Tag Archives: Windows

More Window Cleaning Tips

Cleaning windows is a part of life and doing it effectively will bring a shine to your whole house, inside and out. Pick the right day to do it (not too hot, not too cold, no blizzard or rainstorm) and go to it armed with the following tips. Read on, if you dare. Frost-Free Windows Add 2 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol to a homemade cleaner made from ¼ cup ammonia and ¼ cup vinegar mixed into a bucket half-filled with warm water. Apply to surface and this will prevent frost from forming on the inside of your windows. A solution … Continue reading →

Washing Windows: A Carefree Diversion

Probably the last items we wash in our homes is our windows. I really speak just for myself, but my experience has been that cleaning windows is not even Martha Stewart’s favorite pastime. I once knew someone who told me she had 72 windows throughout her home, and when I asked how she kept them clean, I got a look I will never forget: It said without words, “I don’t.” Here are some tips; no matter how many windows you may have in your home and how little you feel like washing them. How To Wash Windows One general rule … Continue reading →

More Tips For Winterizing Your Home—Windows and Doors

In a previous blog I provided some tips on how to ensure your home is ready for Old Man Winter. In our home we are prepping for an Artic blast, which is currently making its way down from Canada. I am never ready for bone chilling temperatures, but that doesn’t mean my house isn’t. Believe me, if you’ve got air leaks around your windows, the first cold day of winter will reveal them to you. Did you know one of the oldest methods for detecting an air leak is to use a lit candle? Simply move it around the window’s … Continue reading →

Windows: Panes in The Butt

Have you ever wondered why windows are always so difficult to clean? Can you see through yours to the town or street below? If you can, you are lucky and too clean for words: if you can’t, read on for some tips, information and advice that no one requested in the first place. I once knew a lady who informed me over an endive salad that she had exactly seventy-two windows in her home. Had I been on my toes, I might have asked whatever possessed her to count them in the first place, but alas, I was seated and … Continue reading →

Some Quick Cleaning Tips

For most of us, cleaning is a chore we could all live without. Like most unpleasant things in life, however, it must be done. Here are some ideas to move you along and make the experience if not better at least bit quicker. 1. Use a lint roller to dust lampshades. It’s easier than the vacuum. Slip on an old sock and dust as you go. (In my house, socks are hard to find as I have a cat that steals them and hides them!) 2. For windows and mirrors, try vinegar instead of a store bought cleaner. It’s cheap … Continue reading →

Last Minute Cleaning Tips

Do you have big plans for the Memorial Day Weekend? Are you throwing a party or hosting over-night guests? If you are, then we are in the same boat. I have just a few more days to whip my home into shape. (Or least make it some-what presentable, after all, our guests are not strangers so they know my limitations.) Whether your guests are friends, family, or co-workers, you want your home to be warm, inviting… and clean. Here are some basic cleaning tips to help you tackle the task before your guests arrive: Make your own cleaning solutions. I … Continue reading →

Creating screenshots without any special software

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Screenshots are digital pictures that you take of your computer screen. You don’t need a digital camera or any special equipment to do so. You can use special software, but it’s not required. Earlier, I introduced screenshots and some of their uses. Now, I want to give a quick guide to capturing screenshots and then later today introduce some of the more popular screenshot capture utilities. Capturing screenshots without any special software Both Microsoft Windows 2000 & XP, as well as Mac OS X can capture screen images. Microsoft Windows The Print Screen key (sometimes Prnt Scrn) will capture the … Continue reading →

Microsoft product support policies FAQ

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Earlier I reported that official technical support will be ending for those who use Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, or Windows ME. According to Microsoft, these aging operating systems may expose users to security risks. Customers are encouraged to upgrade to a newer, more secure operating system. In light of this announcement, I’ve received questions from readers about Microsoft’s product support policies. Since the policies can be rather lengthy to discuss and difficult to understand, I want to only answer a few of the frequently asked questions. You always can check out the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Web site to find … Continue reading →

Microsoft ends tech support for Windows 98 and ME

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Microsoft will end support for Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium (ME) on July 11, 2006. What does that mean for those who use one of these operating systems? It means that Microsoft will no longer provide any updates, official technical help, or fixes for the operating systems. You will, however, be able to receive self-help through the Microsoft Support Web site for at least another year. According to a press release on it’s Web site, Microsoft feels that these aging operating systems pose security risks and urges customers to upgrade to a new, more secure operating … Continue reading →