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• Water Damage

  Prevention and Cleanup: Water Damage From Winter Storms and Cracked Pipes

  Every year the combination of winter storms and frozen pipes causes millions of dollars in water damage to homes and buildings. Here's what you can do to prevent problems or clean up.

• Protect Your Property From The Elements

  Careful maintenance of your home's outer shell prevents costly indoor messes caused by water damage later.
• Spring Cleaning

  Redefining Spring Cleaning

  Is spring cleaning obsolete? Here's a new definition.
• Spring Cleaning

  Spring Cleaning for the Whole Family

  How to delegate the spring cleaning chores to family members of all ages and get things done fast.
• Spring Cleaning

  Spring Cleaning Still in Season for Most Americans

  The Soap and Detergent Association’s (SDA) spring cleaning survey reveals consumers’ cleaning personalities, purchasing patterns
• Spring Cleaning

  Spring Cleaning: No Longer a Necessary Evil

  While spring cleaning is not the necessary evil it once was, now is still a good time to do those annual or semi-annual chores.
• Spring Cleaning

  Spring Home Chorelist

  While winter melts, keep on top of your home's seasonal and other less-frequent needs.
• Photos

  Storing and Sharing Digital Photos

  How to easily get your best shots organized and ready to share with family and friends.
• Spring Cleaning

  Survey: Removing Clutter Is Top Reason for Spring Cleaning

  After a long winter, consumers are ready to tackle the clutter - 60% still regularly engage in spring cleaning, survey says.
• Storage

  Surviving Summer Storage

  Smart guidelines for storing your winter wear.
• Spring Cleaning

  Tara Aronson's April Home Checklist

  When tasks need doing only once a year, Tara Aronson's list will help keep you on schedule.
• Energy Savings

  Ten Ways to Save Energy and Money At The Same Time

  Tips and tricks to save energy and lower utility costs by making simple changes and updates around the home.
• Spring Cleaning

  The Dos and Don'ts of Spring Cleaning

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

  Those Pest-y Houseplants

  Use humidity, temperature and other natural remedies to rid your greenery of pests.
• 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.
• Deck

  Top Deck Treatments

  Consumer Reports helps homeowners choose deck treatments that can "weather" summer and winter.
• Remodeling

  Weather The Dust Storms Of Remodeling

  Planning to remodel? Walls aren't the only things that will need to come down. Your cleaning standards and routine will need some retooling, too.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  What to Look for When Hiring Carpet Cleaners

  Carpet cleaning is a seemingly inevitable task. Here are some guidelines for choosing reliable carpet cleaning services.
• Storage

  What's In Storage?

  Have a needle in your haystack? Create a system that will let you find it every time.
• Green Living

  Winter Green - Living More Sustainably in Winter

  When it comes to living green, especially during winter, people are often struck with the paralysis of analysis. But every little bit helps; even minor changes in the home and workplace can positively impact sustainability.

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