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Winter is just about here and now is the time to prepare and protect your decking for the long winter months. Fall deck cleaning and preventative measures should always be a top priority for deck owners. The changing seasons can wreak havoc on decks [...]

Year after year, the approaching summer weather almost begs us to explore the outdoors. What better way to do it than with an RV! The possibilities for exploration and new sights are endless but along with the many perks that come with RV [...]

Flooding & mold growth is always a main concern for homeowners. Dampness in the home provides the perfect environment for mold to flourish and if the water isn’t removed immediately, mold could already be growing within your home. Removing standing water and drying [...]

"Mold spores can be found virtually everywhere, indoors and out , always searching for a suitable environment to grow"Mold can be one of many thousands of species of fungi that if given the right conditions can wreak havoc on your home and if [...]

For years, companies such as Clorox® have advertised chlorine bleach as the only choice for cleaning and disinfection, and for a while, it was.As it turns out, it wasn't until a safer oxygen bleach came along did homeowner's start to realize they could [...]

There is nothing quite as all-American as the deck on a home. This is where the kids play, the grill is going, and summer always seems to linger a little longer. The wooden deck attached to a home became a status symbol in [...]

Understandably, most people don’t want to talk about the "M"  word.As unpleasant as the subject is, it is important to know the warning signs of mold in your home. Unrecognized, undetected, or simply ignored, mold can be an enormous health concern for you and [...]

It would be nice to think that your new wooden deck was maintenance free for life, and that you could enjoy its benefits without any effort beyond the occasional sweep of a broom and wiping up after a passing bird. The fact is, [...]

Preventing Mold on Wood Experiment.We love submissions from satisfied customers. We’re even more excited when we are featured in real time experiments! We recently received a submission from a 5th grade student in Florida who tested three products to see which ones would [...]

If you choose composite material for your deck, it is important to remember your decking will be exposed to natural elements that can create a number of issues for any wood based material, most commonly mold and mildew. Mold can occur on any [...]

Composite Decking can be a beautiful alternative to a traditional wood deck. Whether you choose Trex®, Timbertech®, Choice Deck®, Veranda®, or one of the many other composite decking manufacturers there are some practical steps you can take to maintain your decks beauty.Below are [...]

How To Protect Plants When Cleaning Outsidelocal_florist   Spring is here and once again it's time to prepare for deck season.You work hard to keep your deck looking beautiful and there is no reason to sacrifice the beauty of your plants around your [...]

Spring is finally here! Show your deck a little TLC after a long hard winter with these 3 EASY spring cleaning tips.delete_sweep   REMOVE ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM THE DECKThis includes all buildup than can accumulate between the boards. If the deck [...]

You are undoubtedly familiar with oxygenated cleaners, or oxygen bleach. Infomercials tout the benefits and miraculous cleaning powers of oxy-this, and oxy-that. While there can be widely variable results, as well as uses, for these types of cleaning products, they are not all [...]

When you have a bad case of mold, you definitely want to get the right information on how to get rid of it. Not only are most misguided suggestions toxic to you, but some will even make the mold return worse than before! [...]

All exterior decking requires cleaning.Although composite decking can be “less maintenance” than other types of decking, this certainly doesn’t mean “maintenance free”. In fact, there are some mistakes that can actually increase the regular care required to maintain a composite deck. info   Here [...]

Americans are spending more and more time indoors. Our homes should be a place of refuge, but unfortunately, many times the air in our home may not be as clean as we think. The EPA states that indoor air pollutants may be 2-5 [...]

Many choose composite decking for their home because of the long lasting materials, low maintenance, and beautiful designs.When black or green mold spots begin to appear, it can be very disappointing.All the misguided advice floating around can just add to the frustration. How can [...]

For many households, chlorine bleach is generally seen as your “go-to” cleaner for tough jobs. Mold removal does require a heavy-duty cleaner, but recently, many of the hazards of bleach are gaining more media attention causing people to take a closer look at [...]