Feelings on Gutter Guards From someone who cleans roofs and on occasion cleans the interior side of gutters I don’t know how I feel about gutter guards. They sound like the perfect solution….no more climbing ladders or hiring someone to scoop out leaves, sticks, and pine cones, right? Well, here’s the catch if you don’t keep those guards clear, all …
Spray Tip #6: Keep Shrubs 2′ to 3′ away from home
Keep your shrubs cut back at least 24″ to 36″ away from your exterior walls. For optimal home exterior health and to prevent damage to your home, it’s recommended to keep shrubs at least 2 -3 feet away from your exterior walls. Always plant shrubs based on their full grown size, not just how they look when initially planted. Exterior …
Spray Tip #5: Rubber Mats Leave Stains
Try not to use Rubber Door Mats Rubber door mats often leave unsightly stains on concrete and painted concrete. Heat, moisture, combined with prolonged contact cause the rubber to leach into the surface. If you must use a rubber door mat try to use the smaller sized mats that way in the future you can easily replace it with a …
Spray Tip #4: Leachate in-between pavers
Leachate forming in your paver joints If the home you are buying has pavers that resemble in any form what you see in the picture below I would run. Thinking you are just going to replace those unsightly pavers in the future will not solve this problem and the leachate will just grow up in-between your new paver joints. The …
Spray Tip #3: Palm Seeds Leave Oil Stains
Never plant palm trees close to your hardscapes Palm seeds leave oil based stains! Oil stains rarely come out with pressure washing and degreasers as it is. If you have started to notice a few of these seed stains on your concrete we highly recommend moving it or else. MORE TO EXPLORE
Spray Tip #2: Quick Window Cleaning
Ultra Fast Interior Window Cleaning Method This is a huge time safer tip I figured out on my own cleaning exterior glass windows for our customers. Want to know how to clean all your interior window panes in 15 to 20 minutes? Don’t waste hours of time spraying glass cleaner and using up an entire roll of paper towels when …
Spray Tip #1: Don’t spend big $$$ on outdoor fixtures
Skip splurging on outdoor decor like fancy lights, ceiling fans, or door hardware. Skip splurging on outdoor decor like fancy lights, ceiling fans, or door hardware. Note: The painters tape is to prevent water and/or cleaning chemicals from entering the key hole. In my early years of washing homes I received some complaints that customers key locks were not properly …
Paver Sealing & Efflorescence
What Every Homeowner Should Know About Covered Patios After sealing hundreds of paver patios throughout St. Johns County, I’ve found that the majority of post-sealing questions involve efflorescence on covered patios. This is one of the most misunderstood aspects of paver sealing, so I wanted to explain why it occurs, what homeowners can expect, and what can be done to …
Shrimp Sauce
Shrimp Sauce (Just like the Hibachi restaurant) Mix with immersion blender or whisk attachment and put in fridge for 1 hour so the flavors can blend in the fridge. Tip: Once you pull it out of the refrigerator it might be thick. Just add 1 teaspoon of bottled water at a time and mix well with a spoon until it …
Thai Fried Rice
Thai Fried Rice (Make White Rice Pro first) Ingredients Makes enough for family of 5. Might have 1 bowl for left overs if you are lucky. Steps Secret: If you’re planning on using chicken breast find another recipe. Chicken breast is dry, flavorless and lack the necessary oils and fats that make fried rice authentic. Only use chicken thighs preferably …