Category: Residential Services
How Do You Remove Mold From Exterior Siding?
With the records rains of 2018, there has been an increase in mold on all kinds of surfaces; on vinyl siding and sidewalks, on concrete patios and office building facades, on steps and retaining walls, and much more. We had 131 days of rain totaling over 66 inches in 2018, and exterior surfaces have not … […]
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Is It Important to Clean Your Deck?
Decks can be a beautiful addition to any outdoor space, and they increase the overall value of a home significantly. They do require maintenance, however, and deck cleaning is one of the most important ways for you to maintain your deck in all its glory. Regardless of the season, with a few simple tips, you … […]
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Must Read: Exterior Home Maintenance Tips
Think about this—in your lifetime, probably the single largest investment you will have is purchasing your home. With such an investment comes great responsibility. Aside from making your mortgage payments, you need to make sure that you are keeping your home in tip top form. All homes, large and small require time, labor, and money … […]
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A Brief History Of Window Cleaning
As long as there have been windows, there has been a need for window cleaning. The history of window cleaning goes hand in hand with the history of glass. While nobody knows for certain when or where glass was first made, it likely dates back as far as the 2nd millennium BC in ancient Egypt … […]
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Artillery Fungus: You Probably Have It
The DC metro area has a highly humid climate. While humidity might make you hot and uncomfortable, there are bigger problems it may provoke. Have you seen stubborn black or dark brown spots popping up all over the side of your house, deck, or car? Have you tried to scrub them off with no success? … […]
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Vinyl Siding: Friend or Foe
Homeowners have a ton of choices when it comes to covering the exterior of their homes. Since 1995, though, more homeowners choose to side their homes with vinyl than any other material. It was first introduced back in the 1960s, and since then it’s drastically improved and expanded. Vinyl siding is now available in over … […]
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It’s The Right Time For Residential Sidewalk Cleaning
Are you ready to host a party at your DC metro area home this summer? While you prepare to entertain guests at your place, make sure to give the exterior just as much TLC as the interior! Your home’s exterior surfaces need love too, which is why you should schedule residential sidewalk cleaning for your driveway, … […]
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Deck Care and Cleaning: Mold, Algae, and Pollen are the Enemies
Summer is the season of outdoor entertainment. Before you go throwing a major party, however, it is essential that your prime entertainment stage is safe and easy on the eyes. A dirty, dingy deck can pose a threat to safety, and deter your guests from the celebration. If you allow long periods of time to … […]
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Pressure Washing To Maintain Your Rental Properties
Maintaining rental properties can be perhaps the most stressful part of property investment. Often, property managers focus all their efforts on the inside of rentals, thus ignoring the outer appearance. As a property manager in the DC metro area, you want your rental property to look radiant from the outside in, especially while it’s vacant. … […]
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Residential Siding Cleaning to Remove Artillery Fungus
When was the last time you gave your residential siding a hard look? As the weather warms up, it becomes increasingly critical to assess the siding on your home for potential damage and disturbances. As you examine your siding, check for the presence of any tiny, circular, tarry black dots. If these dots are stuck … […]
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