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• Treat Your Rug Right

  How to care for high quality area rugs.

• Pregnant Women: Beware the Litter Box — and the Garden

  You may not notice should you contract toxoplasmosis, sometimes found in kitty litter and other sources in or around the home. But the parasite is dangerous for your baby.

• What Germs Are We Killing? Testing and Classifying Disinfectants

  Since all germ-killers are considered pesticides, the EPA requires testing to certify manufacturer's claims for safety and effectiveness.

• Dressing Up Your Plants

  The right pot can make or break a plant.

• Tomatoes in a Can

  Apartment dwellers and those with otherwise inadequate yards can still eat from a home-grown garden.

• Beat BBQ Food Safety Blues

  Defend good, clean food when you take dining outdoors.

• For Dummies® — Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean

  A clean home is a comfortable home — for both you and your pet.

• Self-Cleaning Carpeting?

  Not quite, but promicrobial technology enables carpet makers to build in a tiny labor force to keep carpets cleaner.

• Carpet Cleaning 101

  Most carpet today is made with synthetic fibers, such as nylon, polyester, or olefin, and may be cleaned with common methods such as hot water extraction. Other fibers may require special attention.

• Keep New Clothes New

  SDA provides advice for keeping new clothes clean and in good condition.

• Top 10 Ways To Combat Allergies Through Better Housekeeping

  Dr. Berger shares his tips for healthier housekeeping.

• All-Season Container Gardens

  Design and planting principles.

• Loving Leather

  The kinds and care of leather upholstery.

• Caring for Leather Garments

  Get the dos and don'ts of leather care.

• Dustbusting

  Dust is everywhere, but you can keep it within healthy limits with this help.

• Conquering Condensation

  Take steps to relieve window wetness and mold growth.

• Antibacterial Soap - Does it Really Help?

  Gleaning the facts amid the controversy.

• Repelling Rodents

  With mice and rats, the best cure is prevention. The best "Plan B" is immediate action.

• Five Tips for a Healthier Home

  The environment in our homes has a big impact on the quality of our lives and health. Give your house a check-up with these tips.

• An Easy Chore Schedule

  Don't keep your family (or yourself) in the dark about what needs to be done today.

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