Q. I have an old Vermont farmhouse, and the trim around the south windows may be too old to hold paint. After 10 or more years since I last painted the wall, the paint on the trim comes off in sheets, ...

Put water under pressure and it can clean just about anything. That’s what makes pressure washers so effective: They combine the dirt-lifting power of a good scrub with the flow of a garden hose. The ...

Now is the time to give the exterior of your home a good cleaning. While a power washer often is the tool of choice for driveways, decks and siding, you have heard me caution about using a power ...

While it’s possible to pressure wash wood siding correctly, you can also force water up and under the exterior surface if your water pressure is set too high. If water gets under the siding it can ...

Cleaning up outside surfaces is a great way to freshen up your home. Power washing, also called pressure washing, can seem like a simple way to accomplish that task. However, pricey damage can be ...

Power washing isn't just for big projects; it can be used for things like patio furniture and cars. Gas pressure washers tend to be more powerful, noisier, heavier and more expensive Many people ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

A pressure washer (also called a power washer) is the perfect tool to work cleaning magic on concrete, decking, walkways, patios, steps, and more. The best pressure washers can erase months or even ...

Q: We have (whoops, had) beautiful high-end, outdoor teak furniture. Several years ago it had just reached that lovely patina-stage of aging and was very smooth to touch. While we were away on ...