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• Consumer Reports Finds Vacuums' Claims to Remove Allergens Mean Less Than They Suggest

  Extensive CR testing also finds some stylish vacuums to be sub-par performers.

• Washday Helpers

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

• Loving Leather

  The kinds and care of leather upholstery.

• Pruning Houseplants

  Prune smart for attractive plants that know their bounds.

• Spring Clean All Year Long

  Break spring cleaning tasks into just one hour a week.

• Get Garage Sale Savvy

  Spruce up your forgotten stuff and you can have a garage sale to remember, says home fix-up expert Beverly DeJulio.

• Bacteria in Household Dust May Trigger Asthma Symptoms

  Why you should remove dust not inhale it.

• Organizing Tips from a Master Organizer

  Barry J. Izsak - the Immediate Past President of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) - shares some of his best organizing tips.

• Attacking the Laundry Monster ... and Living to Tell About It

  Create a laundry system to tame this frequent task.

• Getting Organized on a Budget

  You don't have to cough up a fortune to get your life in order.

• Hiring an Upholstery Pro

  What you should expect from a professional cleaning firm.

• Lawn Mower Safety Tips to Keep Kids Safe

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

• Oriental Rugs and More

  Rug weaving is a tradition that spans the centuries and many cultures.

• 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.

• Household Hazardous Waste

  Steps to safe management from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

• Nation Gets a "C" for Hand Washing

  Clean Hands Week provides a refresher course in handwashing.

• A Simple Welcome Mat Defeats Winter Dirt

  Protecting your floors saves you both time and money.

• Clean Like A Pro

  Basic cleaning tools that save time and money.

• Carpet and Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval Goes “Green”

  CRI adds Green Vacuum Cleaners and Green Cleaning Certification.

• Beat BBQ Food Safety Blues

  Defend good, clean food when you take dining outdoors.

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