When it comes to the great shoes on/shoes off debate, "Ask Amy" advice columnist Amy Dickinson knows where she stands: Shoes on. Dickinson, who grew up on a dairy farm, lives in the Finger Lakes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Any germs or pollutants that drop off shoes in a home aren’t usually a health hazard, unless people have existing health problems, ...

At-home holiday parties are on many people's calendars right now, and germ-conscious hosts are faced with a dilemma: Should I require my guests to take off their shoes at the door, especially if the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shoes can track in bacteria, allergens, and even lead, and those contaminants can linger on floors long enough to raise health ...

If you want to sell your home, the “rules” are up to you. But some rules—like a no-shoes-in-the-house policy—could help your place stand out, especially in a highly competitive market where details ...