Atmospheric Rivers and Your Home Exterior: Storm Prep
Atmospheric rivers dump extraordinary rain on the Lower Mainland in a short time. Here is how to prepare your home's exterior so it copes, and what fails when it is not ready.
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Straight answers about exterior cleaning — costs, methods and maintenance schedules, written for Lower Mainland homes and Lower Mainland weather.
How Long Does a House Wash Last Before the Algae Comes Back?
A soft-wash house cleaning lasts far longer than a pressure-only blast, but how long exactly? Here is what determines it in coastal BC and how to stretch the time between washes.
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Removing Green Algae From a Shaded, Tree-Covered Home
Homes under heavy tree cover green up fastest and hardest in coastal BC. Here is how to clean a shaded, tree-covered home and slow the algae from returning so quickly.
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The Exterior Cleaning Calendar: What to Do Each Month
Exterior cleaning is easier as a rhythm than a scramble. Here is a month-by-month calendar of what to keep on top of outside a Lower Mainland home through the year.
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Clogged Gutters and Basement Flooding: The Hidden Connection
A wet basement often starts at the roofline. Here is how clogged gutters and poor downspout drainage lead to basement moisture and flooding in the Lower Mainland, and how to prevent it.
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Is Soft Washing Safe for Plants, Pets and Kids? What's Actually in the Solution
Worried about what a house or roof wash does to your garden, dog or kids' play area? Here is what is in a professional soft-wash solution and the steps that keep your yard safe.
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Do Permanent Lights Work in Snow and Heavy Rain?
Permanent lights live outdoors through everything a Lower Mainland winter throws at them. Here is how they hold up to heavy rain, the occasional snow, and our wet climate.
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Soft Washing vs Bleach: What's Really in a House-Wash Solution
People hear that house washing uses bleach and worry about their plants and siding. Here is an honest look at what is actually in a soft-wash solution and how it is used safely.
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Roof Cleaning in Winter: Is It Worth Doing in the Rainy Season?
Winter might seem like the wrong time to clean a roof, but in coastal BC it can be ideal. Here is why off-season roof cleaning works and when it is actually the smart choice.
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Fascia and Soffit Damage From Neglected Gutters (and How to Catch It Early)
Overflowing gutters rot fascia and soffits from the outside in, and the repair dwarfs the cost of cleaning. Here is how the damage happens and the early signs to watch for.
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What's Actually in Our Cleaning Solutions (and Why It's Biodegradable)
Homeowners are right to ask what gets sprayed on their home. Here is a plain explanation of what exterior cleaning solutions contain, why they are biodegradable, and how they are used safely.
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Removing Spider Webs and Wasp Nests During a House Wash
Spider webs and wasp nests under the eaves are part of what a proper house wash clears. Here is how they are handled safely during exterior cleaning in the Lower Mainland.
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