If you have a house filled with windows, getting them clean is a whole-day cleaning activity. And once you're finished putting the shine on all that glass, the dirty screens are even more visible.

Part of the adoption process for my cat, Frank, was a virtual tour of my apartment using FaceTime. When we got to the living room, the shelter employee asked me to show how the windows in my apartment ...

A dish soap solution makes a powerful DIY window cleaner that cuts through grime without leaving streaks. Avoid cleaning windows in direct sunlight and be sure to use clean tools to avoid streaks.