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• Checklist for Winter

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

• Winter-prep Checklist

  Top ten list of this month's to-dos, from Tara Aronson.

• Tips for Winterizing Your Sprinkler System

  Part of maintaining a healthy lawn is making sure your irrigation system is protected against harsh winter weather.

• Summer Flush: How to Drain a Water Heater

  Home improvement expert Danny Lipford brings good news to your hot water budget.

• Home Inspection Reminders

  Short steps to keeping your home safe.

• Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

  Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• IQAir Health Pro

  There are air filters/cleaners and then there are mega machines like the IQAir Health Pro.

• OurHouse Carpet & Upholstery Spotter

  This environmentally friendly carpet and upholstery cleaner vacuums away, leaving neither residue nor stain!

• Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA Canister

  The Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA canister vacuum is a great vacuum for those with allergies and asthma. The Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA cleans great and is extremely quiet.

• Restore Glass Cleaner

  It's a glass cleaner that tackles much more than glass. Is it worth its price?

• Dirt Devil Rechargeable Broom Vac

  Technology makes the average sweep-up job even simpler.

• KangaRoom™ Bottle Organizer/Towel Bar

  Extra cabinet storage space for bottles and cleaning supplies for any standard bathroom and kitchen cabinets while giving you the handy towel bar you’ve always wanted.

• Santa Fe Dehumidifier

  Ultra-efficient residential dehumidifier helps prevent or eliminate basement mold and mildew problems.

• Perfect Plunger — with Sani-Plunge Homestyle Holder

  Plunge into toilet cleaning with style.

• KangaRoom Storage Travel Cord Storage/Organizer

  Just unzip, insert one plug, and you’re set.

• Weiman® Furniture Wipes

  Wipes that remove dust, dirt, grime and smoke residue from finished wood surfaces.

• Vinegar: Over 400 Uses

  Good for our health, our home, and safe for our environment. Over 400 tips, some recipes, a bit of history and a lot of amazing uses for vinegar.

• My House Is Killing Me!

  A step-by-step approach to identifying, controlling and often eliminating the sources of indoor pollutants and allergens.

• Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak

  Quick advice for quick routines to get cleaning done quickly.

• Haley's Cleaning Hints

  Over 1,000 clever, inexpensive solutions help readers clean, deodorize, unclutter and organize their homes.

• Cleaning & Stain Removal for Dummies

  Time-saving techniques to take on the whole house, plus specific methods for conquering spills and stains.

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