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Lead
Lead-based Paint Disclosure a Must
EPA fines landlord $13,675 for lead-based paint disclosure violations.
Garage
Manly Guidelines for Garage Rehab
Tom McNulty brings order to a traditionally male-dominated territory.
Winterizing
Organize to Survive the Cold
If you live where the winter is harsh, it's all the more important to be prepared.
Organizing Strategies
Organize Your Car!
Quick tips from Vicki Norris will make your auto a mobile showcase for tidiness.
Motivation
Overcoming Procrastination
Five ways to get motivated.
Swimming Pool
Pointers on Pools and Swimming Safety
Experts recommend setting the stage for swimming safety before a single bathing suit ever gets wet.
Harmful Chemicals
Poisonous Intruders
An Environmental Protection Agency list of indoor pollutants and solutions that could affect your health.
Water Damage
Prevention and Cleanup: Water Damage From Winter Storms and Cracked Pipes
Every year the combination of winter storms and frozen pipes causes millions of dollars in water damage to homes and buildings. Here's what you can do to prevent problems or clean up.
Protect Your Property From The Elements
Careful maintenance of your home's outer shell prevents costly indoor messes caused by water damage later.
Fleas
Put Fleas to Flight
It takes more to get rid of fleas than simply treating your pet.
Clutter
Put the Clinch on Clutter
It’s not just you — many people have trouble throwing away. If you’re asking, “Should I keep that?” the Housekeeping Channel has the right answers.
Disaster Cleanup
Recovering from a Flood or Other Disaster? Hire a Certified Firm
Do not attempt to treat major water or fire, smoke and odor damage yourself. A far more practical solution is to hire a certified restoration firm for professional advice and assistance.
Pest Control
Repelling Rodents
With mice and rats, the best cure is prevention. The best "Plan B" is immediate action.
Safety
Safe? Or Toxic? Get the Facts on Your Cleaning Chemicals
Get the info on health risks associated with your cleaning products — in 10 minutes or less!
Air Duct Cleaning
Should I Clean My Air Ducts?
If not properly installed, maintained and operated, air duct components may become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris.
Mold
Silent Menace in Your Home: Mold
Hannah Keeley offers this first installment in her Healthy Home series about hidden dangers in your home — and what to do about them.
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
Home Inspection
Spring Home Maintenance Saves Money
Do smaller cleaning and repair jobs now to prevent big expenses down the road.
Stone
Stone Care Made Easy
Simple steps to natural stone care will keep it looking beautiful for many years.
Organizing Strategies
Storing Stuff
Remember where you put it.