So, you’re a little late getting going on your “spring cleaning”! Whether you like it or not, house cleaning is a necessary evil that most people have to endure. Just one of those tasks is window cleaning. Window washing is one of the most disliked household tasks. Springtime is usually the time when most people think about this loathsome task. 
Unlike cleaning the interior of your house though, your windows need to be cleaned both inside and out which can often prove difficult. Thankfully, this is a chore that doesn’t need to be done very often. Every spring is good enough for most of us!
Window washing doesn’t have to be difficult or drudgery. With a few professional cleaning tips, you’ll find that cleaning your windows is easier than you thought and a great time to get together with and get a little help from a friend.
Although there are many commercial cleaning products available on the market today many people are choosing a homemade window cleaner. This is because it is less expensive, nontoxic and made from ingredients they already have in their own kitchen cupboards. In a clean, empty spray bottle, add 1/3 cup of vinegar for every 4 cups of water. Use it just like you would any commercial spray window cleaner.
Some people have tried this homemade window cleaner made of vinegar and water, but were disappointed because they found it streaked the glass. But this has more to do with how it is done and it truly works as well as most commercial products.
Like furniture, windows require their own cleaning methodology to keep them looking new and tidy. Here are some simple ideas to give your windows a marvelous shine.
1: Before anything else remove blinds on the inside and screens.
2: Then, make sure to use your vacuum cleaner to clean around the edges and to remove any loose dust, dirt or even cobwebs in the corners. The more loose dirt you can remove now means there’s less chance to get unwanted residues smudged or smeared on the glass when you are washing it. Don’t forget to vacuum around the sills also.
3: Wash the window with whatever cleaning agent you choose but don’t use soap – you’ll just have to rinse it off. Go ahead and use lots of water, window cleaner, vinegar & water – it’s going to be a breeze (literally!) to dry.
4: If the glass is greasy or smoky, applying some vinegar to the water removes the grease without leaving streaks or stains.
5: This should be common sense but only use clean water in cleaning your windows and in cases where you use a damp cloth, use only clean cloths. So change water frequently and cloths as well if possible.
6: Ensure that you dry your windows in one direction using a lint free cloth- leftwards or rightwards. Mixing the direction will leave unpleasant streaks on the glass and make it look untidy.
7: When cleaning window sills, rub the whole surface with a damp cloth (a different cloth then you use on the glass) sprayed with alcohol so that all the spots will clear off for a beautiful shine.
8: When the windows are beyond your reach from the ground, use a step ladder if the height is medium or use a regular or extension ladder if quite high. Always ensure that the safety clip is on and if possible, get some one to hold the base of the ladder for safety reasons. Always work safe!
9: Hand sprayers are more convenient to use than buckets of water and the water will always be clean. When the windows are at considerable heights, using sprayers instead of buckets of water also saves it from spilling and you having to do everything again. Not only that, but the sheer weight of the bucket will get you tired quickly.
Clean, bright sparkling windows are the desire of everyone. They add a new look to every house and it is a joy to be able to look through glistening clean windows. Having clean windows not only helps prolong the life of the glass; it gives you a breathtaking view of the outdoors, and promoting a positive mood!
- You need to choose a style that you like. Often Gazebos are made in a hexagonal shape but this doesn’t have to be true. Here we are only going to look at a basic style as we are talking about building it in a weekend. There are many great styles though and if you have the talent and the time you certainly can choose the one you want to grace your yard.
- The first thing you need to do is make a foundation for it to sit on. This could be a concrete slab or posts set in concrete at each corner of the structure. They should be 36 to 48 inches in the ground for stability and to get below frost. Before you dig though contact your local utilities to find whether there are any underground cables you should try to avoid.
- Next we need to build the floor which if you are building it hexagonal then there are allot of cuts and angles to make. The floor could be straight planks across the whole floor though. The pattern of the floor will determine the layout of the joist which depending on the size of the gazebo will need to be 2×6 or 2×8 set on 16” centers and the with 2” or 5/4” material for the floor boards. 
- The rafters are usually the hardest for the home handy man to get right and they are next. Sit down and have a good look at the plans. Use some scrap material and make a couple of cuts and then check them out. Take your time, you can do it. The alternative is to get someone who has done it before to help you with this step.