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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.

• Scuff mark

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

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• 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.

• Slide-Lok Slat-Wall

  Slat-Wall looks just like wooden siding, complete with a “natural” wood grain. But its grooves firmly hold steel baskets and hooks that neatly provide a place for everything.

• Stain X Neutral Clean Floor Cleaner

  Does it meet the mark of less work, more clean?

• 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.

• Restore Furniture Cleaner & Protector

  Can an environmentally friendly polish match the performance of leading brands?

• WoodCare and LeatherCare

  A two-product kit for wood cabinets and furniture; leather and vinyl furniture and car seats.

• Weiman Perfect Planet Squeeze & Shine

  Durable, streak-free floor finish that doesn't contain heavy metals, ammonia, or formaldehyde.

• Closet Organizers for Kids

  Organize the closets in the kids' rooms.

• Ladder Kaddy

  An easy way to work with ladders! Keep your paint or tool bucket handy when working up on a ladder — without trying to balance it on the top rung!

• Holloway House Quick Shine

  Floor finish.

• Speed Cleaning 101

  Cut your cleaning time in half.

• Kitchen Remodeling For Dummies

  Guidance for redoing the kitchen, whether you do it yourself or hire a contractor.

• 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.

• From High Heels To Bunny Slippers

  Surviving the transition from career to home.

• Spring Cleaning

  This book tackles the tough jobs: washing windows, walls and ceilings; sealing, waxing and stripping floors; cleaning carpets; and lots more — like a pro.

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