We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Ellen Airhart Ellen Airhart wrote about emergency preparedness and sanitation.

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.

Weather stripping and seals keep cold drafts from entering our homes as long as we keep them clean. Here's how to clean ...