A good time to wash windows

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 10.05.2008 You don't do windows? Well, maybe you should start. With the price of energy skyrocketing and the days getting shorter, the more natural light you can bring indoors the better. ● Need to know (if you're new to this): Some windows are easier to clean than others. If your house is of recent vintage, your windows probably tilt in for better access (one manufacturer is debuting a casement window that tilts). Tilt-in windows are typically energy-efficient, with no storm windows to worry about. In older houses, windows may not work well — tough to open or so poorly maintained that repairs are needed before you can even begin to clean. ● Find a buddy: Window-washing is one household chore that goes faster with a two-person team: one does inside, one does outside, then each points out streaks... [read full story]