planting principles.

• Building Your Weather Wall

  Defend a cozy — and healthy — home when the weather blows in.

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