Abstract: An adjustable curtain spreader and method of operating same including a telescoping member with a curtain retaining member at each end, each curtain retaining member having the shape of a well so that a curtain can be gathered and contained therein with at least one of the wells having a member thereon which affixes directly to the curtain to maintain the curtain spreader in an aloft position.

Abstract: A tool for pivoting a sliding sash from a window frame which has opposed, parallel, compressible jamb liners for holding the sash in sliding engagement with the tool comprising an elongated, rigid jamb liner compression tool which has a first end for engaging one compressible jamb liner, and a second end for engaging the opposed compressible jamb liner of a sliding window, with the jamb liner compression tool having a length sufficient long to compress opposed portions of the jamb liner into the recess when the jamb liner compression tool is located at substantially right angles to the jamb liner to thereby enable the user to pivot the top portion of the sash free of the opposed compressed portions of the jamb liner to enable the user to clean the outside pane of the sash from inside.