A driveway takes more abuse than any other surface at your house. Cars leak, fertilizer gets tracked across it, sprinklers spray it every morning, and a Maryland winter throws salt and freeze-thaw at it on top of all that. By the time people call me, the stain that’s bothering them has usually been there a
Oil and Rust Stains on Your Driveway: What Comes Out and What Doesn’t Read More »
Nobody likes opening a letter from their homeowners association. When it says something like “mold, mildew or algae observed on the exterior of the home,” it can feel like you’re being singled out. Usually you’re not. Those green and black patches show up on houses all over Maryland, especially on the shady side, and HOAs
Got an HOA Letter About Mildew on Your Siding? Here’s What I Tell Homeowners Read More »
Letting a company you’ve never met work on your house is a leap of faith. You’re trusting them with your siding, your roof, your landscaping, and usually your schedule too. I don’t take that lightly, so I want to walk you through exactly how a job with us goes, from your first phone call to
What to Expect When We Wash Your Home, From the First Call to the Final Walk-Around Read More »
The first thing a lot of homeowners ask me isn’t about the siding at all. It’s “What about my hydrangeas?” or “Is this going to hurt my dog?” or “Will any of this end up in my pool?” Those are good questions, and you should ask them of anyone you hire. Your yard and your
Is Soft Washing Safe for Plants, Pets and Pools? How We Protect Your Yard Read More »
When people call for a quote, they almost always ask for “power washing.” That’s fine. I know what they mean. But when I get out to the house, a big part of my job is deciding which parts of your property should get high pressure and which parts should never see it. Getting that wrong
Soft Washing vs. Pressure Washing: How I Decide What Your House Needs Read More »
I get some version of this call all the time: “My roof has these black stripes running down it. Do I need a new roof?” Usually the answer is no. What you’re looking at is almost always algae, and it can be cleaned off safely if it’s done the right way. I’m Frank, and I
Black Streaks on Your Roof? What They Are and How We Clean Them Safely Read More »
