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• 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.

• Party-Perfect Patios, Decks and Lawns

  The well-appointed summer hang-out is both tidy and functional.

• Caring for Wood, Silver, Copper and Brass Antiques

  Secrets to preserving those antiques, heirlooms and collectibles.

• Stone Care Made Easy

  Simple steps to natural stone care will keep it looking beautiful for many years.

• Consumer Reports Rates Seven Car Paint Scratch Removers — and Finds Their Limits

  Quixx High Performance Scratch Remover performs best; CR cautions that some products may worsen a problem.

• Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care, according to the experts.

• Barbecue grill

  We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

  Mr. Clean Magic Erasers really are, magic! And a new way to clean scuff marks off of floors and kid marks off of walls.

• Stain-X All In 1 Polish

  This furniture polish isn't intimidated to find that not all furniture is made of wood.

• SmartShopperUSA

  The SmartShopper is an automated grocery list assistant. Press a button on the unit and speak the name of a grocery item you will need on your next visit to the store.

• Stain-X Stain Remover Wipes

  Do quick stain remover wipes do the trick?

• Windex®

  Ho-hum? Not really. Though this product is almost as old as dirt, it's proof that you don't really need a lot of cleaning supplies - just a few good all-purpose ones.

• Weiman® Granite Wipes

  Quick-cleaning wipes that remove grease and grime on granite and other surfaces.

• Renaissance Wax/Polish

  A non-acidic polish that cleans and protects fine collectibles.

• Stain-X Pet Stain Remover

  Pet stain removal made easier.

• Stain-X Stain Remover

  An all-purpose stain remover that works on multiple stain types and multiple fabric types.

• Citrus Universal Gunk Remover

  A non-toxic cleaner that removes oil-based residues.

• Haley's Hints on DVD

  Everything from laundry advice to clever stain removal, ideas for pest control, as well as hints on cooking, painting, sewing tips and household storage.

• Green Clean

  Step-by-step guide to ecological housekeeping.

• The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cleaning

  Simple ways to clean better and healthier.

• How to Clean Practically Anything

  Consumer Reports provides hundreds of timesaving solutions for all around the house.

• The Ultimate Guide to Shopping & Caring for Clothing

  Book on the buying and proper care of clothing.

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