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• Energy Savings

  Cutting Energy Costs In The Kitchen

  Being sure stoves and other kitchen appliances are energy efficient could save you some dough.
• Food Safety

  The Five Golden Rules of Food Safety

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

  Preventive Pest Control

  Follow these tips for helping to keep your home pest-free.
• House Cleaning Tips

  Got a Minute?

  Transform your home in ... minutes.
• 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.
• Hardwood Floors

  Caring For Wood Floors

  Protect your investment by taking simple precautions, and properly clean floors.
• Spot Removal

  Pet Clean-Up Made Easy

  Don Aslett's pet subject is housecleaning. If you love your furry friends and are committed to keeping them, here's how to deal with the occasional "oopsie."
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Preconditioning: Its Impact on Cleaning

  Whether you hire a service to clean your carpet or you do it yourself, be sure to precondition it.
• Cleaning Science

  Self-Cleaning Windows

  Building materials have come a long way in housework prevention.
• Home Exterior

  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.
• Dish Detergent

  Tea Stains and Chalky Residue, Begone

  New phosphate-free dishwashing detergents use environmentally preferable, yet effective formulas for reducing scale and removing food residue.
• Water Damage

  Salvaging Sewage?

  Common myths about what can be saved after a sewage disaster.
• Laundry

  Washday Helpers

  What improves your laundering, from enzyme prewashes to fabric softeners.
• The Cleantrust

  Risks of Water, Fire, and Mold Damage

  Life is full of surprises, and not all of them good! Depending on the severity of the incident, picking up the pieces and putting things back as they were can be a challenge many homeowners would rather avoid.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Cleaning Tips - Entrance Mats and Other Steps

  Contain soil and dust: fight dirt at the front door (and inside).
• Safety

  Avoid Shocking Experiences — Electrical Safety at Home

  Keep electrical cleaning appliances from becoming hazardous.
• Laundry

  Wash Daze: Laundry Gadgets Won't Lighten the Load

  These gadgets do little more than clean out your wallet.
• Disaster Cleanup

  Recovering from a Flood or Other Disaster? Hire a Certified Firm

  Do not attempt to treat major water or fire, smoke and odor damage yourself. A far more practical solution is to hire a certified restoration firm for professional advice and assistance.
• Spring Cleaning

  The Dos and Don'ts of Spring Cleaning

  The best ways to tackle overlooked jobs like windows, curtains and upholstery.
• Water Damage

  $2 Dollar Hose Causes $1000s in Damage

  Water is the lifeblood of civilization - a necessity for life and health of man, animal, and plants. However, water also has the power to wreak havoc as a silent thief, stealing peace of mind and ruining property.

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