Interior spring cleaning might be over, but how clean is the exterior of your house? Give it a bath with a garden hose and mild detergent. If you have vinyl siding, be careful with pressure washers; they can sometimes force water under the siding, which can create mold or mildew. You can hire a professional … Read more
Month: June 2010
This illustration shows how common air leaks are caused in a home and where they occur. You can help stop air leaks around windows and doors with silicone caulking. Check the exterior for cracked or missing caulking. Remove the old caulking as best you can and then come back with a new bead. If you … Read more