Roof algae is common on shingles that aren't algae-resistant. It appears like black streaks in the shape of an upside down cone. To kill roof algae, use Oxygen Bleach. Then install strips of copper at certain locations.
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Does your garage heat up like an oven? Once the heat builds up in the objects in the garage, they can radiate heat for hours after the direct sun is gone. Insulation and ventilation fans will help reduce the temperature inside your hot garage.
A washing machine may spring a leak at the water shut off valve. Simple remedies work, but replacing with a ball valve is worth the time.
A pot filler faucet is a wonderful addition to your kitchen cooktop. My wife loves her new pot filler, since it saves half the work of carrying water around the kitchen. Pot filler faucets come in many different sizes and finishes, but there are very important steps to take when installing a pot filler faucet. The trouble is, there is no standard height to install a pot filler.
House siding, including vinyl siding, is not maintenance free. Mildew and algae can grow on vinyl siding, as well as wood siding. Try using oxygen bleach to clean your house siding instead of using a pressure washer.
Tankless water heaters may not be as energy saving as you think. A tankless water heater has a large gas appetite. These heaters are sometimes called on demand water heaters. What's more, some people who buy a tankless water heater end up using more hot water and fuel since the heater never runs out of hot water. This tends to erase all of the projected energy savings.
Installing drainage systems with downspout drain lines is simple enough to do. First check with your local government. Stormwater rules and regulations may prohibit some of your ideas. Can you discharge rainwater onto your property? Drainage systems that use a smooth 4 inch diameter plastic SDR-35 pipe will have few problems. Read my tips for better drainage.
Wood stains or stains on wood finishes are unsightly. A stain can be caused by mildew, natural extractive wood preservatives, and even cement and mortar. Follow these recipes for mildew remover and extractive wood stains...but avoid splattering redwood with the lime from cement or mortar! These wood stains are impossible to eliminate.
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