Spring cleaning doesn't have to mean days of back-breaking labor if you have the right tools to help you with the yearly chores.

At first glance, "self-cleaning window" seems an oxymoron. But to the delight of many homeowners, theres nothing at all odd about window glass that sheds rain - along with dirt and grime - like water ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...