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Question: What’s the best method for dusting my house? Answer: There are several basic tips to remember: 1. Always dust from top to bottom. 2. While feather dusters may seem ...

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Some start with a rug, some start with a color… designer Barry Dixon offers this advice for starting to plan your room. Start with a layout and a scaled space ...

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Question: What is the best dishwasher? Answer: The “best” dishwasher truly depends on your lifestyle, available space and budget. Step 1: Choose the type of dishwasher that is right for ...

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Question: I have a sisal rug that is covered in stains! Is there anything I can do to salvage it? Answer: Don’t toss your stained and tattered natural fiber rugs. ...

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Question: I dropped a melted candle in the carpet. How can I remove the wax? Answer: Everyone loves candles but not on their carpets! Fortunately, it is pretty easy to ...

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Question: Lately I’ve noticed a musty smell in my washing machine. Aside from washing clothes as normal, are there any special cleaning considerations for my machine? Answer: Most people assume ...

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