You take pride in your home's appearance and then one day you notice ugly black streaks or splotches on your roof. Alarmed, you think, what's that on my roof and where did it come from? Here's a quick rundown of what
"April showers may bring May flowers, but as every homeowner knows, that water also brings far less welcome gifts, such as mold, moss and mildew." The above excerpt is from "Forgetaboutit," an article featured in the March 2010 issue of The
Natural growths like moss and algae are fine out in the forest, but it's not so nice when moss, algae, lichen, mold, or mildew invade your porch, deck, roof, or driveway. These growths are not only eyesores, either--algae and mold
Spring finally seems to be on the way after a long, cold winter, and many of us here in the Midwest finally got a peek at our grass again after some spring thunderstorms. But while you're happy to see some green
Ugly moss on your roof is much more than just an embarrassing eyesore. Moss can damage your roof's shingles and even cause them to lift away from your roof's surface. This can leave your home vulnerable to water damage. A damaged
Concrete is a durable, attractive, and long-lasting option for constructing everything from driveways, to patios, to pool surrounds. But when disgusting mold, mildew, green or black algae, lichen, or moss invade the areas around your home, your concrete surfaces can
Vinyl siding protects and beautifies your home, but it can fall victim to ugly growths such as moss, algae, lichen, mold and mildew. Cleaning your siding can be a real pain when it means struggling with a pressure washer, or
Are you looking to freshen up your home's look before hot weather gets here and still have money left over for summer fun? Here are three inexpensive home improvement tips to achieve a fresh look for three different areas of