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• Housekeeping Tips

  Clean Like A Pro

  Basic cleaning tools that save time and money.
• Child Safety

  Childproofing: Protect Your Family's Breathable Air

  Indoors and outdoors, here are steps you can take to protect your children.
• Housekeeping

  Housework and Back Pain

  Is it safe to do physical work when your back is hurting?
• Vacuum Cleaners

  How to Buy A Vacuum Cleaner

  Type vs. hype: what’s the best vacuum for your needs?
• Steam Vapor

  Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery

  Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.
• Kitchen Cabinets

  10 Care Tips for Hardwood Cabinets

  Though found in kitchens and bathrooms, hardwood cabinets are not immune to water. Here's how to care for them.
• Furniture

  Getting that Warm Wooden Glow

  Tips on cleaning and caring for wood furniture.
• Cleaning Science

  Dusting - The Science of Dust Buildup

  Why common household dust behaves as it does.
• Pollen

  Keeping Pollen at Bay

  The last thing you want is outdoor allergies following you indoors.
• Fleas

  Put Fleas to Flight

  It takes more to get rid of fleas than simply treating your pet.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Do I Dust or Vacuum First?

  Answers to this and other important housekeeping questions from cleaning expert Don Aslett.
• Home Repairs

  Don't Despair! Repair! Hints For Restoring Commonly Broken Items

  Breaking a favorite item is disheartening, especially when you don't know how to fix it. One important tip to remember is that not all adhesives are created equal.
• Spring Cleaning

  Spring Clean Your House in a Weekend

  Get it over and done with!
• Spring Cleaning

  Spring Cleaning Still in Season for Most Americans

  The Soap and Detergent Association’s (SDA) spring cleaning survey reveals consumers’ cleaning personalities, purchasing patterns
• Asthma And Allergies

  For Dummies® — Asthma Tips

  Selected tips from the Dummies book: Asthma for Dummies
• Dusting

  Dusting Wood Objects of Museum Quality

  Got fine wood or wooden antiques? Here's advice from the Museum Management Program of the National Park Service (NPS).
• Consumer Reports

  Consumer Reports'® Tests Find Quality of Store Brands' Products on Par with National Name Brands

  Want comparable quality at a lower price? Buy store brands says Consumer Reports, in the August 2005 Issue.
• Deep Cleaning

  Deep Cleaning Starter

  You shouldn’t merely scratch the surface. Do the thorough job that makes your home do more than shine.
• Dusting

  Dusting

  Dust is everywhere, but you can keep it within healthy limits.
• Cleaning Tips

  The 10-Minute New Look

  Wow guests for much less than the price of a remodel!

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