After a winter’s worth of weather abuse you may notice your white siding has taken on a yellowish hue, your home’s rich Pacific blue looks a little dull, your Spruce needs a little sprucing – the once vibrant siding on your house has begun to look dingy. Don’t worry this is perfe...
Cover sources of electricity.Whether you’re learning how to clean vinyl siding or any other house siding, this is extremely important. First, find your breaker or fuse box and turn off the power to any and all of the outside light fixtures and outlets. Next, for a little added security,...
Step 2: Clean the blades and motor housing. Photo: Tom Fenenga for Bob Vila Standing on a step stool or ladder, carefully wipe each fan blade with a ceiling fan duster or clean, dry microfiber cloth. If it is safe to do so, you can run a vacuum with an extended hose anddust atta...
How often should I clean my roof to prevent stains from recurring? It depends on the type of stain and your individual roof. But if you can’t rectify the stain’s source, expect to clean it every 3 – 5 years. Can cleaning roof stains improve the longevity of my roof? “Metal roof...
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Check to see where it is that the water will run off. Your home’s siding may look sparkly clean, but you might be pouring gallons and gallons of water against your foundation. How to Use a Pressure Washer To get started, thread the garden hose to the washer, insert the widest-angle ...
It’s important toclean out your gutters on a regular basis. Here are some tips: For lightly clogged gutters, you can use your garden hose and an attachment to flush out debris without having to climb a ladder. Repair leaking gutter seams by removing all debris and applying flashing caulk ...
With windows in place, the next thing to build was the base. For this, I chose to make an empty box out of barn board siding with a plywood tabletop. Remember, as we eliminated the walkway, the box was to take a whole footprint of the lean-to. ...
Drain snake:In sinks and shower drains, soap scum and hair clogs can be removed with adrain snake. Put on gloves and work the snake into the drain as far as you can, shifting and rotating as you go. Pull up the snake (and any collected material), clean it off, and repeat until th...
How to get rid of mold outdoors Whether you're dealing with a humid climate or areas of your exterior that tend to collect moisture, you may notice mold growing outside the house. This may look like mold stains on concrete floors, sidewalks, siding or wood decking. The best way to treat...