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• Child Hieroglyphics

  Remedy for Wall Murals. Young children often love to scribble and draw on walls, paneling and sometimes even paper.

• Washing Flat Paint or Enamel?

  Attack a wall with the right approach.

• Keep No-Wax Floors Looking New

  Q & A with Tara Aronson.

• Winterizing Your Patio

  As the weather turns cold, we gradually move back indoors for the winter. But before you desert your patio altogether, get it ready for the big chill.

• If Your (Dirty) Walls Could Talk

  Should you spot clean or paint? And if you wage wall dirt war, what's the best way to remove offending marks without creating more problems? Our HC experts weigh in on the best ways to clean your walls.

• All About Wallpaper

  If it's dirty, should you wash it, or what?

• An Ounce of Prevention

  Get 85% of your cleaning done before you start!

• Clean Wooden Wall Paneling Like a Pro

  Sealed wood is easy to clean since you're really cleaning the finish — not the wood itself.

• How Do I Find Mold?

  Q & A with Thad Godish, Ph.D.

• How to Care for Wood Furniture

  Tips to make your wood furniture last for generations.

• How To Install A Bathroom Vanity

  Step by step, here's how to remove your existing vanity and set up the new.

• Protect Your Property From The Elements

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

• Good, Clean Success for Kids

  How to develop cleaning skills in your children.

• Checklist for Winter

  Along with the beauty of the fall colors, comes a yearly winterizing check of your home.

• Dishwasher Trouble?

  If your dishwasher is leaving spots on the glasses or detergent clumped in the dispenser, the Soap and Detergent Association offers a list of common problems — along with their solutions.

• For Dummies® — Caulking Your Tub and Shower

  How to remove old caulking, treat for mold and apply a new, protective caulk line.

• For Dummies® — Removing Old Paint from Exterior Surfaces

  Preparing to re-paint made easy.

• Floor Care Tips

  Here are some tips from the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) on how to properly care for and maintain one of the hardest working surfaces in your house.

• For Dummies® — Cleaning Outdoor Furniture

  Wooden, resin or iron garden furniture — do you know the best way to care for yours?

• Wall Washing Secrets

  You don't have to give attention to your walls often, but when you do, here are some best-practice tips from Jeff Campbell.

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