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, ...

Here's how to tackle this quandary when you don't know where those shoes have been—but you don't want to be rude. Shoes can track in bacteria, allergens, and even lead, and those contaminants can ...

Do people in your household bring their shoes indoors? If you've ever dealt with muddy footprints or persistent carpet stains, you've likely wished for an easy solution: the no-shoe house rule. Do you ...

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 ...

Some start-ups, blurring the lines between home and office, are embracing a “no shoes” policy. By Lora Kelley People entering a house party might expect to see a rack overflowing with shoes by the ...

Do you ask guests to take their shoes off before they enter your home? It’s a topic that some people have very strong views about. On one side are those who believe taking shoes off is necessary to ...