Pick a cloudy day to wash windows. If it’s sunny, the cleaning solution will dry too fast and it will streak. To make a good window-washing solution, combine one half-cup of sudsy ammonia with one pint of rubbing alcohol, one teaspoon of dishwashing liquid and one gallon of water.

Recycling is one way we can all help protect our environment. It is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and then turning them into new products.

Thinking about pulling up that old, floral-print carpet in the bedroom or replacing the laminate flooring in your living room just for a change? Luxury vinyl tile is one beautiful option that many people are turning toward.