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Garbage Disposal
An Easy, Greener Way To Recycle Food Waste?
Disposers may offer more than just convenience. In several respects, they’re an environmentally responsible alternative to putting food waste in a landfill.
Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous Waste
Steps to safe management from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Recycling
Out With The Old: What To Do With Tech Gadgets When They Become Obsolete
There are a few safe, responsible ways for consumers to get rid of tech trash.
Clutter
Get Rid of Clutter in an Hour or Less
When you're done, take a deep breath and admire your work.
Organizing Strategies
Car Organization 101 – Banish The Car Slob
If your area of organizational weakness is the car, learn how to corral the clutter to keep your car clean.

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Automatic Litter Box
Litter-Robot II Review
The Litter-Robot is an automatic, self-cleaning litter box. It features a large globe top with entry for the cats and a base for collecting and emptying waste.
Spring Cleaning
Why you don't have to spring clean
Spring cleaning doesn't necessarily have to be done in the spring.
Security
Why False Alarms Should Not Be Alarming
Why the ability to make noise can be a good thing.
Organizing Strategies
Book Review - A "Pretty Neat" Guide
Organization is not about perfectly labeled boxes or sparkling bare surfaces, but having a system that keeps stress to a minimum and helps us get the most important things done.
Disinfecting
Q & A: To Disinfect or Not Disinfect?
Q: I purchased an all-purpose cleaner at a janitorial supply store that doesn't require rinsing, but I noticed that it makes no claims about killing germs. Do I need to use a germ-killing cleaner for regular cleaning of the kitchen and bathroom in my home? Or do I only need that occasionally? - Carolyn E.

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Trashcan
Garbage can
Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.
Garbage Bags
Garbage bags
How to chose the right bag for your needs and what to look for on product labels.
Trash bags
What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.
Garbage Disposal
Food disposer
Also known as a garbage disposal, food disposers chop up food waste enabling it to be washed down the drain safely.
Odor
Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

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Garbage Land - On the Secret Trail of Trash
It turns out there is much more to the story of garbage than the truck that picks it up at your curb.
Recycling
Learning to Recycle with Terry the Trashman
A book designed to introduce kids to the importance of recycling (and their parents too).
Composting
Composting for Dummies
Step-by-step guide to turning household waste, yard clippings, and more into free, nutrient-filled compost and mulch.
Haley's Cleaning Hints
Over 1,000 clever, inexpensive solutions help readers clean, deodorize, unclutter and organize their homes.
Decorating Style
How to make a house a home - in affordable style.

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Organizing Strategies
How To Organize a Desk
Does your desk look like a robber rifled through it just before a hurricane hit the room? Organize it so that it gets under control and stays that way.
Carpet Cleaning
Green Carpet Cleaning - Prevention, Preparation, and Resources
In this video series, experts Allen Rathey, president of The Healthy House Institute (HHI), Professor Liz Goldsmith of Florida State University (FSU) and University of Massachusetts lab scientist Heidi Wilcox, explain how to remove tough spots and stains from carpet using green cleaning methods. Different carpet types, prevention, home-made and retail green products, and specific green cleaners and tools that work are covered in depth.