Hi,
I started out writing HTML in Wordpad, then downloaded Arachnophilia and really enjoyed it, although I wasn't thrilled with the way Arachnophilia handled previewing code in a browser.
I like Frontpage, although it does stick a lot of junk in the code.
I find Frontpage most effective for myself if I do a lot of HTML coding in the source screen, then use the Frontpage previewer to check the results.
Although Arachnophilia has the same capability, you have to refresh the screen after each edit. Frontpage simplifies at least that much.
I can't quite believe I'm defending Microsoft. Oh well, render unto Caesar...
You have good and solid recommendations in this thread. It'll come down to personal preference.
Rich