Invention Nation: Cheap Homes

Watch this video from the University of Florida showing that nearly all of the bacteria found in a dish sponge can be killed after two minutes in the microwave. The sponge must be wet for this to work; be careful when removing it from the microwave.

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It's important to give your medicine cabinet an annual makeover to make sure your medicines are stored properly and have not expired. Watch this video to see how to perform a medicine cabinet makeover with Janet P. Engle.

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Folding device that helps you fold and store fitted sheets and complete sheet sets.

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Watch this video about the science of shoes on HowStuffWorks. Every year in the U.S. more than 200 million pairs of heels an inch or higher are sold, with another estimated 600 million pairs in closets, and these numbers are sure to grow because a... More »

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Did you know that the typical household carpet has 100,000 dust mites per square yard? Watch this video to see how a new type of "Halo" vacuum cleaner helps to keep carpets clean and dust mite-free. Carpets cover 70% of floor space in U.S. homes.

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Take a look at these super-efficient homes, which cost nothing to heat or cool. Learn more about green building in this video.

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