If you're tempted to clean windows (and really, who isn't?), save the task for a cloudy day. Why? A sunny day may cause your window to streak. This is because your cleaning spray will often dry on the window before it can be wiped off. Remember to clean the windows on both sides, using horizontal strokes on the outside and vertical on the inside. This way, if any streaks do remain, you'll know Read more

There's a new trojan virus on the block, and instead of infecting your computer with malware or copying your data, it's actually stealing your money. Over 3,000 people in the UK have already been emptied of nearly $1 million dollars to date from the Zeus3 trojan, and while this sounds like the perfect time to panic, the only "silver lining" for the rest of us is that the trojan has affected Read more

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member CaraWilkerson from the Su Casa group: When I stumbled across this fine trio of old windows at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore last week, they had to be mine. $10 later I was cruising home with my new best friends in tow . . . Clearly hanging these guys would require more than a nail or two so the proper hardware was a must. Opting for hooks and Read more

With all the talk about Android and iOS 4, you may forget that there is another kind of phone on the horizon: the Windows Phone 7. I got a chance to check it out for myself last week and immediately knew I was dealing with something fresh. Unlike other app-based phones on the market today, the Windows Phone 7 comes with customizable tiles on the front page, bringing things like your favorite Read more

Several internal Microsoft documents recently found their way online, leaking details of the company's future plans, and if they're legit, the "future" is fast approaching. A few highlights: There may be a Windows Store. Similar to Apple's iTunes, Microsoft will open a store to developers. The store would handle upgrades, and both web and Windows apps, all of which would be regulated by Read more

Here's a query from CasaSugar Community member Seefree from the Assisted Living group: "My son's room has a huge window on one wall, with a half-moon window above it. Do I hang the drapes above the top of the curve, or in the small space between windows? The blinds will stay, and the drapes will only close at night. It's a lovely window, so I want to frame it in a way to give it maximum Read more

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When was the last time you gave your windows a good scrub? Unless you've got a full service housekeeping staff, chances are you don't give your windows the love they deserve. Some experts recommend an extensive cleaning once a month. While that sounds idyllic, it also sounds a little aggressive. But perhaps I'd feel like I was walking on sunshine if I could actually see it a bit better through a Read more