Tip/Trick - Power waswers

Power washers are a great tool for home maintenance. The water stream of 800 lbs. or more pressure cleans just about everything! Use the washer on house siding, eaves, soffits, porch ceilings, driveways, sidewalks, decks and retaining walls. Try a rental first if you’re not sure whether you would like to own one!
Use yours today to power wash the entire exterior of a house using a mixture of Outdoor Bleach (biodegradeable) and Jomax.
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Question
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Can you clean the gutters with a power washer?

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You can get a kit that attaches to a power washer (or just a garden hose) that will clean gutters. I've seen them but don't have one. Also, I think someone on this site had posted pics of a home-made one.


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Powerwasher is an awesome tool! I won't buy one under 3000 lb/2.0 gpm output. Prefer 3600PSI/4gpm.
I use a hose attachment to clean out my gutters. Bought it at Lowes for less than $20. Extends to about 15 feet, has a swivel gooseneck at the top. Plan to get wet when using it, but it works great, no ladder required.

611 Lawn Revised Status

611 Unit 1 Items Remaining

Outside
Have rotted wood replaced - Probably will not do because we have painted.
Pressure wash siding - Probably will not do due to Winter
Replace mailbox (need to buy one)
Replace the screen door
Replace Numbers (They should be in the house)

Screened In Porch
Paint Floor (Glossy Brown)
Paint Outside of LR door - Brown
Paint Walls (Cream)
Repair the window with the duct tape
Figure out why the outlet does not work
Stain Wooden Door
Put door knob on wooden door
Put kick plate on wooden door
(For fun get a Knocker? - Is there a door bell, if so check it)

Living Room
Replace the ceiling fan
Paint wall Gold or Tan
Paint Ceiling White
Paint Trim Glossy White
Carpet
Replace Outlets & covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks

Dining Room
Paint wall Gold/Tan
Paint ceiling white
Paint Trim Glossy White
Carpet
Replace Outlets & covers
Fix window Screens

Kitchen
Cabinets
Hook Up Sink Plumbing
Counter
Sink
Get used stove
Tile behind counters
Replace Outlets & covers
Put up smoke detector
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks

Bath
Replace walls with green board
Remove plywood where medicine cabinet was
Have ceiling vent put in
Tile
Paint
Replace Outlets & covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks

Hall
Paint wall Gold/Tan
Any white trim Paint glossy white - leave wood trim
Clean wood Trim
Carpet


Hall to basement
Paint
Put remaining matching piece of linoleum at landing
Put Finish Strips on the stairs & landing
Paint Steps going down
Finish painting door white

Bed #1
Carpet
Replace the Outlet covers and switch plate covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks

Bed #1 Closet
Paint
Remove Carpet
Carpet

Bed #2
Repair walls
Paint
Paint Trim Glossy White
Carpet
Replace the Outlet covers and switch plate covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks

Bed #2 Closet
Paint
Paint Trim Glossy White
Carpet

Stairs Up
Clean with Mr. Clean

Drawered Hall Closet
Dust & clean with Mr Clean

Hall Closet
Carpet & Clean with Mr Clean

Basement
Replace Heating Duct
Paint floor
Touch Up wall paint by floor

Garage
Decide if we do anything about no electric out there.

Latex/Oil Paint Controversy!

Latex/Oil Paint Controversy!
Advantages & Disadvantages of each:


LATEX ADVANTAGES

Better fade resistance

More chalk-resistant

Breathes; less blistering

Retains flexibility longer

Tolerant on surfaces such as masonry

Will not yellow

Resists mildew better

Clean-up w/water

Good on galvanized metal


LATEX DISADVANTAGES

Shrinks more when drying, creating more surface stress

More temperature sensitive

Less adhesion to chalk/dirty surfaces

Can stain with water-soluble contaminants

Softer, normally not used in high traffic areas


OIL ADVANTAGES

Less shrinkage

Low temps have less affect

More durable in high traffic areas

Seals stains better

Holds rust better on steel

Better adhesion on chalk/dirty surfaces


OIL DISADVANTAGES

Turns brittle w/age

Slower dry than latex

Colors fade faster

Chalks faster than latex

Tight film blisters faster (won’t breathe)

Yellows w/age

Peels on galvanized metal