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Home upgrades that don't pay off

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Five renovation projects that experts say just aren’t worth your time (or money).

Home office: “If you convert a bedroom into an office, your home will be listed as having one less bedroom―big mistake,” says CNN’s Gerry Willis. Barbara Corcoran, founder…

Treatments for every type of carpet stain

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<img alt="Wendell T. Webber " title="Wendell T. Webber" src="http://img.timeinc.net/realsimple/i/p/Dec_Jan03/1203_home_carpet_dirt.jpg" align="right" width="180" height="240">No matter what kind of spill (soda, salad dressing) or what kind of carpet (synthetic, seagrass), these all-purpose stain treatments will lift up whatever's underfoot Easy Carpet-Stain Solutions These stain-busters are made of products you probably have on hand. But follow the recipes exactly. "In cleaning carpet, more is never better," says Barbara Wilson, technical-information manager for the Carpet and Rug Institute. And don't approach carpet cleaning the same way you scrub the tub: Rubbing a spot vigorously will not make the stain disappear faster, but it can damage the carpet fibers and make the stain set in deeper. The following pages will fill you in on when and how to use these various solutions to remove beverage, mud, oil, and various other carpet stains.

How to organize home decor samples

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<img alt="Time Inc. Studios" title="Time Inc. Studios" src="http://img4.realsimple.com/images/tv/how-to/how-to-organize-decor-1_160.jpg?160:165" align="left" width="160" height="165">Save carpet samples and paint swatches to take with you to the furniture store and you'll know just what color that new couch should be. Here's a simple way to keep everything organized and easily accessible. What You Need:

Frustrating cleaning dilemmas solved

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Four effective ways to quickly do away with dirt Disinfectant Wipes for Quick Clean-Up Dilemma: The kitchen and bathroom need constant cleaning attention. Solution: For quick clean-ups in the kitchen, bathroom, and even living room, keep Clorox...